US EditionColton Joseph’s Big Day Carries Old Dominion to 45-26 Upset of Virginia Tech
Old Dominion, as 6.5-point underdogs, gained 527 total yards and scored four first-half touchdowns off turnovers to secure their first road win over an ACC team.
- Old Dominion defeated Virginia Tech 45-26 in a college football game on September 13, 2025, in Blacksburg, Va.
- Despite being predicted to lose by nearly a touchdown, the Monarchs took advantage of two Virginia Tech turnovers in the first half to establish a commanding 28-0 lead at halftime.
- Old Dominion amassed 527 total yards, including 276 passing yards and two touchdowns from Colton Joseph, and a strong rushing performance of 250 yards led by Trequan Jones.
- Virginia Tech fell to 0-3 for the first time since 1987 and has lost four straight games dating to last season, allowing 1,017 yards and being outscored 89-46 in the past two games.
- The defeat puts Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry’s job security into question, while Old Dominion, now holding a 2-1 record, could become an unexpected contender in the Sun Belt Conference standings.
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Pry's seat hotter after 0-3 Hokies fall to ODU
In a pivotal season for Brent Pry, Virginia Tech fell to 0-3 Saturday, as the Hokies lost to Old Dominion 45-26 at home. Virginia Tech dropped to 16-24 in his tenure, including a two-game run this year in which the team was outscored 89-46.
Old Dominion dominates Virginia Tech for historic road victory
BLACKSBURG, VA (WTKR)- Ever since Virginia Tech topped Old Dominion in Norfolk last year, quarterback Colton Joseph has had a certain date circled on his calendar- the day he would get the chance to have another shot at the Hokies."I knew this was the time I needed to shine the most and the time I needed to come out here and just get my get-back really, after what happened last year," Joseph said.He and the Monarchs did just that Saturday night,…
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Colton Joseph's big day carries Old Dominion to 45-26 upset of Virginia Tech
Colton Joseph threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns to lead Old Dominion over Virginia Tech. Joseph completed 16 of 22 passes and also rushed for 63 yards and a score for the Monarchs (2-1), who registered their first ever road win over an ACC opponent.
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