{
  "id": 18962618,
  "title": "FSU's defensive snap count vs Boston College",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/fsus-defensive-snap-count-vs-boston-college",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:26:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fsus-defensive-snap-count-vs-152616411.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Florida State University (FSU) defense faced a challenging start as they took on the Boston College Eagles. However, they managed to hold the Eagles to just 24 points, which helped the Seminoles end their three-game losing streak. This victory also marked the end of a 12-game road losing streak for FSU, bringing immense joy to their fans.\n\nFor the first time in two seasons, the FSU defense managed to secure multiple turnovers. Nehemiah Chandler and Ja Bril Rawls each made an interception, contributing to the team's defensive efforts. Despite the offense's inability to turn these turnovers into points, they did manage to prevent a scoring opportunity for the Eagles.\n\nFSU welcomed Ernie Sims as their new defensive coordinator. Interim head coach Rick Stockstill praised Sims' deep connection to the Seminoles and the football program, while acknowledging the need for better emotional control after receiving a unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The coach also expressed his hope that Sims would soon return to the sidelines, as his sideline behavior during the game was not ideal.\n\nDuring the game, FSU employed 19 different players on defense, clocking in a total of 66 defensive snaps against Boston College. Each player's contribution was significant, with the defensive line players Rylan Kennedy (56 snaps) and Daniel Lyons (54 snaps) leading the pack. Linebacker Chris Jones (61 snaps) and linebacker Omar Graham Jr. (42 snaps) also made notable contributions. In the secondary, defensive backs Nehemiah Chandler (66 snaps), Ja Bril Rawls (66 snaps), and CJ Richard Jr. (63 snaps) stood out with their performances.\n\nOverall, the FSU defense showcased resilience and teamwork, utilizing all available players to mount a strong effort against the Boston College Eagles.",
  "summary": "The FSU Seminoles beat the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, here is a look at their defensive snap count.",
  "key_points": [
    "FSU defense held Boston College to 24 points",
    "Nehemiah Chandler and Ja Bril Rawls recorded multiple turnovers",
    "FSU used 19 different players on defense with 66 snaps each"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}