Defense Shines, Offense Struggles in Hokies Win | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech edged Old Dominion in a gritty, defensive showdown, with Ethan Grunkemeyer throwing for 300+ yards and two TDs while Luke Reynolds dominated as the top target. The defense stole the show—seven sacks, four fumbles forced, and key turnovers converted into points—thanks to Brent Pry’s return to the sidelines after his fiery exit from Old Dominion. But the offense stumbled badly on the ground, gaining just 89 yards on 42 carries, and lost momentum when right guard Montavious Cunningham was ejected for a selfish punch. Coach Franklin called it a costly mistake. Now, Virginia Tech heads to Maryland next week—their first Power Four nonconference win since 2017—and they’ll need to fix penalties and revive their run game if they want to keep this momentum alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-from-virginia-tech-s-44-21-win-over-old-dominion-01m2cjsjqs64 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e82993cba19d3d30 Report issues to [email protected].