Florida State rips Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Jermaine Thomas ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the first half and Florida State pounded Virginia 34-14 on Saturday.

The Seminoles (4-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) led 27-0 at halftime after outgaining Virginia 294-42. Thomas, who finished with 122 yards on 16 carries, scored on runs of 70 and 10 yards, and Christian Ponder hit Willie Haulstead with a 15-yard touchdown pass.

Virginia (2-2, 0-1) had beaten FCS schools Richmond and VMI and played well in a 17-14 loss at Southern Cal.