Kyron Drones threw for a touchdown and rush for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 37-17 win over Old Dominion Saturdayat Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia.Drones completed 15-of-26 passes for 176 yards for the Hokies (2-1). The junior quarterback also ran for 117 yards on 12 carries.
Old Dominion cornerback Dywan Griffin, center left, breaks up a pass intended for Virginia Tech wide receiver Da’Quan Felton, center right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, in Norfolk, Va. Old Dominion quarterback Quinn Henicle runs out of the pocket as he is pursued by Virginia Tech defensive lineman Keyshawn Burgos during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, in Norfolk, Va.
Drones completed 15 of 26 passes for 176 yards for the Hokies . The junior quarterback also ran for 117 yards on 12 carries. Running back Bhayshul Tuten added 115 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. Jaylin Lane caught seven passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. Kicker John Love made field goals of 21, 32, and 41 yards.
But the Hokies were unable to build upon their early success and the Monarchs were eventually able to find their footing.AP Top 25 Takeaways: While trying to escape ACC in court, Florida State falls from top 10 to 0-3Old Dominion cut the deficit in half 1:47 into the second quarter when Henicle faked a handoff and sprinted 65 yards for a touchdown. Ethan Sanchez’s 28-yard field goal with 5:14 left in the quarter brought the Monarchs to within 14-10.
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