3 keys to FSU football defeating the Virginia Cavaliers on Friday night

These are the keys to Florida State defeating Virginia.
Sep 20, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Kam Robinson (5) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Stanford Cardinal quarterback Ben Gulbranson (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Kam Robinson (5) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Stanford Cardinal quarterback Ben Gulbranson (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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FSU FOOTBALL VS VIRGINIA

Florida State football has had a successful 2025 season, where it has featured wins over Alabama, East Texas A&M, and Kent State. This has got the college football landscape excited for what's next. However, fans are pretty nervous about what is in store for the Virginia game this Friday.

The potential for the contest to serve as a look-ahead spot against Miami is a real possibility. With that said, the Seminoles are claimed to be a changed team with a new mission in place: Come to dominate your opponent.

Florida State wants to be an elite team? Then they have to go prove it each week, and take control of opponents that they should beat in the Cavaliers. Oddsmakers continue to drop the point spread, as it has fallen to 6.5 in favor of the Seminoles.

In this article, I want to highlight three keys to victory for Florida State to defeat Virginia on Friday night.