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Virginia fans storm field after controversial upset vs. Florida State

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On Friday, Virginia upset No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in a nail-biting double-overtime finish. Cavaliers fans didn’t hesitate to celebrate the stunning triumph, storming the field inside Scott Stadium as soon as Virginia intercepted FSU’s final pass attempt of the game.

It’s only Virginia’s seventh win over a top-10 team in program history. The Cavaliers’ last win over a top-10 team was in 2023, when they defeated No. 10 North Carolina. Six of Virginia’s seven Top-10 wins have been at Scott Stadium.

Virginia put on a show for its fans. Quarterback Chandler Morris completed 26-of-his-35 pass attempts for 229 yards and two touchdowns. Morris also gave the Seminoles headaches in the ground game, racking up 37 rushing yards and three TDs.

In the third quarter, Morris appeared to suffer a hand injury after hitting his hand on one of his lineman’s helmets on a throw. Alas, Morris shook off the injury and led his team to a victory.

Virginia running back J’Mari Taylor also shined in the win, tallying 99 rushing yards and a touchdown. It’s a statement win for Virginia head coach Tony Elliott, who many analysts considered to be on the hot seat entering this season.

The 2025 campaign is Elliott’s fourth year at the helm of the Cavaliers. He’s yet to lead the program to a winning season. Virginia posted a 5-7 record last season.

If Friday night is any indication, brighter days are ahead for the Cavaliers. The team will certainly be able to count on their fans supporting them for the foreseeable future.

It was a 12-round slugfest between the two teams. Virginia jumped out early to a 14-0 lead. Nevertheless, FSU didn’t accept defeat, rattling off 21 unanswered points in return.

Virginia fought back and had a 7-point lead with less than a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. Then, things looked bleak for Virginia, when FSU quarterback Thomas Castellanos found Randy Pittman Jr. for an 11-yard touchdown to tie the game and force overtime.

Nonetheless, the Cavaliers didn’t falter with their backs against the wall, ultimately squeaking out a triumph in double-overtime. Virginia fans didn’t waste any time pouring onto the field, surrounding fans and coaches alike.

Of course, Virginia’s unforgettable celebration will also come at a cost. This summer, the ACC announced it’d be assessing fines to schools whose fans storm their respective fields/courts. A school’s first offense results in a $50,000 fine.