NORFOLK, Va. – The Old Dominion University football team’s win this year over No. 13 Virginia Tech has been nominated for an ESPY Award, ESPN announced on Wednesday. The historic win for ODU is listed under Best Upset.
The Monarchs beat the Hokies 49-35 on Saturday, Sept. 22 in Norfolk. Quarterback Blake LaRussa passed for 495-yards, the second most ever allowed by a Tech defense, and four touchdowns, while Jonathan Duhart and Travis Fulgham combined for 18 receptions for 330-yards and four touchdowns.
LaRussa earned multiple National Player of the Week honors, as well as Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, while Oshane Ximines, who had seven tackles, 2.