Old Dominion shocks No. 13 Virginia Tech with backup QB
Blake LaRussa came off the bench to throw for 495 yards and four TDs as Old Dominion stunned Virginia Tech for its first win over a Power 5 program.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
35
Old Dominion Monarchs
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
| ODU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 49 |
S.B. Ballard Stadium · 20,532 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | @ SMU Mustangs | L 28-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Clemson Tigers | W 20-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 34-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ California Golden Bears | L 20-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | vs Pittsburgh Panthers | L 33-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:34 35-49
Jeremy Cox 40 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 5:11 35-42
Jonathan Duhart 29 Yd pass from Blake LaRussa (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 7:15 35-35
Chris Cunningham 13 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:57 28-35
Jeremy Cox 15 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 12:55 28-28
Travis Fulgham 25 Yd pass from Blake LaRussa (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 0:32 28-21
Damon Hazelton 72 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 3:40 21-21
Blake LaRussa 1 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 9:38 21-14
Steven Peoples 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:07 14-14
Jonathan Duhart 4 Yd pass from Blake LaRussa (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 7:42 14-7
Sean Savoy 28 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:38 7-7
Jonathan Duhart 14 Yd pass from Blake LaRussa (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 10:14 7-0
Steven Peoples 87 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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VT
9 plays, 50 yards, 1:34 · End of Game
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ODU 1:34
6 plays, 79 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:34 35-49
Jeremy Cox 40 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 2:33
9 plays, 44 yards, 2:38 · Downs
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ODU 5:11
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:11 35-42
Jonathan Duhart 29 Yd pass from Blake LaRussa (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 7:15
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:15 35-35
Chris Cunningham 13 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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ODU 9:57
5 plays, 67 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:57 28-35
Jeremy Cox 15 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 11:07
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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ODU 12:55
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:55 28-28
Travis Fulgham 25 Yd pass from Blake LaRussa (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 0:32
1 play, 72 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 28-21
Damon Hazelton 72 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Brian Johnson Kick)
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ODU 0:43
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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VT 1:56
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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ODU 3:40
9 plays, 65 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:40 21-21
Blake LaRussa 1 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 7:18
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:40 · Punt
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ODU 7:58
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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VT 9:38
11 plays, 84 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:38 21-14
Steven Peoples 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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VT
1 play, -2 yards, 0:07 · End of Half
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ODU 0:07
9 plays, 79 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:07 14-14
Jonathan Duhart 4 Yd pass from Blake LaRussa (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 1:39
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:11 · Interception
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ODU 3:50
9 plays, 55 yards, 3:52 · Missed FG
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VT 7:42
5 plays, 55 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:42 14-7
Sean Savoy 28 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Brian Johnson Kick)
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ODU 9:14
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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VT 10:11
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:23 · Punt
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ODU 13:34
4 plays, 47 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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VT
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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ODU 1:45
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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VT 3:41
8 plays, 37 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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ODU 7:38
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:38 7-7
Jonathan Duhart 14 Yd pass from Blake LaRussa (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 10:14
1 play, 87 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:14 7-0
Steven Peoples 87 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 43 events.
Team Stats
VT
ODU
26
1st Downs
30
4-14
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
600
Total Yards
632
282
Passing
495
17/34
Comp/Att
30/50
8.3
Yards per pass
9.9
318
Rushing
137
49
Rushing Attempts
34
6.5
Yards per rush
4.0
7-95
Penalties
2-10
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
30:31
Possession
29:29
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