TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) —

Bill O’Brien warned that it was just one win. What a great first win in 2024 for Boston College – and for the O’Brien era.

Treshaun Ward totaled 138 yards of offense against his former team, including a 13-yard touchdown pass, as Boston College surprised No. 10 Florida State 28-13 on Monday night.

Ward, a Tampa native who played for Florida State from 2019-2022, had 77 rushing yards and 61 receiving yards as the Eagles (1-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) totaled 263 rushing yards.

It was a resounding debut for O’Brien, who was introduced in mid-February following the departure of Jeff Hafley to become the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator.

“I’m very proud of these guys,” O’Brien said. “They were resilient tonight. To come here and play against a team that really wanted this win is a strong statement for BC. But it’s just one win.”

The Eagles scored offensive touchdowns of 71, 68 and 60 yards. BC defensive back Max Tucker also intercepted a pass from DJ Uiagalelei and his 58-yard return gave the Eagles another touchdown at the FSU goal line.

Florida State had won the series five times in a row, but this time they were inferior in offense and defense.

The Seminoles, who were considered contenders for a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2021.

“I think it’s really crazy how this season started,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. “I failed to prepare the team to go out there and respond tonight.”

Uiagalelei completed 21 of 42 passes for 272 yards and a 29-yard touchdown pass to Kentron Poitier in the third quarter, cutting BC’s lead to 21-13.

But BC countered on the next drive, marching 60 yards in 12 plays, with Kye Robichaux’s 2-yard touchdown run giving the Eagles a 28-13 lead with 1:03 left in the third quarter.

Florida State was only able to score on one of six offensive runs in the second half.

Thomas Castellanos nearly pulled off an upset win over Florida State in 2023, throwing for 305 yards and 95 rushing, along with a touchdown pass and run in a 31-29 loss. Although he wasn’t as successful on Monday, the BC quarterback completed 10 of 16 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns, along with 73 yards rushing and a 4-yard touchdown run.

“Everything we did in the offseason, from winter training to summer training, was leading up to this,” Castellanos said. “This is what we were preparing for. And it all worked out.”

INJURY REPORT

BC played without Logan Taylor, who started 12 games at Virginia in 2023. Taylor had 23 starts in his career.

Florida State played Monday without right tackle Jeremiah Byers and two reserve linebackers, Omar Graham Jr. and Shawn Murphy. Wide receiver Hykeem Williams missed his second straight game. Neither injury was detailed.

Impact on the survey

Florida State will almost certainly fall out of the top 25 after two losses to start the season.

RESULTS

Boston College: The Eagles averaged 5.4 yards per play and converted 9 of 16 third-down opportunities to set up the upset.

Florida State: A strength at the beginning of the season turned out to be a weakness. The Seminoles managed only 21 yards on 16 carries.

Next

Boston College hosts Duquesne on Saturday.

Florida State has a week off and next hosts Memphis on September 14.

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