Could weather impact the FSU-Virginia football game? Here's the forecast

Weather could add an unexpected factor to Florida State's home football game against Virginia this Saturday. Forecasts indicate mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures near 84 degrees during the afternoon, accompanied by a 45% chance of scattered thunderstorms. Rain is anticipated to intensify into steady showers after dark, raising the likelihood of precipitation to 70%, which could potentially produce slippery conditions if they occur during or following the match.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Virginia is returning to Tallahassee for the first time in over a decade, marking its first visit since 2014. The Cavaliers boast one of the strongest defensive records in the nation and an offense designed to dominate games. They rank among the top 20 FBS programs in limiting opponents to fewer than 14 points per contest this season.

Opponents have only managed 52 total points in their initial four games, marking the Cavaliers' best defensive campaign since 2004. Virginia holds the ACC record for time of possession, averaging nearly 34 minutes per game. Their dominant running game enables them to set the pace, shorten contests, and preserve defensive energy.

This marks Virginia's return to Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, where they will face off against FSU for the first time since 2014.