Florida State gets a chance to reset the tone of its season today when it visits Boston College, with the Seminoles trying to shake off a rough stretch and get the Rick Stockstill era moving in the right direction.
FSU comes in at 3-5 overall and 1-4 in the ACC after a 36-24 loss to Clemson in Mike Norvell’s final game. That defeat came with a major blow, too, as star receiver Duce Robinson suffered a season-ending torn ACL. Ashton Daniels also had a tough afternoon, throwing three interceptions to bring his season total to an FBS-leading 11 - a number that lines up uncomfortably well with Boston College’s defense, which leads the ACC with 11 picks of its own.
The Seminoles are also carrying a 14-game losing streak away from home, a skid that stretches back to the ill-fated 2023 Orange Bowl. Still, the back half of the schedule leaves some room for hope, and bowl eligibility remains in play if FSU can finish strong. That push starts today against a Boston College team that is 4-4 and 2-3 in the ACC after a brutal 47-2 loss at Duke.
Boston College managed just 213 total yards in that game. Dual-threat quarterback Mason McKenzie, who ranks seventh in the ACC in rushing, accounted for 111 of them. The freshman had been much more dynamic the week before against Georgia Tech, when he threw for 101 yards, ran for 170, and scored three touchdowns.
Florida State vs. Boston College will air nationally on ACC Network in Week 10 of the 2026 college football season.
Jorge Sedano and Dave Clawson will handle the broadcast from the booth at Alumni Stadium, with Annabelle Hasselbeck reporting from the sideline. Streaming options include the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Nov. 6, list Florida State as a 6½-point favorite. The over/under is 52½, and the moneyline has FSU at -250 and Boston College at +200.
Liam Rooney of the Tallahassee Democrat picked Florida State 28, Boston College 17, writing: "Stockstill has done a good job of relaying a message to his team of honoring the FSU legacy, and a coaching change can often invigorate a team. A loss all but seals the program's fate of missing a bowl game, so there is plenty to play for."
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