Bud Foster conducts warmups with the defense before the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Houshun Gaines smiles during pregame warmups prior to the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
The Hokies huddle up before the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Frank Beamer waits for a moment with the media prior to the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
The Hokies take the field before the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Frank Beamer walks off the field after participating in the coin toss as an honorary captain before the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Fans stand and pose with t--shirts spelling Hokies at the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Khalil Ladler (9) tackles FSU's Cam Akers (3) during the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Fans shake their keys for a key play during the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Khalil Ladler (9) celebrates his fumble recovery in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Deshawn McClease (33) runs up the middle in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Trevon Hill (94) celebrates a sack during the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Caleb Farley (3) dives and helps to break up a pass intended for Keith Gavin (89) in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
The Hokies wore matte maroon helmets during the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Justin Fuente looks at the scoreboard during the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Caleb Farley defends FSU's Kieth Gavin during the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Trevon Hill prepares to rush agains the FSU offense in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Eric Kumah (83) looks to catch a blocked punt attempt before returning it for a touchdown in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Eric Kumah (83) celebrates a blocked punt returned for a touchdown in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Josh Jackson throws in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Deshawn McClease runs through a narrow hole in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
FSU fans painted in garnet and gold glitter look on as the Seminoles fall to the Hokies 24-3 in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Caleb Farley celebrates a sack on Deondre Francois in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Steven Peoples (32) runs in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Khalil Ladler tackles FSU's Jacques Patrick in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Reggie Floyd (21) tackles Tre' McKitty (6) in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Eric Kumah (83) breaks a tackle en route to scoring the game-sealing touchdown during the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Caleb Farley (3) intercepts a pass in the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Justin Fuente walks toward midfield to shake hands with Florida State head coach Willie Taggart after the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Josh Jackson runs over to celebrate with fans after the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Divine Diablo celebrates the Hokies' 24-3 win with fans after the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Josh Jackson celebrates the Hokies' 24-3 victory over the Seminoles with fans after the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Josh Jackson smiles after the 24-3 victory over the Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Bud Foster and Justin Fuente celebrate after the 24-3 win over the Seminoles, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Ricky Walker holds up the Lunch Pail as he celebrates with fans after the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Fans cheer after the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)
Ricky Walker holds up the Lunch Pail after the matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (Photo by Cory Hancock)