Marty Gordon
NRVsports@mainstreetnewspapers.com
Old Dominion and Virginia Tech have announced changes to their future football schedule.
Under the new agreement, the Hokies and Monarchs will meet in Blacksburg in 2025, 2026 and 2030. However, the two schools have agreed to cancel the 2028 game in Blacksburg, as well as matchups previously scheduled in Norfolk for 2027, 2029 and 2031.
Virginia Tech director of athletics Whit Babcock cited the changing nature of college football as a reason for the change.
“As we continue to evaluate and align our future non-conference schedules with the evolving landscape of college football, we’ve made a strategic decision—mutually agreed upon by both programs—to alter the number of games in the series,” said Babcock. “We’re grateful for the competitive games we’ve shared, and we appreciate the flexibility and partnership from Old Dominion as we work to adapt in this new environment.”
As part of the agreement, Virginia Tech has committed to hosting a men’s basketball game against Old Dominion in Blacksburg no later than the 2027–28 season.
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion have met six times previously on the gridiron with the Hokies holding a 4-2 advantage in the series, including a 37-17 win in Norfolk last season. This year’s game will take place at Lane Stadium on September 13, at 7 p.m., and will be televised by ACC Network.
