Florida State hosts Virginia as rain forecast looms over game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Florida State will face Virginia on Saturday, October 3, at Doak Campbell Stadium, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. The weather forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies and a 45% chance of scattered thunderstorms, raising concerns about slick conditions. Virginia arrives with a strong defensive record, allowing fewer than 14 points per game, while Florida State is looking to improve its season record of 2-2.
- •Florida State is 2-2 overall, 0-1 in ACC play.
- •Virginia has a strong defensive start, allowing only 52 points in four games.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
- •Virginia leads the ACC in time of possession, averaging nearly 34 minutes per game.
- •Rain could become steady Saturday night, increasing to a 70% chance.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Could weather impact the FSU-Virginia football game? Here's the forecast
"Florida State faces Virginia on Saturday as rain threatens to impact the game and the Cavaliers bring a top defense.
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