Virginia fans storm field after Cavaliers upset Florida State
Virginia defeated No. 8 Florida State 46–38 in double overtime on Sept. 26, 2025 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville; fans rushed the field after Florida State's final pass fell incomplete. The incident prompted public‑safety concerns — witnesses reported at least one fan taken off on a stretcher and others attended to — and raises potential penalties under a new ACC policy that fines schools for field stormings ($50,000 for a first offense).
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Virginia fans rush field after Cavaliers upset Florida State in double OT
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- Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46–38 in double overtime at Scott Stadium on Sept. 26, 2025
- Fans rushed the field after the final play; witnesses told the Associated Press one fan was taken off on a stretcher and about a dozen others were treated by stadium personnel
- The ACC has a policy imposing fines for field/court stormings: $50,000 for a first offense, $100,000 for a second, and $200,000 for third or more within a two‑year rolling period