CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- The Boston College football team trailed by 23 early in the third quarter and scored 20-unanswered points againsnt Florida State, but its final drive came up short in a 26-23 loss at Alumni Stadium on Saturday. The Eagles dropped to 6-5 overall and 2-5 in the ACC, while the Seminoles avoided elimination from bowl contention as they moved to 5-6 and 4-4.
BC quarterback connected with on a 36-yard touchdown with 10:21 to play to make it a one-score game. The Eagle defense forced a stopped at midfield on the ensuing possession and began its drive at its own 11-yard line with eight minutes on the clock.