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NORFOLK (WAVY) — On a rainy Saturday at S.B. Ballard Stadium, Old Dominion won its season opener by defeating FCS program Albany 31-17.
Redshirt sophomore Blake LaRussa started his first college game and threw for 161 yards and connected with Jonathan Duhart on a 55-yard touchdown throw to cement the win.
LaRussa was 14 of 20 and threw two interceptions. Junior college transfer Jordan Hoy also saw playing time at quarterback, going 4 of 6 for 26 yards.
Old Dominion led the entire game but Albany got two quick touchdowns, including a 31-yard scoring run from Karl Mofor, to cut the gap to 24-17 midway through the fourth quarter.