Jeff Hafley was touted to be a wunderkind at the beginning of his Boston College coaching tenure. To illuminate, Hafley went 6-5 in his first College Football odds season. Following that was a 6-6 campaign. Those records were not any better than his predecessor, Steve Addazio. However, Hafley was a fresh young face that seemed to project a bright future. Last season, the Eagles slumped to 3-9. And then the Eagles flopped in their 2023 season opener with a home loss to Northern Illinois. Hafley’s life won’t get any easier on Saturday against the Florida State Seminoles.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Boston College Eagles Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 16, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Florida State | -25½ ( -110 ) | 48 ( -110 ) | -4600 |  |
| Boston College | +25½ ( -110 ) | 48 ( -110 ) | +1480 | |
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Florida State Seminoles Team Overview
Last game, the Florida State Seminoles won 66-13 against the Southern Miss Eagles as 31-point home favorites. The game went over the sportsbook total of 54. Florida State has a record of 2-0 straight up, 2-0 against the spread, and 2-0 over/under the total. Florida State ranks 11th for total offense, 24th for passing, 21st for rushing and 4th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 79th overall, 96th against the pass, 65th against the rush, and 54th for points allowed. Also, Florida State ranks 11th for fewest turnovers lost and 71st for takeaways.
Namely, Trey Benson had three touchdown runs and No. 4 Florida State routed Southern Miss in its home opener for the most points under coach Mike Norvell. The Seminoles have scored 35 or more points in eight straight games, the longest active streak in the nation. Specifically, they did it in the third quarter on Saturday – before Southern Miss found the end zone.
Florida State cruised in its home opener, moving the ball efficiently on the ground and in the air. They accumulated 554 offensive yards and averaged 8 yards per play. Jordan Travis threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns. While backup Tate Rodemaker added a pair of touchdown passes in the third quarter. Travis’ first touchdown was a 10-yard pass to Darion Williamson. That play gave him 50 career TD passes. Caziah Holmes added a 40-yard touchdown run as the Seminoles ran for 306 yards on 37 carries.
Boston College Eagles Team Overview
Last game, the Boston College Eagles won 31-28 against the Holy Cross Crusaders as 10.5-point home favorites. The game went over a total of 52.5. Boston College has a record of 1-1 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 2-0 over/under the total. Boston College ranks 83rd for total offense, 106th for passing, 53rd for rushing, and 82nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 83rd overall, 26th against the pass, 122nd against the rush, and 95th for points allowed.
Also, Boston College ranks 44th for fewest turnovers lost and 131st for takeaways. Newly promoted starter Thomas Castellanos threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Also, he ran for 69 yards. Boston College forced a fumble with 70 seconds left to win the lightning-delayed renewal of a century-old rivalry between the Massachusetts Catholic schools.
Florida State at Boston College SBG Free Picks
Correlate that Boston College lacks the speed and depth of Florida State. The Seminoles will wear down the Eagles and the College Football odds.
Florida State at Boston College SBG Best Bet: Florida State Seminoles.