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Posted on: Saturday, October 3, 2009

NFL: Boston College defeats Florida State 28-21


JIMMY GOLEN
AP Sports Writer

BOSTON (AP) — Montel Harris broke free up the middle for a 42-yard touchdown run with 4:07 left — his second score of the game — and Boston College recovered after blowing an 18-point lead to beat Florida State 28-21 today.

Harris finished with a career-high 179 yards on 25 carries for the Eagles (4-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). After Boston College stopped the Seminoles (2-3, 0-2) on fourth down with 2:16 left, Harris broke loose for a 39-yard run but then fumbled on the next play.

Boston College's Anthony Castonzo recovered, and Dave Shinskie was able to run out the clock.

Boston College led 21-3 just before the half before Chris Ponder led Florida State to two touchdowns, and wide receiver Bert Reed hit Caz Piurowski for the 2-point conversion that tied it 21-all with 11 minutes left.