The Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles versus the University of Virginia (UVA) Cavaliers is a longstanding rivalry in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Both teams have a rich history in college football, with numerous bowl game appearances and conference championships. The series between FSU and UVA dates back to 1992, with the Seminoles holding a slight edge in the overall record.
Series History
As of the 2022 season, FSU leads the series 16-4, with the Seminoles winning 12 of the last 15 meetings. The Cavaliers’ last win in the series came in 2019, when they defeated the Seminoles 31-24 in Charlottesville. FSU has dominated the series in recent years, with the Seminoles outscoring the Cavaliers by an average margin of 14 points per game since 2010.
Notable Games
One of the most notable games in the series came in 2014, when FSU defeated UVA 34-20 in Tallahassee. The Seminoles were ranked No. 2 in the country at the time and were led by quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns. The Cavaliers were led by quarterback Greyson Lambert, who threw for 220 yards and one touchdown.
Another notable game in the series came in 2011, when FSU defeated UVA 27-24 in Charlottesville. The Seminoles were ranked No. 23 in the country at the time and were led by quarterback EJ Manuel, who threw for 200 yards and one touchdown. The Cavaliers were led by quarterback Michael Rocco, who threw for 226 yards and one touchdown.
| Year | Winner | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | FSU | UVA | 31-24 |
| 2021 | UVA | FSU | 31-24 |
| 2020 | FSU | UVA | 28-24 |
| 2019 | UVA | FSU | 31-24 |
| 2018 | FSU | UVA | 31-24 |
Team Statistics
FSU has historically had the edge in terms of team statistics, with the Seminoles outscoring the Cavaliers by an average margin of 10 points per game since 2010. The Seminoles have also outgained the Cavaliers by an average margin of 50 yards per game over the same period.
However, the Cavaliers have been able to stay competitive in the series by limiting the Seminoles' rushing attack. UVA has held FSU to an average of just 3.5 yards per carry over the last eight meetings, which is well below the Seminoles' average of 4.5 yards per carry over the same period.
Player Statistics
Several players have had notable performances in the FSU-UVA series over the years. FSU quarterback Jameis Winston threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns in the 2014 meeting, while UVA quarterback Greyson Lambert threw for 220 yards and one touchdown.
In the 2011 meeting, FSU quarterback EJ Manuel threw for 200 yards and one touchdown, while UVA quarterback Michael Rocco threw for 226 yards and one touchdown.
- FSU quarterback Jameis Winston: 261 passing yards, 2 touchdowns (2014)
- UVA quarterback Greyson Lambert: 220 passing yards, 1 touchdown (2014)
- FSU quarterback EJ Manuel: 200 passing yards, 1 touchdown (2011)
- UVA quarterback Michael Rocco: 226 passing yards, 1 touchdown (2011)
What is the overall record between FSU and UVA?
+As of the 2022 season, FSU leads the series 16-4.
Who has been the most successful quarterback in the series?
+Jameis Winston has been the most successful quarterback in the series, throwing for 261 yards and two touchdowns in the 2014 meeting.
What has been the average margin of victory in the series?
+The average margin of victory in the series has been 10 points per game since 2010.
