Highlights from the 2024 ACC Football Game: Boston College vs. Florida State

he needs to control the middle of the line of scrimmage for the Florida State Defense ctios drops back the pocket begins to collapse but he manages to slip one out to the edge however there's nowhere for gallon to go that was a well read play with the defense closing in near the line of scrimmage it's got to be KT robish show but instead costos reaches out at the goal line and he's in for a Boston College touchdown what a statement d by Boston College as they take the lead cosos a thousand yard quarterback rusher takes matters into his own hands following behind Dwayne Alex on a four-man Rush cosos connects with trun Ward on a wheel route down the side line the same play where Ward dropped the ball on the opening possession returning to the ground game Patrick Payton doesn't fall for the fake and he takes down cosos behind the line it's now second and goal from the 13 costano targets Ward at the pylon who slips inside for another Boston College touchdown Ward redeems himself scoring against his former team to give BC a two touchdown lead you'll see the confusion between fin Charles ciphers and shyheim brown as BC brings the blitz young sets up Lucas who breaks free inside the 15 and Sprints inside the 10 the playmaker makes a big play and it's first and goal for Boston College after a 24 yd gain with quick Tempo young can't avoid the sack and Donovan is uaku brings him down outside the 10 that sack completely shifted the momentum of this possession forcing Florida State to settle for a field goal now facing third down BC is six for eight on conversions but they fall short of the first down as Daniel Lions reads the play perfectly not buying the fake there's a bit of a Shuffle after the play with some pushing and shoving between players with the pressure mounting Florida State rushes only four as wangal laay tries to escape the pocket and floats one out to Midfield it's a terrific play by wangal to find jakai Douglas on first down he's well protected and Florida State makes BC pay as Malik Benson capitalizes on the defenses laps Florida State secures a first down pushing forward for a straightforward fourth down conversion Ryan Fitzgerald attempts a short- range kick from 24 yards but on two occasions Florida State reaches the six- yd line only to settle for a field goal as they return to play Davis faces limited space and loses a yard a sidearm pass intended for porier who had a one-on-one matchup against Amari Jackson is intercepted by Max Tucker Tucker Returns the interception down the sideline to the 10 yd line giving Boston College a first and goal opportunity the pressure on the quarterback forced A hurried decision leading to the interception Boston College capitalizes on the turnover with ctios running to the goal line and Risha scoring a touchdown extending their lead the Eagles strategy includes using natural pick routes and exploiting mismatches a kickoff from Jaden Macwan bounces out of bounds inside the 5yd line as the game progresses conditioning and hydration are crucial freshman turbo Richard adds 15 yards with a strong run on Third and 11 following a timeout Jaylen Brown secures a first down with a crucial catch with the loss to Georgia Tech Florida State's chances of winning this game drop significantly a trick play unfolds as Wang throws a deep pass to Tron porier who catches it despite tight coverage porier fights through contact to score a touchdown showcasing a remarkable long throw by DJ wangal the opposing team executed a precise pass placing the ball perfectly and now Boston College starts their drive from their own 40 yard line they opt for a Jet Sweep with Mac one but it's actually a counterplay as castalano's fakes well on second down they face a crucial long-distance conversion essential to avoid giving the defensive coordinator an advantage on third down War Bo breaks tackles and advances all the way to the 11 yd line Joshua farmer 6' 5 in 330 lb and robish 6' 3 in 318 lb make their presence felt up the Middle with a flag on the play farmer finds the end zone for a touchdown trillo is effectively Shifting the line of scrimmage which is impressive given his pedigree he is enhancing the team incrementally on a sign significant third down they may again Target porier who is in one-on-one coverage with DC Blitz coming Ang is double clutching and Lewis exploits the matchup effectively Chris you were spot on earlier I observed pregame that L young and others are struggling and it's evident with AO disrupting plays in the offensive backfield if they can maintain their lead this would be one of their most significant Road victories in years I's pocket collapses again leading to another sack as Boston College's opportunity for a breakthrough seems to be slipping away castalanos is sacked as well forcing Boston College to punt once more Malik Benson a standout athlete needs to be utilized more effectively they connect on a seam shot gaining yardage to the 46 yd line the frustration is palpable and it appears as though the team is waving the White Flag castalano's Maneuvers into the secondary presenting a first half performance that might test the team's resolve Castellanos keeps the ball on a counter sliding to secure a first down Bill O'Brien known for his historical achievements has his eyes set on The End Zone advancing to the four yd Line This brings us to the two-minute warning with 35 more yards needed for chisha Bill O'Brien's era at Boston College begins with a win against a ranked opponent a first for BC in an opener since 1976