It’s a game of surprises. In the head and humidity of Norfolk, ODU came to play football, and showed up with a totally different offense look than Bud Foster would have prepared for. ODU started Blake LaRussa instead of Steven Williams. That presented a real problem because LaRussa can pass.
Both teams managed a 3 and out to start the game and Tech broke on top with a huge 87 yard break away run for an untouched TD. The ODU Monarchs answered with an almost all pass big strike drive for a touchdown.
The Tech passing game was absolutely stoned in the 1st quarter by sack after sack by ODU’s defensive ends (unfortunately that was predicted, sigh).