BOSTON — Boston College walk-on kicker Steve Aponavicius vows that nothing will change when the fuss over his football debut goes away.

"A week ago, there was nobody talking to me or looking at me," he said, "and I was still kicking as many balls as I could each day."

The fresh-faced soccer convert had never played football before Thursday night, when he made both of his field goals and both extra points to lead Boston College to a 22-3 victory over No. 22 Virginia Tech. He was mobbed by his teammates, cheered by a crowd that included BC legend Doug Flutie and surrounded by reporters before and after the game.

"All of it was fun. Every minute of it," Aponavicius said, overdressed for the postgame news conference in a coat and tie. "I just wanted to go out and enjoy it."

Matt Ryan hit Kevin Challenger for two touchdown passes and the BC defense forced four turnovers to send the Hokies to their second consecutive loss. Boston College (5-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) is a North Carolina State desperation pass away from being unbeaten.

Virginia Tech (4-2, 2-2) has lost consecutive games since rising to No. 11 in The AP Top 25.