In a moment that blended desperation with pure entertainment, Boston College dialed up one of college football’s most unconventional plays during Saturday’s game against Florida State. Trailing 21-17 late in the third quarter, the Eagles executed the “Ring Around the Rosie” — a trick play where offensive players spin in a circle while linemen flood one side of the field, leaving quarterback Mason McKenzie to roll out and deliver an underhanded touchdown pass.
The two-yard connection to Javarius Green sent the crowd into a frenzy and immediately drew comparisons to the iconic play from the football comedy The Longest Yard. ACC Network announcer Jorge Sedano captured the moment: “Bill O’Brien pulling out all the stops. BC with the lead.” Analyst Dave Clawson added, “Burt Reynolds would’ve been proud, and he was a Seminole.”
A Flash of Brilliance That Wasn’t Enough
While the play gave Boston College a temporary 24-21 advantage, Florida State responded by shutting out the Eagles for the remainder of the game. The Seminoles rallied with 10 unanswered points to secure a 31-24 victory, leaving both teams with identical 4-5 records on the season.
The “Ring Around the Rosie” will undoubtedly live on in highlight reels and watercooler discussions, even if it didn’t translate to a win for Boston College. For a few chaotic seconds, football strategy gave way to pure spectacle — proving that even in defeat, creativity can steal the show.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/11/08/boston-college-deploys-ring-around-the-rosie-play-for-touchdown/