Virginia Cavaliers Upset No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in Double Overtime ACC Opener

The Virginia Cavaliers pulled off a significant upset against the No. 8 Florida State Seminoles in a double-overtime thriller, winning 46-38 at Scott Stadium. Despite Florida State's potent offense, which has consistently produced over 500 yards in recent games, their defense struggled significantly, allowing 35 points in regulation and 11 more in overtime. Virginia's resilience was on display as they overcame a 14-0 early deficit and capitalized on Florida State's turnovers, with Chandler Morris leading the charge for Virginia with a game-winning touchdown run. Florida State's defensive woes were highlighted by a lackluster pass rush, particularly from key transfer James Williams, and the inability to contain Virginia's offense. Prior to the game, Florida State had been confident, emphasizing execution and minimizing mistakes to secure a road win, but Virginia's performance and the Cavaliers' hunger for success proved decisive. The game underscored Florida State's defensive vulnerabilities and Virginia's rising competitiveness in the ACC.