Kyron Drones runs, passes Virginia Tech past Old Dominion, 37-17
— Kyron Drones threw for a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 37-17 win over Old Dominion on Saturday at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
37
Old Dominion Monarchs
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 14 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 37 |
| ODU | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
S.B. Ballard Stadium · 22,208 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:32 37-17
Tariq Sims 16 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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Field Goal 5:08 37-10
John Love 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:10 34-10
Bhayshul Tuten 22 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 27-10
Bhayshul Tuten 16 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Field Goal 8:07 20-10
John Love 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 17-10
John Love 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:14 14-10
Ethan Sanchez 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:13 14-7
Quinn Henicle 65 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 5:50 14-0
Kyron Drones 1 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 12:05 7-0
Jaylin Lane 25 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick)
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VT
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:32 · End of Game
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ODU 3:32
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:32 37-17
Tariq Sims 16 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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VT 5:08
7 plays, 18 yards, 3:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:08 37-10
John Love 41 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 9:01
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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VT 10:10
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:10 34-10
Bhayshul Tuten 22 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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ODU 14:01
3 plays, 12 yards, 0:54 · Interception
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VT 14:55
8 plays, 59 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 27-10
Bhayshul Tuten 16 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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ODU 4:11
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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VT 5:14
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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ODU 5:22
5 plays, 4 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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VT 8:07
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:07 20-10
John Love 32 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 9:12
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:26 · Fumble
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VT 10:43
6 plays, 68 yards, 2:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 17-10
John Love 21 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 13:38
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:22 · Punt
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ODU
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:50 · End of Half
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VT 1:50
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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ODU 2:43
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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VT 3:59
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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ODU 5:14
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:14 14-10
Ethan Sanchez 28 Yd Field Goal
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VT 8:04
11 plays, 58 yards, 5:04 · Missed FG
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ODU 13:13
1 play, 65 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:13 14-7
Quinn Henicle 65 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
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VT 13:23
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:56 · Punt
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ODU 14:19
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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VT 0:25
8 plays, 40 yards, 3:33 · Downs
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ODU 3:58
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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VT 5:50
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:50 14-0
Kyron Drones 1 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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ODU 9:19
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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VT 12:05
7 plays, 76 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:05 7-0
Jaylin Lane 25 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick)
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
VT
ODU
22
1st Downs
11
8-18
3rd down efficiency
2-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
465
Total Yards
293
176
Passing
50
15/26
Comp/Att
6/14
6.8
Yards per pass
3.6
289
Rushing
243
51
Rushing Attempts
39
5.7
Yards per rush
6.2
2-19
Penalties
7-74
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
37:50
Possession
22:10
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