Wells propels Virginia Tech past Old Dominion 36-17
— Grant Wells threw three touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 36-17 season-opening win over Old Dominion on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Old Dominion Monarchs
17
Virginia Tech Hokies
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODU | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| VT | 2 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 36 |
Lane Stadium · 65,632 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | @ Georgia State Panthers | L 10-42 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:38 17-36
John Love 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:28 17-33
John Love 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:09 17-30
Grant Wells 1 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 5:43 17-23
Keshawn Wicks 5 Yd pass from Grant Wilson (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 9:59 10-23
Ali Jennings 6 Yd pass from Grant Wells (John Love Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-16
Ethan Sanchez 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:03 7-16
Ali Jennings 10 Yd pass from Grant Wells (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 9:33 7-9
Dominic Dutton 16 Yd pass from Grant Wilson (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 14:53 0-9
Jaylin Lane 20 Yd pass from Grant Wells (John Love Kick)
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Safety 4:07 0-2
Team Safety
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VT
2 plays, 3 yards, 1:15 · End of Game
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ODU 1:16
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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VT 3:10
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:05 · Punt
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ODU 4:15
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:23 · Downs
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VT 5:38
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:38 17-36
John Love 21 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 8:13
3 plays, 20 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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VT 9:28
8 plays, 40 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:28 17-33
John Love 27 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 13:11
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:35 · Punt
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VT 14:48
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:06 · Downs
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ODU 1:54
1 play, 12 yards, 0:15 · Fumble
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VT 2:09
8 plays, 65 yards, 3:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:09 17-30
Grant Wells 1 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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ODU 5:43
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:43 17-23
Keshawn Wicks 5 Yd pass from Grant Wilson (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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VT 9:59
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:59 10-23
Ali Jennings 6 Yd pass from Grant Wells (John Love Kick)
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ODU 12:18
7 plays, 44 yards, 2:42 · Fumble
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ODU
12 plays, 64 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal
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VT 2:03
8 plays, 62 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 10-16
Ethan Sanchez 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:03 7-16
Ali Jennings 10 Yd pass from Grant Wells (John Love Kick)
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ODU 5:15
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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VT 6:34
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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ODU 9:33
12 plays, 83 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:33 7-9
Dominic Dutton 16 Yd pass from Grant Wilson (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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VT 14:53
10 plays, 55 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 0-9
Jaylin Lane 20 Yd pass from Grant Wells (John Love Kick)
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ODU 4:07
7 plays, 22 yards, 2:32 · Safety
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Safety 4:07 0-2
Team Safety
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VT 6:42
11 plays, 46 yards, 5:29 · Downs
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ODU 12:11
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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VT 13:52
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:02 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
ODU
VT
19
1st Downs
18
8-15
3rd down efficiency
8-16
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-3
295
Total Yards
368
94
Passing
259
13/25
Comp/Att
18/30
3.8
Yards per pass
8.6
201
Rushing
109
43
Rushing Attempts
43
4.7
Yards per rush
2.5
4-36
Penalties
4-39
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:20
Possession
33:40
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