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3 Takeaways From Virginia Tech Football's Win over ODU
Virginia Tech scored on offense, defense and special teams as Brandon Grunkemeyer threw for 5 touchdowns and Reynolds caught 12 passes for 164 yards.
On Saturday, Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 44-21 at Lane Stadium, with quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer throwing for 327 yards and Luke Reynolds recording 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Tyson Flowers, a safety for Virginia Tech, noted the team did not dwell on last season's loss to Old Dominion, saying, "That wasn't our focus," as players prioritized executing their game plan.
Virginia Tech's defense dominated early, recording five sacks and two scoop-and-score touchdowns in the first quarter, while the offense amassed 416 total net yards and Grunkemeyer completed 31 of 42 passes.
Grunkemeyer credited the offensive line's protection after the win, saying, "I give props to our guys there," and scored his first rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 1-yard sneak.
This 44-21 victory positions Virginia Tech at 2-0 for the first time since 2021, as the coaching staff aims to build consistency and develop roster depth heading into future matchups.