Back to the NCAA Newsfeed

Florida State stumbles in Willie Taggart's debut with loss to Virginia Tech

Recapping the top moments from college football's Week 1 action, which include Maryland's upset of Texas and how Ohio State fared without coach Urban Meyer. USA TODAY

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — No. 17 Virginia Tech topped No. 19 Florida State 24-3 in Willie Taggart’s FSU debut. Here are three takeaways from the Hokies' win:

1. This is a work in progress. The Seminoles had their fair share of opening-night jitters, which might have been expected when you consider the situation: FSU went 7-6 last year and changed coaches and schemes during the offseason, which combined with a matchup with a ranked Virginia Tech team wasn’t a winning formula.