Did Boston College Show UM How To Beat FSU?

Miami has absolutely no shot at Florida State this weekend—or so the nation has been led to believe. The Seminoles are thought to be unstoppable, while the Hurricanes enter the showdown a 22-point underdog, painted as the “worst” No. 7 team in the history of college football.

Maybe ABC Sports will cancel the game and the network can run a “Movie of the Week” in its place.

All joking aside, what if Florida State really isn’t as invincible as perceived? What if some answers to beating the Seminoles have already been unveiled this season, courtesy of a lesser opponent who started strong, but couldn’t finish the job?

Boston College jumped out to a 17-3 lead when hosting Florida State in late September, but couldn’t seal the deal, eventually falling 48-34. The Eagles performed well in certain areas, but fell short in others, allowing a deeper Seminoles squad to do what better teams do—find a way to win.

The home team’s overall plan was solid, even where execution lacked. Boston College went ahead early, ran the football effectively, gained momentum, controlled the clock, played physical football and fought until the final whistle.

Running back Andre Williams was a workhorse for the Eagles, carrying the ball 28 times and churning out 149 yards. Williams’ efforts helped Boston College win the time of possession battle 33:16 to 26:44 while the ground attack opened things up for quarterback Chase Rettig, who threw for 197 yards and four touchdowns.

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