This could go either way, FSU is either deflated, or they have an increased sense of urgency.
But I remember in 2002 ,when Miami had a FAR superior team that they were lucky to defeat FSU at the Orange Bowl in a game that they were losing by two scores in the 4th quarter. That was the game that nobody wanted to tackle Greg Jones.
Rivalry games are different. I will say this, we know how seriously Mario takes things like in-state rivalries and 'trajectory of programs' in Florida. Given that fact it's FSU and we have a BYE week, I expect a team that will be ready to play ball.
In regards to tonights game, I thought Virginia with their live offense would give FSU some problems, but I believed that the Noles would pull away late to win by something like 48-31. But the way Elliot slowed the game down with the run game was key