<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=21viis_0vDOUakJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=21viis_0vDOUakJ00" width="1112" height="582" >Boston College has an opportunity to really shake up the ACC race <a href="https://247sports.com/longformarticle/college-football-week-1-predictions-clemson-vs-georgia-lsu-vs-usc-highlight-big-battles-235187741/">as it hits the road to face Florida State on Monday in Tallahassee</a>. The Seminoles, who suffered a surprising loss to Georgia Tech in their Week 0 opener in Dublin, Ireland, have little margin for error if they want to repeat as ACC champions in 2024. Despite the setback, new Boston College coach <a href="https://247sports.com/coach/Bill-OBrien-1359">Bill O'Brien</a> acknowledges Florida State still presents a challenge, especially in a hostile environment."We know Florida State's a very good team, great coaching staff, great crowd," O'Brien said Tuesday. "I've coached down there a number of times when I was at Georgia Tech, and so I know it's a tough place to play. But these guys are excited for the opportunity and can't wait to get down there."Kickoff inside Doak Campbell Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET Monday. <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/football/ncaa-football-games/boston-college-@-florida-state-33307106">Boston College is a sizable underdog on the road in its season opener</a>, but O'Brien is confident his team is well-prepared to compete."I think that there's obviously challenges to opening up against Florida State on the road," O'Brien said. "Obviously, they're a really good football team, but I also think it helps the focus of the team. They have a purpose every day to try and get better and I think that's how this team's approached it."Florida State struggled to produce a consistent offensive attack in its loss to Georgia Tech, totaling less than 300 total yards. Transfer quarterback <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/DJ-Uiagalelei-45573350">DJ Uiagalelei</a> completed 70.4% of his passes for 193 yards without a touchdown or interception. Those low production numbers are not fooling O'Brien."He threw about four shots down the field. That's their offense," O'Brien said. "They have a really good offense. They have an explosive offense. They have guys that I know personally: <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Malik-Benson-46129509">Malik Benson</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Roydell-Williams-46050297">Roydell Williams</a>, both great players that were at Alabama when I was there. I think they have 17 transfers including DJ. [He's] a helluva player. He's somebody I'm very familiar with from when he was at Clemson, Oregon State. Just a great athlete. A big guy, strong arm, very smart. Comes from a great family. Good teammate, got all the qualities you're looking for in a quarterback. So, like I said, it'll be a very challenging game for us, but I'm really proud of these guys and how far they've come and we're all looking forward to the opportunity and the game."Get the latest football and recruiting scoop on your favorite college team today.O'Brien is in his first year back as a head coach in college football since his tenure at Penn State in 2012-13. He served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama from 2021-22 and most recently held the same positions with the New England Patriots in 2023 before returning to college football.</div></body>

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Boston College coach Bill O'Brien views Florida State, DJ Uiagalelei as a 'challenge' despite Week 0 loss

Boston College has an opportunity to really shake up the ACC race as it hits the road to face Florida State on Monday in Tallahassee. The Seminoles, who suffered a surprising loss to Georgia Tech in their Week 0 opener in Dublin, Ireland, have little margin for error if they want to repeat as ACC champions in 2024. Despite the setback, new Boston College coach Bill O'Brien acknowledges Florida State still presents a challenge, especially in a hostile environment.

Boston College coach Bill O'Brien views Florida State, DJ Uiagalelei as a 'challenge' despite Week 0 loss

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