The Virginia Cavaliers (3-1) visit the Florida State Seminoles (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN2. DraftKings lists the spread at UVA -3 with a total of 51.5; moneylines are Virginia -155 · Florida State +130. Below is our Virginia vs Florida State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Virginia vs Florida State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Virginia at Florida State |
| Records | Virginia 3-1 · Florida State 2-2 |
| Spread | UVA -3 |
| Moneyline | Virginia -155 · Florida State +130 |
| Total | 51.5 |
| Venue | Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN2 |
| Head Coaches | Virginia: HC Tony Elliott, OC Desmond Kitchings · Florida State: HC Mike Norvell, OC Tim Harris Jr. |
Virginia Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Virginia Cavaliers are 3-1 overall, 1-0 in ACC play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 34-8 vs NC State; Sep 11 — W 59-3 vs Norfolk State; Sep 19 — L 38-27 vs West Virginia (neutral site); Sep 26 — W 42-3 vs Delaware. Most recently, Virginia beat Delaware 42-3 at home. Through 4 games, Virginia is averaging 40.5 points scored and 13.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tony Elliott (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Desmond Kitchings. Defensive coordinator: John Rudzinski.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Beau Pribula (QB) — 66/86, 793 yards, 11 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Jekail Middlebrook (RB) — 40 carries, 177 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Kameron Courtney (WR) — 15 receptions, 166 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Matthew Fobbs-White (DE) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jacobie Henderson (CB) — 25 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 40.5 points per game; a defense allowing only 13.0 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Doak Campbell Stadium.
Florida State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida State Seminoles are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 34-17 vs New Mexico State; Sep 7 — L 27-24 vs SMU; Sep 19 — L 50-36 at Alabama; Sep 26 — W 34-7 vs Central Arkansas. Most recently, Florida State beat Central Arkansas 34-7 at home. Through 4 games, Florida State is averaging 32.0 points scored and 25.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mike Norvell (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinator: Tim Harris Jr.. Defensive coordinator: Tony White.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Ashton Daniels (QB) — 58/97, 928 yards, 6 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Ousmane Kromah (RB) — 64 carries, 397 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Duce Robinson (WR) — 13 receptions, 262 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Rylan Kennedy (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: CJ Richard Jr. (DB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 32.0 points per game; Ousmane Kromah’s production on the ground (397 rushing yards). Questions: A defense allowing 25.2 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Ashton Daniels).
How to Watch Virginia vs Florida State
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL
- TV / Streaming: ESPN2
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.