No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29
Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) escapes the grasp of Florida State defensive back Kevin Knowles II (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark Stockwell]
BOSTON (AP) — DJ Lundy intercepted a pass to set up his own 1-yard touchdown run as No. 3 Florida State scored four unanswered touchdowns to build a 21-point lead and survive a late Boston College charge to win 31-29. Boston College set a school record for penalties, missed an extra point, went for 2 points after another touchdown and failed, and opted not to kick a field goal from the Seminoles 5 when trailing by 15 points early in the fourth quarter. But the Eagles still trailed by only 2 points with the ball in the final three minutes before Kalen DeLoach sacked Thomas Castellanos on third down to stall BC’s last possession. With the unexpectedly close victory over a team that had struggled against non-Power Five opponents, Florida State could fall in The Associated Press Top 25.
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A pass intended for Boston College wide receiver Lewis Bond (11) is caught by Florida State linebacker DJ Lundy (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
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