Virginia vs Florida State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 5, Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The Breakdown
Florida State 64, Virginia 62 — coin flip, decided by a 4★ receiver room against a 2.8★ secondary.
When Virginia has the ball: A 3★ O-line, three years across the board, meets a 3.3★ Florida State D-line averaging just 1.8 years.
When Florida State has the ball: Duce Robinson (5★) and Micahi Danzy (4★) attack a 2.8★ Virginia secondary; Quintrevion Wisner's 4★ against 3★ linebackers.
Swing factor: Beau Pribula, 4★ with three years, versus Ashton Daniels, 3★ with four — both first-year transfers.
X-factor: Florida State hosts this one on a Saturday in early October; Virginia walks into a Week 5 road spot.