Old Dominion Monarchs 17–36 Virginia Tech Hokies: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Old Dominion Monarchs 36–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Old Dominion Monarchs 17, Virginia Tech Hokies 36.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies rolled past Old Dominion Monarchs 36–17 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) — 251.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.44 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Bhayshul Tuten — 55.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Ali Jennings — 5 rec, 72.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech (-0.043/play) vs Old Dominion (-0.147/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Old Dominion Monarchs	2	9	6	0	17
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	12	12	6	36

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ODUOld Dominion Monarchs

+2

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 10

+3

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Old Dominion
Q1Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
2-0
Safety
Virginia Tech
Q2TD
JLJaylin Lane
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-6
Grant Wells pass to Jaylin Lane for a touchdown (20 yards)
Old Dominion
Q2TD
DDDominic Dutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
8-6
Grant Wilson pass to Dominic Dutton for a touchdown (16 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q2TD
AJAli Jennings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
8-12
Grant Wells pass to Ali Jennings for a touchdown (10 yards)
Old Dominion
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
11-12
Field goal good from 28 yards
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
AJAli Jennings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
11-18
Grant Wells pass to Ali Jennings for a touchdown (6 yards)
Old Dominion
Q3TD
KWKeshawn Wicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
17-18
Grant Wilson pass to Keshawn Wicks for a touchdown (5 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
GWGrant Wells
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
17-24
Grant Wells rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
17-27
Field goal good from 27 yards
Virginia Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
17-30
Field goal good from 21 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) — 251.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +12.75 EPA
Grant Wilson (Old Dominion) — 77.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.50 EPA/play -14.98 EPA

Rushing

Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech) — 55.0 yds -0.30 EPA
Grant Wilson (Old Dominion) — 98.0 yds +0.62 EPA
Keshawn Wicks (Old Dominion) — 71.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Receiving

Ali Jennings (Virginia Tech) — 5 rec · 72.0 yds +1.74 EPA
Jaylin Lane (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 69.0 yds +1.87 EPA
Ahmarian Granger (Old Dominion) — 3 rec · 14.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Grant Wells	Virginia Tech	29	58.6%	251	3	+0.44	+12.75
Grant Wilson	Old Dominion	30	43.3%	77	2	-0.50	-14.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Old Dominion	Virginia Tech
Plays	65	72
EPA / play	-0.147	-0.043
Total EPA	-9.58	-3.11
Success rate	41.5%	37.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.499	+0.440
Rush EPA / play	+0.154	-0.369
Yards	317	361

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	7	-2.27	Punt
Q1	Old Dominion	3	1	-2.47	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	10	23	-3.77	Ended
Q1	Old Dominion	6	23	-0.87	Safety
Q1	Virginia Tech	10	55	+4.09	Pass TD
Q2	Old Dominion	12	83	+7.03	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	16	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Old Dominion	5	13	-1.55	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	8	62	+5.19	Pass TD
Q2	Old Dominion	10	43	+0.66	Field goal
Q3	Old Dominion	7	44	-2.27	Fumble
Q3	Virginia Tech	6	69	+5.16	Pass TD
Q3	Old Dominion	8	60	+5.40	Pass TD
Q3	Virginia Tech	8	65	+4.66	Rush TD
Q3	Old Dominion	1	12	-4.73	Fumble
Q3	Virginia Tech	6	9	-5.68	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Grant Wilson pass intercepted (-6.24 EPA)
Q3 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Fumble (-5.27 EPA)
Q3 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Fumble (-4.73 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Rush (2nd & 5) (-4.06 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells pass to Ali Jennings for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.57 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells pass to Ali Jennings for 44 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.55 EPA)
Q4 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Punt (-3.48 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells pass to Jaylin Lane for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (36–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) — 251.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech at -0.043 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Old Dominion Monarchs 17, Virginia Tech Hokies 36 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 17–36.

Where can I find the Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525467.

Who led Old Dominion Monarchs vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) led passers with 251.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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