Florida State University heads north to Chestnut Hill for its first matchup against Boston College since 2023, marking the inaugural game of the post-Mike Norvell era. The Seminoles will don gold helmets, white jerseys, and gold pants for Saturday’s 12:00 p.m. ET contest on the ACC Network. This uniform combination carries a heavy historical weight, as FSU holds a 143-99-1 all-time record in this specific look, though recent results have been less favorable.
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Despite the strong historical record, the Noles are currently on a four-game losing streak in this uniform combination. Their last victory in gold helmets and white jerseys came against Florida on November 25, 2023. Since then, FSU has fallen to Miami in 2024, followed by losses to Clemson, Florida, and Miami again on October 17, 2025. Interim head coach Rick Stockstill’s squad now looks to break this trend against the Eagles, who have been outmatched historically by the Seminoles.
The stakes are high as this marks the 23rd all-time meeting between the two programs. Florida State enters the game as a six-point favorite over Boston College, with the over/under set at 52.5 points per FanDuel. Historically, FSU dominates this rivalry with a 16-6 all-time record, including a 9-3 mark at Alumni Stadium and three consecutive wins at the venue. However, the Eagles aim to halt FSU’s recent slide in this uniform look and secure a significant victory in front of their home crowd.
Source: Yahoo Sports
