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Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 44-21 at Lane Stadium on September 12, 2026, to improve to a 2-0 record. Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense forced four fumbles and recorded seven sacks. The Hokies built a 34-3 halftime lead, though Montavious Cunningham was ejected for punching and may face further discipline.
Virginia Tech's defense shut down Old Dominion, forcing turnovers and keeping the Monarchs from sustaining drives, highlighted by Tyson Flowers' scoop-and-score and a late ball-management stand by Keon Wylie, signaling a gritty, do-it-again mindset as the Hokies move to 2-0.
TechSideline has launched a VT vs. ODU score-prediction contest for 2026. Hokie fans can register and submit final scores plus a tiebreaker (Ethan Grunkemeyer passing yards) without needing a paid subscription. Entries close Sept. 12 at 12:00 PM ET, with weekly and season-long competitions; to win the season-long prize, participants must predict at least 80% of Virginia Tech games. As of now, 1,793 entries have been submitted.
Virginia Tech fired head coach Brent Pry after a 0-3 start and a disappointing loss to Old Dominion, with offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery set to serve as interim coach.
Virginia Tech's football team suffered a humiliating 45-26 home loss to Old Dominion, leading to speculation that head coach Brent Pry's tenure may be over after a disappointing start to the season.
Indiana football narrowly defeated Old Dominion 27-14 in their season opener, but the game was marred by poor execution and mistakes, leading coach Cignetti to express dissatisfaction despite the win. The team showed potential but needs to improve significantly to meet expectations for a successful season.
Old Dominion University is set to hire Maryland assistant Mike Jones as its new head basketball coach, with a news conference scheduled for Friday. Jones, an Old Dominion alum, has a strong coaching background, including a successful tenure at DeMatha Catholic High School and experience with USA Basketball. He replaces Jeff Jones, who retired after a 32-year coaching career, and will take over a team that has been led by interim coach Kieran Donohue.
Old Dominion University has hired Maryland assistant Mike Jones, an alum of the university, as its new head basketball coach. Jones, who previously coached at DeMatha Catholic High School and has experience with USA Basketball, replaces Jeff Jones, who retired after a 32-year coaching career. Old Dominion's athletic director praised Jones for his recruiting ability, coaching acumen, and community engagement. Jones takes over a team that has been led by interim coach Kieran Donohue and will finish its regular season under his leadership.
Old Dominion coach Jeff Jones, who has been with the Monarchs since 2013, is retiring after a 32-year coaching career. Jones, 63, stepped away for health reasons earlier in the season after suffering a heart attack and undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. He leaves behind a legacy that includes leading Old Dominion to the NCAA tournament in 2019 and achieving success at American University and as an assistant at Virginia.
Old Dominion men's basketball coach Jeff Jones suffered a heart attack and is expected to make a full recovery. He was admitted to a hospital in Honolulu after the team's loss to TCU in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Assistant coach Kieran Donohue will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the tournament. Jones, who has been with Old Dominion for 11 seasons, has led the team to a 203-132 record and eight NCAA tournament appearances.
Western Kentucky's redshirt freshman quarterback, Caden Veltkamp, led a remarkable comeback, throwing for 383 yards and five touchdowns, as the Hilltoppers erased a 28-point deficit to defeat Old Dominion 38-35 in overtime at the Famous Toastery Bowl. Veltkamp's performance came after being told he would be converted to a tight end if he returned next season. Western Kentucky's Dalvin Smith had three touchdown catches, including two one-handed grabs. The win marked the first year for the bowl in Charlotte, which was moved from the Bahamas due to stadium renovations.
The 2023-24 college football bowl games have begun, with Western Kentucky pulling off a stunning comeback victory over Old Dominion in the Famous Toastery Bowl. Western Kentucky overcame a 28-0 deficit to win 38-35 in overtime. Other notable results include Texas Tech defeating Cal 34-14, UCLA beating Boise State 35-22, Fresno State dominating New Mexico State 37-10, and Appalachian State edging out Miami Ohio 13-9 in rain-soaked conditions. Jacksonville State also secured a thrilling overtime win against Louisiana in the New Orleans Bowl.
Western Kentucky stages a remarkable comeback, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to force overtime and eventually win the Famous Toastery Bowl 38-35 over Old Dominion. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp, who didn't start the game, threw five touchdowns and led the team to victory. Old Dominion had a commanding 28-0 lead early on, but Western Kentucky rallied back, with Veltkamp connecting with three different receivers for touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Hilltoppers sealed the win with a blocked field goal in overtime and a subsequent field goal of their own.
Western Kentucky and Old Dominion will face off in the Famous Toastery Bowl, a temporary replacement for the Bahamas Bowl, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Western Kentucky holds a 6-1 edge in the series against Old Dominion, but will be without their star quarterback Austin Reed, while Old Dominion will be missing All-American linebacker Jason Henderson. The game is expected to be closely contested, with Old Dominion favored by 2.5 points.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Old Dominion Monarchs will face off in the 2023 Famous Toastery Bowl. Old Dominion is favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 48 total points. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts an Over on the total points and suggests that one side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations.