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Virginia Tech at Old Dominion
Sep 2, 2022 • Completed
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC

Final Score
17 - 20

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Old Dominion edges Virginia Tech 20-17
Old Dominion defeated Virginia Tech 20-17 in Week 1 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 245-340 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Old Dominion set the terms early in a game that finished 20-17. Grant Wells run for 18 yds for a TD, (William Ross KICK) came with {'seconds': 12, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Old Dominion's box score carried the story: 245 total yards, 80 rushing yards, and 165 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 340 total yards, including 147 on the ground and 193 through the air.
Old Dominion converted 3-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-5, Old Dominion led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ethan Sanchez 29 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Grant Wells run for 18 yds for a TD, (William Ross KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Old Dominion).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
TEAM run for a loss of 54 yards TEAM fumbled, recovered by ODU Robert Kennedy III , return for 25 yds, (Ethan Sanchez KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-10 over Old Dominion).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Sanchez 29 yd FG GOOD (Old Dominion led 3-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
William Ross 44 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-10 over Old Dominion).
Passing Touchdown
Grant Wells pass complete to Keshawn King for 6 yds for a TD, (William Ross KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-10 over Old Dominion).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Sanchez 20 yd FG GOOD (Old Dominion led 13-17 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-17
Old Dominion defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
245-340
Old Dominion held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
80
Old Dominion averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
165
Old Dominion averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-16
Old Dominion's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Old Dominion | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 245 | 340 |
| Passing Yards | 165 | 193 |
| Rushing Yards | 80 | 147 |
| First Downs | 13 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-16 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 14-100 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-35 | 21-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 24:05 | 35:55 |