Veteran quarterback among Virginia players to know vs. FSU in Week 5
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The FSU Seminoles will have another chance to pick up a win over a Power Four opponent this weekend, but it will once again be tough with the Virginia Cavaliers coming to Tallahassee for a crucial Week 5 matchup.
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The Seminoles (2-2, 0-1 ACC) are the underdogs in this game and desperately need this win to get their season going, with their only wins coming against the New Mexico State Aggies and Central Arkansas Bears, and neither performance was dominant. They will be looking for revenge after Virginia beat them last year, losing 46-38 in double overtime.
Virginia (3-1, 1-0 ACC) opened the year with a dominant win over the NC State Wolfpack, showing their success from last year was no fluke under Tony Elliot. The Cavaliers are now 8-1 over the past two years in ACC games, in large part due to their offensive success, which has continued this season, despite having a new quarterback in Beau Pribula.
The Seminoles lead the all-time series 15-5 and are 9-1 at home against the Cavaliers. That level of success has slipped lately, with Virginia winning the last two meetings and three of the past four.
Here are five Virginia players to know ahead of the rematch between FSU and Virginia in Tallahassee.
Beau Pribula, Quarterback
Beau Pribula has had a strong start to his fifth season overall and his first with Virginia. He has completed 76.7% (66-86) of his passes for 793 yards, 11 touchdowns, and one interception. He is also a dangerous runner, carrying the ball 34 times for 125 yards and one touchdown.
He has played in 34 games during his career, making 14 starts over the past two seasons. At 6-foot-2 and 209 pounds, he can be tough for defenders to tackle, and FSU will have to do a good job of keeping him in the pocket and bringing him down when they can.
Kam Robinson, Linebacker
The four-year contributor made the Preseason All-ACC Team and is someone FSU's offense will have to account for. He missed their season opener, but has started the three games since, recording 15 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, and one pass breakup. He and Maddox Marcellus give them a strong core at linebacker that will pose a tough challenge for FSU.
WR Rico Flores Jr., Wide Receiver
Rico Flores Jr. has played in just two games this season, but is second on the team with 10 receptions for 139 yards and a touchdown. He had the best game of his career against Delaware last week, catching nine passes for 113 yards and his touchdown. He started his career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before spending the past two seasons with the UCLA Bruins.
Matthew Fobbs-White, Defensive End
Matthew Fobbs-White has been Virginia's top pass-rusher this season, and FSU's offensive line will have to keep him in check, or it could be a long day for Ashton Daniels and the rest of the offense. He is tied for the team lead in pressures (11), sacks (2.0), and tackles for loss (2.5), to go with 10 tackles.
Brandyn Hillman, Safety
Brandyn Hillman has been their top defensive back this season and already has three interceptions in four games this season. The fourth-year player is in his first season with Virginia after starting his career with the Michigan Wolverines, playing in 37 games and starting 15. The Portsmouth, Virginia native also has 12 tackles and a forced fumble
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