Deja Vu: Virginia Tech drops would-be scoop and score, returns fumble for TD on next play
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The Virginia Tech Hokies and Old Dominion Monarchs have developed a solid rivalry. Their matchups have always been entertaining affairs, and through the opening minutes on Saturday, things are no different.
Late in the first quarter, the Hokies appeared to take a 17-0 lead against the Monarchs on Keon Wylie’s 46-yard fumble return touchdown. Unfortunately, Wylie lost possession of the ball before crossing the goal line.
The flub kept Virginia Tech ahead just 10-0 and gave Old Dominion possession at its own 20-yard line. James Franklin’s team wouldn’t be denied its scoop-and-score, though. On the very next snap, edge rusher Mylachi Williams stripped the ball from Monarch quarterback Quinn Henicle. Defensive back Tyson Flowers corralled the pigskin and took it to the house, restoring the Hokies’ 17-0 advantage.
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion began playing in 2019, but the Hokies — despite being the Power 4 member of the duo — hold only a 4-3 series lead over the Monarchs, who won in Blacksburg last season. However, Franklin and Co. are well on their way to securing their fifth win today.
With 6:51 remaining in the first half, Virginia Tech is up 31-3 on Old Dominion. You can watch the remainder of the game on the CW.
