Virginia Football: 3 takeaways from tight win over Florida State

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 14: Jordan Mack #4 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates with teammates after the end of a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Scott Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – SEPTEMBER 14: Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles rushes in the first half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

1. A light at the end of the tunnel for FSU

In the last two weeks, Florida State has played close games, but they were close for bad reasons. Against Boise State in Week 1, the Seminoles blew an 18 point halftime lead. Against UL-Monroe, Florida State needed overtime to get a victory against a far less talented team from the Sun Belt.

On Saturday night, Taggart’s team was once again in a tight affair, but this time, it wasn’t so negative. The Seminoles played close down the stretch with a top 25 team.

Things have gone so poorly for this program. Since Taggart’s arrival, it has been an endless stream of negative publicity and struggle.

Finally, on Saturday night, this team played a really good football game. They didn’t look like national champions, or even ACC champions, but they played well.

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Considering where this program has been, that’s extremely welcome news.

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