CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the University of Virginia has been fined for violation of the league’s event security policy following its football game versus Florida State University on September 26.
 
The violation occurred when fans entered the field of play after the conclusion of the contest. The conference’s event security policy is designed to protect the safety and well-being of all student-athletes, coaches, officials and fans.
 
In accordance with ACC policy, Virginia will incur a fine of $50,000 for a first offense. 
 
All fines collected under the policy are directed to the Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship Fund, which benefits ACC student-athletes pursuing graduate education.
 
The updated event security policy was announced on July 22, 2025, during ACC Football Kickoff. The initiative applies to football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball for the 2025-26 academic year. (Click Here for the release)