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Old Dominion at Virginia Tech
Sep 7, 2019 • Completed
Away
Old Dominion
Sun Belt

Final Score
17 - 31

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Game Conditions
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Virginia Tech beats Old Dominion 31-17
Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 31-17 in Week 2 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 403-324 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 31-17. Nick Rice 34 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Old Dominion the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 403 total yards, 131 rushing yards, and 272 passing yards. Old Dominion finished with 324 total yards, including 202 on the ground and 122 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 8-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Virginia Tech led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brian Johnson 24 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Nick Rice 34 yd FG GOOD (Old Dominion led 3-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Keshawn King run for 4 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Old Dominion).
Field Goal Good
Brian Johnson 24 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-3 over Old Dominion).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Willis pass complete to Hezekiah Grimsley for 9 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-3 over Old Dominion).
Rushing Touchdown
Ryan Willis run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-3 over Old Dominion).
Rushing Touchdown
Stone Smartt run for 3 yds for a TD, (Nick Rice KICK) (Old Dominion led 10-24 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-17
Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion.
Total yards
403-324
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
131
Virginia Tech averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
272
Virginia Tech averaged 9.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Old Dominion's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Old Dominion |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 403 | 324 |
| Passing Yards | 272 | 122 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 202 |
| First Downs | 21 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 6-66 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-28 | 16-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 26:40 | 33:20 |