Virginia Tech out to avoid slumber in second half vs. Old Dominion

Virginia Tech out to avoid slumber in second half vs. Old Dominion

Given the way that Virginia Tech flatlined in the second half of a humiliating loss last week, the Hokies might want to consider shifting their signature pregame hype song "Enter Sandman" to halftime. Playlists aside, the Hokies (0-2) will look to play a complete game on Saturday when they host Old Dominion (1-1) in Blacksburg, Va. In its two losses to Southeastern Conference programs, Virginia Tech has been outscored by a combined 48-3 in the s…

Old Dominion Football Seeks Upset Over Virginia Tech Without All-American LB Henderson

Saturday will be the seventh meeting between Old Dominion and Virginia Tech since 2017. The Hokies lead the series 2-4 and have won the last two meetings by almost the same score, 36-17 in 2023 and 37-17 in 2024. ODU’s wins came in 2018 and 2022, which was Brent Pry’s first season as head coach at Virginia Tech. The Monarchs spoiled his coaching debut by knocking off the Hokies in a Week 1 matchup. Former ODU running back Blake Watson scored the…