Florida State beats Virginia 38-7, Norvell praises team performance

Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell spoke after his team's 38-7 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers on October 3, 2026, at Doak Campbell Stadium. After a rocky start, Virginia led 7-0 after the first quarter, but Florida State scored 38 unanswered points. Quarterback Ashton Daniels set a record with five rushing touchdowns and led the Seminoles to 464 total yards. Norvell highlighted the team's defensive efforts and adaptability throughout the game. Florida State, now 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the ACC, will face Louisville on the road next.

• 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Norvell speaks on FSU’s big win over Virginia: “I believe this can be a really good and dominant football team”