Virginia Fans Storm Field After Upset Over No. 8 Florida State, Player Trampled, $50K ACC Fine Expected

Virginia upset No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in a double overtime thriller, marking Virginia's first top-10 victory since 2005. The dramatic win led to an intense and chaotic field storm at Scott Stadium, where thousands of Virginia fans rushed the field in celebration, inadvertently putting Florida State players, including wide receiver Squirrel White, at risk of being trampled. White was down on the turf during the rush, sparking widespread concern for his safety, but he was later confirmed to be unharmed. The incident drew criticism due to the dangerous nature of the rush, with some witnesses noting injuries among fans and the ACC likely to fine Virginia for the disorderly conduct. Coaches from both teams expressed concern over the safety and sportsmanship surrounding the event, with Virginia coach Tony Elliott regretting not being able to properly congratulate Florida State's staff. The upset dealt Florida State its first loss of the season and disrupted their momentum ahead of a key game against Miami.