When Virginia Tech and Florida State played for the first time in the 2000s, it was for the biggest prize possible — a national championship.

Since that Sugar Bowl matchup, where Chris Weinke and Seminoles held off Michael Vick and the Hokies to claim the 1999 title, the two teams have faced each other in another bowl game, twice in the ACC championship game and four other times in regular-season conference games — many of which were pivotal games for one or both sides.

Other than keeping on track for bowl eligibility, Saturday night’s game at Doak Campbell Stadium does not have the shine as some of the past matchups.

For those watching the bowl picture for programs out of the College Football Playoff picture, the Hokies (3-6, 2-3 ACC) are the more desperate team. After winning its firs

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