Virginia Tech Hokies
· 2026-06-25
The Virginia Tech Hokies will host Old Dominion in Week 2, on September 12, after facing VMI Keydets on September 5.
The Hokies fell behind Old Dominion 28-0 at halftime and lost 45-26, leading to the firing of head coach Brent Pry.
The loss marked a critical point in the last half-decade of Virginia Tech football.
The Hokies have a new head coach, James Franklin, and will start a new signal-caller, likely redshirt sophomore Ethan Grunkemeyer.
The team returns several experienced options at wideout and running back, including senior WR Ayden Greene and redshirt senior RB Marcellous Hawkins.
Old Dominion, on the other hand, returns a scant total from its 2025 roster, losing starting quarterback Colton Joseph to the Big Ten.
The Monarchs also lost their top running back, Trequan Jones, who committed to Tulsa.
Running back Devin Roche is the lone returner from last year's starting lineup.
The wide receiver room saw significant turnover, with leading receiver Tre' Brown III leaving for LSU.
The Hokies will look to capitalize on Old Dominion's rebuilding offense, with new quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer leading the charge.
The game will be a potential trap game for the Hokies, who will need to stay focused to come out on top.
The Hokies hold a 4-3 record over Old Dominion, but last year's matchup was a decisive loss.
The team will look to bounce back from that loss and start the season strong.
With new head coach James Franklin at the helm, the Hokies are looking to turn things around.
The game against Old Dominion will be a key test for the team, and a win could give them momentum heading into the rest of the season.