The Virginia football team dropped its fourth game in a row Saturday with a 34-20 loss to No. 2 Florida State in Tallahassee. The Cavaliers now must win their final two games if they hope to reach bowl eligibility.
Things looked bright for Virginia (4-6, 2-4 ACC) early on, as the defense intercepted Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston twice in the opening quarter. Solid play from sophomore quarterback Greyson Lambert allowed the Cavaliers to convert those turnovers into a 13-7 lead.
The lead was short-lived, however, as the Seminoles (9-0, 6-0 ACC) forced multiple turnovers of their own. Lambert was intercepted and had a backwards pass scooped up by a defender on Virginia’s next two possessions, and Florida State scored on the first play of each ensuing drive. This gave the defending national champions a 28-13 leading heading into halftime.
Neither side was able to muster much offense in the second half. The Cavaliers scored their final touchdown of the game with eight minutes to play in the third quarter to bring the game within a single possession. The Seminoles responded with a pair of field goals, and their defense dug in to prevent Virginia from getting any closer.
The Cavaliers now have a bye week before welcoming Miami (6-3, 3-2 ACC) to Charlottesville Nov. 22nd. Kickoff for that game has not yet been determined.
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