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Florida State vs Boston College

Florida State visit Boston College in Week 10. The model favors Florida State by 13.3. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
79%
21%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#41SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#97
#33FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#88
1556EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1359
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Florida StateBoston Collegesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Florida State lead 8-2
20142024
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
28-13
Boston College
at Florida State
2023
31-29
Florida State
at Boston College
2022
44-14
Florida State
at Florida State
2021
26-23
Florida State
at Boston College
2019
38-31
Florida State
at Boston College
2018
22-21
Florida State
at Florida State
2017
35-3
Boston College
at Boston College
2016
45-7
Florida State
at Florida State
2015
14-0
Florida State
at Boston College
2014
20-17
Florida State
at Florida State
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Florida State and Boston College play?

Week 10 of 2026, on Nov 7, 2026 at Boston College.

Who is favored?

The model projects Florida State by 13.3 (79% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Florida State lead 8-2 over the meetings in our records.

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