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Florida State claims victory over Virginia with strong defensive performance

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Florida State claims victory over Virginia with strong defensive performance

Summary

Florida State University defeated Virginia 38-7 on October 3. After a slow start, FSU scored 38 unanswered points with quarterback Ashton Daniels setting a record with five rushing touchdowns. The defense excelled, recording ten sacks and limiting Virginia to just 205 yards of offense. The Seminoles showcased a complete team effort, marking an improvement after previous performances this season.

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Status Watch

•Ashton Daniels rushed for five touchdowns, a program record.
•FSU's defense registered ten sacks against Virginia.
•Seminoles scored 38 unanswered points after trailing initially.
•Florida State now has a 3-2 record and 1-1 in the ACC.
•The victory highlights substantial improvements from the previous games.

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12:31 AMYahoo Sports — FSU football report card: Ashton Daniels, Seminoles earn high marks
11:36 PMYahoo Sports — 5 questions, 5 answers: Takeaways from FSU’s dominant win over Virginia

What they're saying

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Florida State (3-2, 1-1 ACC) shook off an early slump to dominate the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, scoring 38 unanswered points in a 38-7 win. Quarterback Ashton Daniels set a program record with five rushing touchdowns, the highest single-game total in school history, while the defense wreaked havoc from whistle-to-whistle, sacking Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula […]
— Yahoo Sports