FSU opens ACC play with a road clash at Virginia, setting the stage for a battle between two explosive offenses. The No. 8 Seminoles (3-0) are coming off back-to-back scoring bonanzas, racking up 700 yards and 143 points, including a statement win over Alabama. On the other hand, Virginia (3-1) is riding high after a 48-20 win over Stanford, with their only setback coming against NC State. Although FSU owns the all-time series 15-4, the last matchup in 2019 ended in a 31-24 loss in Charlottesville. And now, in a dramatic double-overtime rematch, the Cavs edged the Seminoles 46-38. But despite the win, Virginia faces a heavy price due to penalties under the ACC’s compliance rules.
Before the Seminoles even left the field, Virginia fans poured onto the turf, storming the field in celebratio