for the second consecutive game Florida State's offense struggled to find momentum managing only two field goal drives the seminal didn't achieve a first down until their fourth possession resulting in just a field goal defensively FSU had a slow start as well allowing Boston College to dominate possession early leading to a 14 to0 deficit a 31 yard field goal by Ryan Fitzgerald finally put Florida State on the board although a few key completions helped FSU get into scoring range later quarterback weand lay missed several opportunities to connect with his receivers in the end zone