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Old Dominion Upsets No. 13 Virginia Tech for 1st Win vs. Power 5 Team in History

The Old Dominion Monarchs shocked the No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, pulling off a 49-35 upset at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia.

Saturday's win marked the first in ODU history against a Power Five conference team, according to WTKR's Adam Winkler.

Old Dominion made the transition from FCS to FBS in 2013 and joined Conference USA in 2014.

The decisive play occurred with 5:11 remaining in the game when junior quarterback Blake LaRussa threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Jonathan Duhart to break a 35-35 tie:

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WHAT A CATCH.