In a game that had a botched snap returned for a touchdown and coaches getting stuck in the elevator, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 20-17 thanks to a last minute touchdown. This is the second time Old Dominion has beaten Virginia Tech, as the Monarchs won 49-35 against the No. 13 ranked Hokies back in 2018.
Old Dominion took advantage of four interceptions by VA Tech quarterback Grant Wells. Old Dominion might not have been flashy but they stayed true to form and not only did they not make mistakes, they capitalized on Virginia Tech’s mistakes.
With the score 17-13, Blake Watson scored the go-ahead touchdown with 33 seconds left and a last second interception sealed the victory. Fans stormed the field in response to the big win.
OLD DOMINION STORMS THE FIELD AFTER UPSETTING VIRGINIA TECH 🚨 pic.twitter.com/UuhMzK5VfG
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 3, 2022
From the upset itself to pointing out that Virginia Tech scheduled Old Dominion for the next decade, many had thoughts about the big upset.
Don’t despair, Virginia Tech is a much better team than when they lost to C-USA Old Dominion in 2018. Now they lost to Sun Belt Old Dominion.
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 3, 2022
Virginia Tech AD after scheduling Old Dominion for 10 straight years pic.twitter.com/n9a4pI6Qqd
— Pregame Empire (@PregameEmpire) September 3, 2022
Old Dominion's last tweet was nearly 3 hours ago.. did the social media manager get stuck in an elevator? https://t.co/u45jCzqbWV
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) September 3, 2022
FYI: Virginia Tech plays Old Dominion for the next nine seasons
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) September 3, 2022
You gotta feel for Virginia Tech. Sometimes you just run into an Old Dominion that was predicted to finish last in their Sun Belt division.
— Mike Ryan (Ruiz) 🙌🏽 (@MichaelRyanRuiz) September 3, 2022
Virginia Tech gets paid a great hourly rate to show up at Old Dominion’s birthday party every few years and make sure all the kids have an amazing time
— Alex Kirshner (@alex_kirshner) September 3, 2022
When you realize you have to play Old Dominion for the next 9 years pic.twitter.com/AWPwOHlC1U
— Vic Damone Jr (@dagreatest33) September 3, 2022
Virginia Tech fired a Head Coach who lost to Old Dominion only to lose to Old Dominion again
— Fifth Quarter Clemson (@FQClemson) September 3, 2022
Old Dominion beats Virginia Tech 20-17.
ODU is now 2-2 all-time against the Hokies, also won at home in 2018. pic.twitter.com/JuYWNsOI4P
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) September 3, 2022
