Total Yards
Virginia Tech368
Old Dominion295
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Old Dominion at Virginia Tech
Sep 3, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Old Dominion
Sun Belt
Final Score
17 - 36
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech259
Old Dominion94
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech109
Old Dominion201
Turnovers
Virginia Tech0
Old Dominion3
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature69°F
Wind3 mph E
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech33:40
Old Dominion26:20
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Game Story
Virginia Tech beats Old Dominion 36-17
Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 36-17 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 368-295 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 36-17. Team Safety came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Old Dominion the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 368 total yards, 109 rushing yards, and 259 passing yards. Old Dominion finished with 295 total yards, including 201 on the ground and 94 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 8-16 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Virginia Tech led 16-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was John Love 27 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Safety
Team Safety (Old Dominion led 0-2 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Grant Wells pass complete to Jaylin Lane for 20 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 9-0 over Old Dominion).
Passing Touchdown
Grant Wilson pass complete to Dominic Dutton for 16 yds for a TD (Ethan Sanchez KICK) (Old Dominion led 7-9 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Grant Wells pass complete to Ali Jennings for 10 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 16-7 over Old Dominion).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Sanchez 28 yd FG GOOD (Old Dominion led 10-16 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Grant Wells run for 1 yd for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 30-17 over Old Dominion).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-17
Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion.
Total yards
368-295
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
109
Virginia Tech averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
259
Virginia Tech averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-15
Old Dominion's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Old Dominion |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 368 | 295 |
| Passing Yards | 259 | 94 |
| Rushing Yards | 109 | 201 |
| First Downs | 18 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-39 | 4-36 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-30 | 13-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 33:40 | 26:20 |