Virginia upends No. 8 Florida State in double overtime
Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in double overtime Friday night at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, handing the Seminoles their first loss of the season and producing a raucous scene as fans stormed the field moments after the game-ending interception. The Cavaliers improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, while Florida State fell to 3-1.
Quarterback Chandler Morris accounted for five touchdowns for Virginia, throwing two touchdown passes and running for three, including a four-yard touchdown that gave the Cavaliers the lead in the second overtime. After the score Morris completed a two-point conversion to Trell Harris. Virginia defensive back JaSon Prevard intercepted Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos on the ensuing fourth-and-12 try in the end zone to seal the victory.
Florida State rallied repeatedly in a back-and-forth contest. Castellanos finished with 254 passing yards, a touchdown and added 78 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Duce Robinson had nine catches for 147 yards and a score for the Seminoles. Virginia's ground game also played a major role; JMari Taylor ran for 99 yards and a touchdown as the...