Willis leads Virginia Tech past Old Dominion, 31-17
Ryan Willis threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Virginia Tech beat Old Dominion 31-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Old Dominion Monarchs
17
Virginia Tech Hokies
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODU | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| VT | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
Lane Stadium · 57,282 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | W 21-8 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Marshall Thundering Herd | L 23-36 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 0-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/15/26 | vs Georgia Southern Eagles | L 15-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ App State Mountaineers | W 10-3 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:56 17-31
Phil Patterson 13 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:15 17-24
Stone Smartt 15 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 1:24 10-24
Stone Smartt 3 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 6:40 3-24
Ryan Willis 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 5:17 3-17
Hezekiah Grimsley 9 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Field Goal 1:12 3-10
Brian Johnson 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:47 3-7
Nick Rice 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:30 0-7
Keshawn King 4 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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ODU
7 plays, 52 yards, 1:36 · End of Game
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VT 1:36
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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ODU 2:35
9 plays, 18 yards, 3:07 · Downs
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VT 5:42
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:22 · Fumble
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ODU 7:04
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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VT 8:06
1 play, 13 yards, 0:12 · Fumble
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ODU 8:18
10 plays, 30 yards, 3:32 · Downs
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VT 11:56
3 plays, 17 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:56 17-31
Phil Patterson 13 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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ODU 13:15
5 plays, 78 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:15 17-24
Stone Smartt 15 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 14:49
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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ODU 1:24
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:24 10-24
Stone Smartt 3 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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VT 6:40
12 plays, 93 yards, 5:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:40 3-24
Ryan Willis 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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ODU 12:01
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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ODU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Half
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VT 0:05
11 plays, 38 yards, 4:21 · Missed FG
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ODU 4:26
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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VT 5:17
8 plays, 59 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:17 3-17
Hezekiah Grimsley 9 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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ODU 8:05
5 plays, 6 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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VT 11:56
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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ODU 13:34
4 plays, 1 yard, 2:30 · Punt
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VT 1:12
9 plays, 70 yards, 3:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:12 3-10
Brian Johnson 24 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 4:47
12 plays, 48 yards, 6:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:47 3-7
Nick Rice 34 Yd Field Goal
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VT 11:30
10 plays, 77 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:30 0-7
Keshawn King 4 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
ODU
VT
19
1st Downs
21
4-15
3rd down efficiency
8-13
3-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
324
Total Yards
403
122
Passing
272
16/30
Comp/Att
16/28
4.1
Yards per pass
9.7
202
Rushing
131
43
Rushing Attempts
39
4.7
Yards per rush
3.4
6-66
Penalties
6-65
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
33:20
Possession
26:40
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