Interim head coach Rick Stockstill earned his first victory as Florida State broke an almost three‑year road drought with a 31․ win at Boston College. Amari Thomas starred with two rushing touchdowns, including an 11‑yard go‑ahead score in the fourth quarter, while quarterback Ashton Daniels completed 15 of 26 passes for 178 yards. The game featured a wild trick play: after a fake field goal, holder Carter Jula lateraled to Gabe Panikowski, who scored a 1‑yard TD, and Boston College’s Mason Mc Kenzie later completed a circus‑style underhand pass to Javarius Green for a two‑yard TD. Panikowski’s 22‑yard field goal tied the contest, and his earlier 1‑yard run gave FSU the lead. The Seminoles erased a 17‑7 second‑quarter deficit with two late touchdowns, while Bradyn Welch‑Joiner was carted off with an ankle injury. Florida State improves to 4‑5 overall and 2‑4 in the ACC, snapping a streak that dated back to Nov. 25, 2023.
The victory marks a turning point for the program after a lopsided loss at Duke and the firing of longtime coach Mike Norvell. Stockstill’s win provides immediate momentum as the team looks to build on the road success and address injuries moving forward.
Key stats: final score 31-24, Amari Thomas 2 TDs, Gabe Panikowski 3 points, Mason Mc Kenzie 166 passing yards.
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