Despite facing a heavily favored opponent on the road and starting a true freshman quarterback, the Jackets emerged from Tallahassee with a season-opening win for second-year coach Geoff Collins against Florida State this past Saturday. The ‘Noles were favored by almost two touchdowns, given a 12.5 point spread in their favor and slightly north of a 75% chance to win at kickoff, but in spite several mistakes throughout the game, mostly on special teams, the Jackets managed to pull out a comeback victory in an inspiring beginning to the season.
Tech received the opening kickoff and displayed their new offensive system immediately, completing two passes for twenty yards on the first two plays.