Virginia at Florida State

Saturday, August 31, 2002 Share

No. 5 Florida State beat Virginia 40–⁠19. It was their 11th meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 10–⁠1 as played.

AwayVirginia9–⁠5 in 2002

Home5Florida State9–⁠5 in 2002

Final at Doak Campbell Stadium, TallahasseeHigh 81°F, low 74°F, 0.04 in. of rainAttendance 79,406

At kickoff: 81°F, overcast, wind 10 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Tallahassee Regional Airport (KTLH), 7 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Florida State 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Florida State leads 15–⁠5; as played, 16–⁠5 in 21 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.