For the second straight week, the Virginia Tech football team will host a game on Saturday night at Lane Stadium. For the second straight week, the Virginia Tech football team is facing a must-win early in the 2025 season.
Last week, after taking a 20-10 lead into halftime at home against Vanderbilt, although it didn't feel like a 10-point lead, the Hokies were completely dominated in the second half in every category, including the scoreboard, to the tune of 34-0. The 44-20 loss his differently with the fanbase and frustrated them even more. It wasn't so much about the loss more than the way it happened.
Now looking to turn the tide this week, it won't be easy against an Old Dominion team that comes to Blacksburg. The Hokies are a favorite again, but the line isn't as big as you think it would be, and it's down from what it opened at on Sunday.
Old Dominion at Virginia Tech final odds
Odds provided by DraftKings
Moneyline
- Virginia Tech: -225
- Old Dominion: +185
Spread
- Virginia Tech: -5.5 (-112)
- Old Dominion: +5.5 (-108)
Total
- 50.5 (Over -112/Under -118)
Old Dominion at Virginia Tech predictions
Scott Roche - Virginia Tech 30, Old Dominion 20: Ok, so here's the thing, if Virginia Tech loses, does that officially end Brent Pry's tenure in Blacksburg? Who knows, but it is not far-fetched that the Hokies fall to the Monarchs. Virginia Tech has a very banged-up offensive line, which is concerning, and Kyron Drones is again looking for a complete 60-minute performance. ODU quarterback Colton Joseph poses another difficult challenge with his ability to scramble. You get the feeling that Tech bounces back ahead of next week's game against Wofford.
Adam Firebaugh - Virginia Tech 24, Old Dominion 13: With their backs against the wall last week, the Hokies folded like a wet napkin in the second half, placing the jobs of both Brent Pry and Whit Babcock in jeopardy. Given this calamitous start to the season, it’s hard to say how motivated Tech will be this week. This is a matchup against ODU that Tech should, at least in theory, do well against. But with inconsistent play across the board and an offensive line that seemed incapable of blocking anyone last week, who knows how this one will shake out? I'm predicting a Hokies' win, a victory that leaves fans just as concerned, if not apathetic, as Vanderbilt’s drubbing in Lane Stadium did just one week ago.