Virginia Tech Remains A Small Favorite Against Old Dominion as Kickoff Gets Closer

Will Virginia Tech find a way to defeat Old Dominion today and get their first win of the year?

Sep 6, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman Kemari Copeland (13) celebrates a defensive stop during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

It is gameday in Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech is hoping to get its first win of the season after dropping their first two contests and they need one. The Hokies take on in-state foe Old Dominion and will be looking to avoid and 0-3 start.

Still the favorites

Sep 6, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Brent Pry greets fans as he enters the stadium prior to the game at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Virginia Tech has been the favorites since the beginning of the week, but the spread has been slowly dwindling down. Just before kickoff, the Hokies are 5.5 point favorites over the Monarchs according to Fanduel Sportsbook and the over/under is set at 50.5

Tough team on Saturday night

Sep 6, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) looks to pass the ball during the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

During his Tuesday press conference, Pry talked about the game this Saturday and about how ODU has challenged the Hokies in past years:

"Yeah, it's scary. I mean, you look what they, you know, they challenged Indiana and hung around and stayed in the game. Really, both sides defensively and offensively. The quarterback took two to the house, so he's proven that, you know, that he can do that. We had one of those against us last year. They spread you out. They make it hard to have depth to your defense with the way they align and formation you and so when one gets out if they've got the speed you know they can take it to distance but he's a competitor he's really a quality runner I think they're committed to running the ball but he's you know I know he threw a couple to the other team in week one but he was much better in week two you know they're challenging and I think defensively, this is one of the stingiest defenses I've seen in the red zone.

They were that way last year against us. They were that way against Indiana on a number of opportunities. They got a good plan down there, and they make it challenging. But, you know, that game with Indiana, there was a punt return for you know, 90 yards or something outside of that. I mean, they were pretty stingy, and you know, were you able to do enough with the ball."

Pry talked about the talent the Monarchs have and how Virginia Tech will have to be prepared:

"Yeah this is a good bunch and obviously I know, you know Coach Rahne and ton of respect i know he's how these guys are coached the type of guys he's bringing in there, his staff I mean he's, he's, they're going to be competitive you look at their schedule throughout last year I mean it was a close game after a close game and they lost more than they won but you know there were moments in our game last year where, you know, they were giving us trouble, uh, despite the way the score looked at the end, it was a better game than that. Um, I think, uh, Indiana's a quality team, clearly. And now they get me everything they wanted in week one and then, you know, rolled it up pretty good on Central, uh, in week two. So, uh, you know, these guys, we know, we're familiar with a lot of these guys. You know, so and it's been, I think it's 4 -2 in the series. I mean, you know, we hadn't won over there till last year, and you know, it's uh, they'll come in here and give us a tough battle. I know that."

Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET on ACC Network.

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