The Virginia Cavaliers delivered a stunning upset on Friday night as quarterback Chandler Morris scored on a four-yard run in the second overtime to seal a 46-38 victory over No. 8 Florida State at Scott Stadium. The win marks Virginia’s first home triumph over a top 10 team since its 2005 victory against the Seminoles.
Excited fans rushed onto the field the moment Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos’ last-second throw into the end zone fell incomplete. While Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell confirmed his players made it safely to the locker room, he admitted he was unsure if the chaotic scene left any issues. Virginia head coach Tony Elliott expressed regret that he could not shake Norvell’s hand, stressing his respect for the opposing coach and his hope that no one was seriously hurt.
The Associated Press reported that one fan was carried off on a stretcher and several others received attention from stadium staff. Under the new ACC rules, Virginia will face a fine for the field storming. The first offense comes with a $50,000 penalty, with repeated violations leading to higher fines.
Morris had a strong outing with 229 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and three interceptions on 26-of-35 attempts. Running back J’Mari Taylor added 99 rushing yards and a touchdown on 27 carries. For Florida State, Castellanos threw for 254 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, while also scoring once on the ground.
The victory sent shockwaves through Charlottesville as the Cavaliers celebrated a memorable night that will stand as one of their biggest wins in recent history.
