Leading 21-16 late in the fourth quarter, Boston College had a chance to essentially ice the game and leave Tallahassee with a victory. The only thing standing in their way was one yard.
With just one yard to gain, the Eagles took the field without star running back AJ Dillon. Dillon wasn’t hurt, he just wasn’t on the field. Not only did they take the field without Dillon, they took the field without a play to run. They elected, instead, to try and draw the Florida State defense offside.
Linebacker Dontavious Jackson suspected the Eagles didn’t have a play to run, and could be seen communicating his thoughts with the defensive line to make sure they didn’t jump.