Damien Sordelett

Virginia Tech Score early: Jaylin Lane’s punt return touchdown at the close of the first quarter last week allowed the Hokies to avoid being

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Da'Quan Felton's lone Division I offer when he was at Churchland High School in Portsmouth came from Norfolk State.

Old Dominion quarterback Colton Joseph (2) fumbles while being tackled by Virginia Tech defensive lineman Antwaun Powell-Ryland, bottom, during an

NORFOLK — Antwaun Powell-Ryland walked into S.B. Ballard Stadium for the first time as a player Saturday evening carrying the famous lunch pail.

NORFOLK — Kyron Drones introduced himself to the Old Dominion defense early in the third quarter Saturday evening.

NORFOLK, Va. — Kyron Drones introduced himself to the Old Dominion defense early in the third quarter Saturday evening.

Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) looks to throw to a teammate during an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Norfolk, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

The ranked teams ended up winning (except for BC), and that meant not much change in my Associated Press Top 25 ballot this week.

Powell-Ryland, like six other teammates who grew up in South Hampton Roads, had family and friends who had not seen him play in person at the college level.