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Staff Picks: Boston College at Florida State
The Boston College Eagles football team officially kicks off its season on Labor Day Night with a game against the No. 10 Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla.
According to the ESPN Matchup Predictor, Florida State has an 82.4-percent chance to come out of the game with a victory, while Boston College has a 17.6-percent chance.
Below are the game predictions from the Boston College Eagles On SI staff.
Score Prediction: Florida State 28, Boston College 24.
Bonus Prediction: QB Thomas Castellanos tallies at least 300 yards.
Boston College is going to come out aggressive and compete until the clock hits 0:00, but Doak Campbell is one of the hardest stadiums to play in for a reason. Plus, the Seminoles have already played a game this year and have had the opportunity to fix what needs to be improved prior to the game. I believe the Eagles will be improved from 2023 and make it close, but Florida State will pull it out.
Score Prediction: Florida State 32, Boston College 24
Bonus Prediction: Jayden McGowan scores a touchdown of 20 yards or more.
FSU losing to Georgia Tech was really shocking, but there are enough reasons to think it was a fluke. New quarterback. The game was in a different country. So, I’m sure the Seminoles will come into tonight’s game motivated to prove they’re still one of the best teams in the country. But Boston College is better than many people think and with a group of experienced players that’s becoming rare in college football, an upset isn’t as crazy as it sounds. Thomas Castellanos will be the biggest key for the Eagles. If he’s running and throwing the ball successfully, the Eagles win. I think Castellanos will play well, but it won’t be enough to overcome a FSU team playing angry.
Score Prediction: 28-20 FSU
Bonus Prediction: The Eagles have a lead going into halftime.
Both teams come into this game with a completely different mindset. The Eagles are opening up the Bill O’Brien era while the Seminoles look to get back on track after an upset loss to Georgia Tech in Ireland.
Boston College is coming off a 7-6 season a year ago, the program’s first winning season since 2020. O’Brien also brings a wealth of coaching experience, and his offensive game plan is simple.
Georgia Tech torched FSU in the run game, and BC starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos rushed for nearly 1,000 yards last year. Florida State was exposed in week zero, and O’Brien will likely try to exploit that.
Boston College may not win that game, but they will cover the spread and put a scare into Florida State.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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