Breaking: FSU Drops Big in AP Poll After Overtime Loss, Miami Rivalry Looms

Tallahassee, FL — In the latest AP Top 25 release, Florida State tumbled from #8 to #18 after its dramatic 46–38 double-overtime loss to Virginia on Friday night.

Virginia vs. FSU: A Heartbreaker in Double OT

The matchup in Charlottesville turned into an instant classic. After a back-and-forth battle, both teams forced extra periods. In the second overtime, Virginia punched in a touchdown and converted a two-point play to seal it, handing FSU its first defeat of the season.

FSU’s offense put up numbers — Tommy Castellanos threw for 254 yards and ran for 78 more, and Duce Robinson hauled in 9 catches for 147 yards and a touchdown. But in the clutch, a bobbled catch and an interception in the late period ended the comeback hopes.

Virginia, meanwhile, saw quarterback Chandler Morris deliver a performance for the ages: three rushing touchdowns, two passing scores, and the game-winning run in OT. The Cavaliers entered the AP Top 25 at #24 after the victory.

Rivalry Reset: FSU vs. Miami at Doak Campbell

Now, all eyes shift to one of the most anticipated games in college football — FSU hosting Miami on Saturday, October 4th at Doak Campbell Stadium (Bobby Bowden Field) in Tallahassee.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM ET, and the game will air nationally on ABC.

Miami enters unbeaten and battle-tested, and despite FSU’s stumble, the Seminoles still have home-field advantage, revenge motives, and the rivalry heat as ammunition. With the AP drop behind them, FSU will look to salvage momentum — and stakes are higher than ever.