For the first time in three seasons, the Seminoles will travel to Alumni Stadium hoping to break a road losing streak that has haunted them since leaving Doak Campbell.
Key points
- FSU is a 5.5‑point favorite but has struggled on the road, entering the game with a three‑game road losing streak.
- Interim head coach Rick Stockstill brings extensive coaching experience and will look to stabilize the program after a mid‑season coaching change.
- Quarterback Ashton Daniels’ unique blend of passing and rushing production makes him a key factor in the Seminoles’ offensive game plan.
Florida State (3‑5, 1‑4 ACC) heads to Chestnut Hill, Mass., on Saturday at noon to face the Boston College Eagles (4‑4, 2‑3 ACC). The game will be televised on the ACC Network, and the Seminoles enter as 5.5‑point favorites with an over/under of 52.5 points, according to FanDuel.
The Seminoles are led by newly appointed interim head coach Rick Stockstill, a former Florida State quarterback and longtime Middle Tennessee head coach. Stockstill was elevated on Sunday after the firing of Mike Norvell, and he inherits a program that has not won a regular‑season road game away from Doak Campbell since the 2023 season.
Coaching shake‑up and its impact
Stockstill’s staff also sees changes: linebackers coach Ernie Sims has been named interim defensive coordinator, while offensive coordinator Tim Harris Jr. will call plays. Defensive analyst Paul Pasqualoni is slated to join the staff next week.
Quarterback Ashton Daniels is the focal point of the offense. He ranks second nationally with 15.5 yards per completion and sixth with 26 total touchdowns. Daniels is the only FBS quarterback with at least 12 passing and 12 rushing touchdowns this season, and he recorded a 70‑yard run and a 70‑yard pass, joining a tiny group of dual‑threat players.
Quarterback Ashton Daniels’ dual‑threat production
Florida State’s receiving corps features three 400‑yard receivers, led by Duce Robinson (24 catches, 438 yards, four TDs). The Seminoles also boast a strong defensive line; Rylan Kennedy ranks 20th in the nation in sacks and leads the team in tackles for loss. The unit has generated an average of 2.88 sacks per game, ranking fifth in the ACC and 15th nationally.
Injury concerns linger. Two defensive linemen are listed as out, and starting running back is questionable. Despite the setbacks, kicker Gabe Paniowski remains perfect on field‑goal attempts (22‑for‑22 career, 7‑for‑7 this season), and the team has not missed a PAT in 190 consecutive attempts since 2022.
Reader questions
When and where is the Florida State vs. Boston College game being played?
The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 12:00 p.m. ET at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
Who is Florida State’s interim head coach for this matchup?
Rick Stockstill, a former Florida State quarterback and longtime Middle Tennessee head coach, was named interim head coach on Sunday.
What are the current betting odds for the game?
Florida State is listed as a 5.5‑point favorite with an over/under of 52.5 points, according to FanDuel.
Source: tomahawknation.com
