Five things about Virginia Cavaliers before matchup vs FSU
As the Florida State gets set to host Virginia for an ACC showdown, here are five things to know about the Cavaliers.
1. Florida State has had a tough time in ACC play since 2023, going 3-14 within the conference. Virginia Cavaliers, set to face the Seminoles this Saturday, have a strong conference record of 1-0, including a win over NC State.
2. Virginia is currently on a four-game winning streak in road games within the ACC, making this matchup at Doak Campbell Stadium a challenging one for FSU.
3. Virginia's rushing attack is diverse and potent. Running backs Jekail Middlebrook, Xay Davis, Xavier Brown, and Noah Vaughn have each racked up at least 135 yards on the ground, averaging between 4.4 to 6.1 yards per carry.
4. Quarterback Beau Pribula has compiled 125 yards rushing for Virginia this season. Their offense has been a force to reckon with, averaging 40.5 points per game so far this year.
5. Virginia's defense is one of the best in the ACC, allowing just 13 points per game, which is the fourth-best in the conference. Their ability to hold opponents to eight points or less has been instrumental in their success, making FSU's defense work even harder in this matchup.
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