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Virginia Tech Football: 3 takeaways from win over Old Dominion

By Scott Roche

Sep 2, 2023; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Grant Wells (6) hands off ball in the second quarter against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2023; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Grant Wells (6) hands off ball in the second quarter against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2022; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; Old Dominion Monarchs wide receiver Ali Jennings III (0) is congratulated by running back Blake Watson (2) after his touchdown catch East Carolina Pirates during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2022; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; Old Dominion Monarchs wide receiver Ali Jennings III (0) is congratulated by running back Blake Watson (2) after his touchdown catch East Carolina Pirates during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Transfers make an immediate impact on offense

Three transfers added in the portal over the offseason give the Hokies more options for their quarterbacks. Two of the three new additions made an impact early with a pair of touchdown receptions in the second quarter.

Jaylin Lane, who transferred from Middle Tennessee State, hauled in the first Virginia Tech touchdown of the season on the first play of the second quarter on a 20-yard crossing pattern. Lane then set up the next touchdown with a 34-yard reception from quarterback Grant Wells on third down.

Two plays later, Wells threw a perfect pass to the back corner pylon to Ali Jennings and the former Old Dominion wide receiver was able to haul in a 10-yard pass. Jennings hauled in his second touchdown pass of the game in the third quarter.

Da’Quan Felton made his presence felt in the third quarter when he hauled in a pass from Wells and went 34 yards into the red zone.

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