Trey Benson runs for 200 yards, 2 TDs to help No. 5 Florida State beat Virginia Tech 39-17
— Florida State’s running game had struggled for much of the season. Trey Benson changed that Saturday with a career-best performance.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
17
Florida State Seminoles
39
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| FSU | 22 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 39 |
Doak Campbell Stadium · 79,560 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | @ Clemson Tigers | W 20-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 34-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ California Golden Bears | L 20-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | vs Pittsburgh Panthers | L 33-35 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:28 17-39
Trey Benson 85 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Field Goal 6:23 17-32
Ryan Fitzgerald 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:19 17-29
Trey Benson 62 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 14:47 17-22
Bhayshul Tuten 99 Yd Kickoff Return (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 0:46 10-22
Bhayshul Tuten 5 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Field Goal 9:37 3-22
John Love 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:34 0-22
Johnny Wilson 18 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 4:44 0-15
Lawrance Toafili 28 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 9:13 0-8
Johnny Wilson 7 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Brian Courtney Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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FSU
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:33 · End of Game
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VT 1:33
3 plays, 57 yards, 1:04 · Fumble
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FSU 2:37
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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VT 5:57
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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FSU 8:28
1 play, 85 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 17-39
Trey Benson 85 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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VT 8:39
12 plays, 60 yards, 6:11 · Downs
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FSU 14:50
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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VT 2:12
5 plays, 18 yards, 4:11 · Punt
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FSU 6:23
11 plays, 71 yards, 5:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:23 17-32
Ryan Fitzgerald 26 Yd Field Goal
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VT 11:59
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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FSU 14:19
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:19 17-29
Trey Benson 62 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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VT 14:47
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:47 17-22
Bhayshul Tuten 99 Yd Kickoff Return (John Love Kick)
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FSU 15:00
1 play, -10 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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VT 0:46
16 plays, 70 yards, 6:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:46 10-22
Bhayshul Tuten 5 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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FSU 7:41
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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VT 9:37
8 plays, 76 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:37 3-22
John Love 29 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 13:39
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:31 · Punt
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VT 0:10
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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FSU 1:34
7 plays, 45 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:34 0-22
Johnny Wilson 18 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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VT 3:50
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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FSU 4:44
7 plays, 66 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:44 0-15
Lawrance Toafili 28 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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VT 7:42
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:31 · Punt
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FSU 9:13
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:13 0-8
Johnny Wilson 7 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Brian Courtney Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
VT
FSU
19
1st Downs
20
2-13
3rd down efficiency
5-12
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
313
Total Yards
452
104
Passing
170
14/27
Comp/Att
18/25
3.9
Yards per pass
6.8
209
Rushing
282
35
Rushing Attempts
36
6.0
Yards per rush
7.8
6-60
Penalties
12-99
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:16
Possession
28:44
Highlights
00:56
Florida State scores and tacks on the 2-point conversion
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00:58
Lawrance Toafili 'body-surfs' his way into the end zone
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00:28
Jordan Travis finds Johnny Wilson for the duo's 2nd TD
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00:42
'Air Tuten' hurdles a defender for a Virginia Tech TD
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