Boston College Upsets Florida State, Derailing Playoff Hopes

Florida State's playoff aspirations took a major hit as they suffered a shocking 27-10 defeat to unranked Boston College in Dublin, Ireland. The loss dropped the Seminoles to 4-1 on the season and raised serious questions about their legitimacy as a contender.

The Florida State Seminoles' highly anticipated 2023 campaign came crashing down last weekend as they were stunned by Boston College in Dublin. The 27-10 defeat sent shockwaves through the college football landscape and left the Seminoles' playoff hopes in tatters.

Boston College Upsets Florida State, Derailing Playoff Hopes

Despite entering the game as a top-10 team with a 4-0 record, the Seminoles were clearly outplayed by a Boston College team that had lost its first three games of the season. The Eagles took control of the game from the outset, dominating both sides of the ball.

Florida State's offense, which had been averaging over 40 points per game, was held to just 10 points and 300 yards of total offense. Quarterback Jordan Travis struggled to find his rhythm, completing only 15 of 32 passes for 133 yards and an interception. Running back Trey Benson was limited to just 58 rushing yards on 17 carries.

Boston College's defense, on the other hand, played lights out. They sacked Travis four times and intercepted him once. They also held Florida State's running game in check, allowing only 107 yards on 29 carries.

The Seminoles' defense was unable to generate any pressure on Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles' running game, led by Pat Garwo III, also had its way with the Florida State defense, rushing for 208 yards on 37 carries.

The loss is a major setback for Florida State, who entered the season with College Football Playoff aspirations. It remains to be seen if the Seminoles can recover from this devastating defeat and salvage their season.

In addition to the loss, the game also raised questions about the leadership of head coach Mike Norvell. Norvell, who is in his fourth season at Florida State, has yet to produce a winning record. The Seminoles have gone 19-16 under Norvell, including a 5-7 record in 2022.

Norvell will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if he wants to keep his job. The Seminoles have a tough schedule ahead of them, including games against Clemson, North Carolina, and Florida. If they continue to struggle, Norvell could be on the hot seat.

The loss to Boston College is a reminder that nothing is guaranteed in college football. Even the best teams can be upset on any given day. The Seminoles will need to learn from their mistakes and bounce back quickly if they want to achieve their goals this season.