The Frank Beamer Statue stands in front of Lane Stadium prior to playing Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
A member of the MArching Virginians holds up a "VT" before the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Josh Fuga yells as he runs out of the tunnel for warmups before playing Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
The Hokies take the field in their home opener against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Rayshard Ashby takes a moment prior to playing Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
A fan yells from the student section at the game against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Keshawn King (35) scores a touchdown in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Caleb Farley (right) tackles Old Dominion's Lala Davis during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
A fan yells during a defensive drive at the game against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Hezekiah Grimsley looks to evade ODU tackles in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Ryan Willis calls for the snap during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
A fan is tossed after a Tech touchdown during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Jaevon Becton (90) and DaShawn Crawford (36) try to shed blocks during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Jermaine Waller (28) celebrates a sack during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Emmanuel Belmar celebrates after a defensive stand during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Ishmiel Seisay (29) and Jarrod Hewitt (5) celebrate a third-down stop during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Rayshard Ashby makes a tackle in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Tayvion Robinson (83) looks for an open lane to run into during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Tayvion Robinson (83) is upended by a defender during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Phil Patterson jukes a tackler during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Ryan Willis (right) evaluates the defense before handing off to Deshawn McClease (33) in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Ryan Willis (right) hands off to Deshawn McClease (33) in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Hezekiah Grimsley hauls in a one-handed touchdown catch in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Deshawn McClease steps around a tackler during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Hokie defenders convene on ODU's Blake Watson during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Ryan Willis scores a touchdown during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Ryan Willis dusts himself off after scoring a touchdown in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
A Tech cheerleader is tossed in the air during a timeout at the game against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Deshawn McClease tries to shake off a defender in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Dax Hollifield tackles ODU quarterback Stone Smartt with Rayshard Ashby (23) in tow during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Caleb Farley breaks up an attempted touchdown pass in the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Caleb Farley gestures to the crowd after breaking up a pass in the end zone during the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Ryan Willis walks through midfield after the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
Head coach Justin Fuente walks through midfield after the matchup against Old Dominion University in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo: Cory Hancock)
