Virginia Upsets No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in Double Overtime

The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles suffered a heartbreaking 46-38 double overtime loss to the Virginia Cavaliers in Charlottesville, marking a major upset and their first ACC loss of the season. Despite a strong offensive showing, including Tommy Castellanos throwing for 254 yards and rushing for 78, FSU's defense faltered, allowing 440 yards and failing to stop Virginia on critical third- and fourth-down plays. Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was instrumental, accounting for five touchdowns and leading the Cavaliers to their first home win over a top-10 team since 2005. Fans expressed frustration with FSU's defensive performance and costly turnovers, with many doubting the team's playoff potential. The game was notable for Virginia's rapid field storm and high-intensity atmosphere, symbolizing a significant turnaround for the Cavaliers under coach Tony Elliott. Ultimately, missed opportunities and defensive lapses sealed the Seminoles' fate despite their offensive prowess.