Old Dominion does it again, beats Virginia Tech 20-17
— Blake Watson scored on a 1-yard run with 33 seconds to play and Old Dominion beat Virginia Tech for the second time in as many tries on its home field, 20-17 on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
17
Old Dominion Monarchs
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| ODU | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
S.B. Ballard Stadium · 21,944 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 0:00 17-20
Blake Watson 1 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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Field Goal 12:30 17-13
Ethan Sanchez 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:11 17-10
Keshawn King 6 Yd pass from Grant Wells (William Ross Kick)
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Field Goal 9:03 10-10
William Ross 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:26 7-10
Robert Kennedy III 25 Yd Fumble Return (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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Field Goal 12:02 7-3
Ethan Sanchez 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:12 7-0
Grant Wells 18 Yd Run (William Ross Kick)
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ODU
1 play, -3 yards, 0:07 · End of Game
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VT 0:07
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:26 · Interception
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ODU 0:33
9 plays, 59 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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VT 2:58
8 plays, 19 yards, 3:59 · Interception
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ODU 6:57
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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VT 8:57
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:33 · Punt
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ODU 12:30
12 plays, 49 yards, 3:57 · Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 17-20
Blake Watson 1 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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Field Goal 12:30 17-13
Ethan Sanchez 20 Yd Field Goal
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VT 1:27
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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ODU 2:50
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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VT 5:11
3 plays, 10 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:11 17-10
Keshawn King 6 Yd pass from Grant Wells (William Ross Kick)
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ODU 5:57
1 play, -9 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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VT 6:04
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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ODU 8:00
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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VT 9:03
8 plays, 46 yards, 4:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:03 10-10
William Ross 44 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 13:31
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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VT
4 plays, 13 yards, 0:26 · End of Half
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ODU 0:26
1 play, 16 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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VT 0:35
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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VT 1:26
7 plays, -7 yards, 3:21 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:26 7-10
Robert Kennedy III 25 Yd Fumble Return (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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ODU 4:47
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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VT 5:49
7 plays, 36 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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ODU 9:06
3 plays, 17 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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VT 10:12
5 plays, 57 yards, 1:50 · Interception
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ODU 12:02
8 plays, 25 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:02 7-3
Ethan Sanchez 29 Yd Field Goal
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VT 0:48
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Interception
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ODU 2:17
9 plays, 37 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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VT 6:09
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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ODU 7:26
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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VT 9:12
4 plays, 66 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:12 7-0
Grant Wells 18 Yd Run (William Ross Kick)
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ODU 10:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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VT 12:10
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:50 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
VT
ODU
19
1st Downs
14
5-16
3rd down efficiency
2-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
333
Total Yards
249
197
Passing
165
21/36
Comp/Att
14/35
5.5
Yards per pass
4.7
136
Rushing
84
39
Rushing Attempts
33
3.5
Yards per rush
2.5
14-100
Penalties
6-65
5
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
4
Interceptions thrown
0
35:55
Possession
24:05
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