Thomas runs for 2 TDs; FSU beats BC 31-24 to make interim coach Rick Stockstill a winner in 1st game

Amari Thomas scored two touchdowns for Florida State, with his second being an 11-yard run late in the fourth quarter. This crucial play extended the Seminoles' lead and helped them secure a 31-24 victory over Boston College on Saturday. The win marked interim coach Rick Stockstill's first game as Florida State's head coach, giving him a winning start.

Amber Thomas' second touchdown came just minutes before the end of the game, breaking the 24-all tie. Mason McKenzie threw for 178 yards with one interception for Florida State, while Mason McKenzie also had a standout performance for Boston College, garnering 166 passing yards and adding two touchdowns and a crucial interception.

The Seminoles exhibited resilience after trailing 17-7 in the second quarter, mounting an impressive comeback by scoring two touchdowns in the closing six minutes of the half. Thomas' game-changing 20-yard run down the right sideline reduced the deficit to three points. Mason McKenzie's interception led to a trick play where the offense spun in a circle, snapped the ball in a spread formation, and Mason McKenzie completed an underhanded pass for a two-yard touchdown to Javarius Green. This play pushed Boston College ahead 24-21.