The Virginia Tech Hokies invaded Foreman Field to face head coach Bobby Wilder and the Old Dominion Monarchs. VPI’s staff and coaches have spent a lot of time recruiting out of the Tidewater area, but this was the first time they brought the team to Norfolk! The Monarchs turned heads during the 2016 season, almost winning Conference USA and winning their first bowl game in program history. Last season was a step back, for the program, and this year finds the Monarchs still searching for their first victory. ODU’s road smoothed out when the Fighting Gobblers fell to the 0-3 Monarchs, 35-49.