Florida State will look to keep its winning ways in the Tallahassee Regional going on Saturday, facing off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at 6 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 with Mississippi State serving as the home team in the matchup.

Thrasher was known for his fierce pride in Florida State long before he became its president. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business there in 1965. He earned two Bronze Stars in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged as a captain in 1970, then returned to FSU, earning his law degree with honors in 1972.