Photos: Introducing the nationally ranked UVA football team

September 29, 2025
Candid portrait of UVA defensive back Ja’son Prevard secures the game-sealing interception as fans prepare to storm the field to stamp the Cavaliers’ win over Florida State.

UVA defensive back Ja’son Prevard secures the game-sealing interception as fans prepare to storm the field to stamp the Cavaliers’ win over Florida State.

It was a night to remember and a result that’s catapulted the University of Virginia football team into the national picture. 

UVA’s wild, double-overtime 46-38 win over eighth-ranked Florida State University on Friday at Scott Stadium was enough to push the Cavaliers into the Associated Press Top 25.

The Wahoos, 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the ACC, are No. 24 in the latest AP poll, marking their first appearance in the rankings since 2019. The FSU win was the program’s first over a Top 10 opponent at home since knocking off the fourth-ranked Seminoles in 2005. It came nearly 30 years after the Hoos upset No. 2 FSU at Scott Stadium.

Virginia next travels to face the University of Louisville Cardinals (4-0, 1-0 ACC) on Saturday. Kickoff from L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Kentucky is set for 3:30 p.m. ESPN2 will broadcast the game.

But before looking ahead, let’s go back once more and relive our favorite scenes from a memorable evening at Scott Stadium.

Arial view of fireworks light up a stunning Charlottesville sky during Virginia’s game against Florida State at Scott Stadium.
Fireworks light up a stunning Charlottesville sky during Virginia’s game against Florida State at Scott Stadium.
Portrait of the Cavalier Marching Band and baton twirlers entertain the crowd of 50,107 at Scott Stadium.
The Cavalier Marching Band and baton twirlers entertain the crowd of 50,107 at Scott Stadium.
Portrait of Cavman rises above the sea of students spread across the Scott Stadium hill.
Cavman rises above the sea of students spread across the Scott Stadium hill.
Portrait of UVA fans react to a big play during the win.
UVA fans react to a big play during the win.
Candid portrait of Morris and Jayden Thomas go airborne to bump chests.
Quarterback Chandler Morris and Jayden Thomas go airborne to bump chests.
Picture of the Cavalier Marching Band plays a tune.
The Cavalier Marching Band plays a tune.
Picture of members of the UVA student section display their excitement following a Wahoo touchdown.
Members of the UVA student section display their excitement following a Wahoo touchdown.
Picture of UVA football players, surrounded by the mass of fans who stormed the field, raise their helmets in celebration.
UVA football players, surrounded by the mass of fans who stormed the field, raise their helmets in celebration.
Portrait of Fans snag a selfie with Morris.
Fans snag a selfie with Morris.
View of mass football fans during the UVA football game against Florida State at Scott Stadium.
Three decades after knocking off No. 2 FSU, Cavalier fans react in a similar way to a victory over the eighth-ranked Seminoles.

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October 13, 2025

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