ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Hokies Defeat Old Dominion 36-17
The Hokies grabbed a Week 1 victory over the Monarchs on Saturday, winning 36-17 at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field.
Virginia Tech was a favorite by -16.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 48.0.
Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 55 yards, while Grant Wells added 27 yards in the win. Ali Jennings and Jaylin Lane added 72 and 69 receiving yards respectively.
Grant Wilson rushed for 81 yards for Old Dominion, while Keshawn Wicks added 73 yards. Grant Wilson threw for 94 yards for the Monarchs, while receivers Obie Sanni and Isiah Paige had 18 and 17 yards respectively.
Virginia Tech outgained Old Dominion 368-295 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 19-18 by the Monarchs.
The time of possession battle favored Virginia Tech as their offense was on the field for 33:40, longer than the 26:20 of their opponents.
Next game, Virginia Tech takes its act home to face Purdue looking for another win. For Old Dominion, they head home to face Louisiana-Lafayette.