It wasn't a perfect performance, but it was a solid one overall for Virginia Tech's defense especially defending the pass on the Hokies' way to a 36-17 victory over Old Dominion in the season opener. So with that said, here are three of my takeaways from the Hokies' defensive performance this past Saturday.
Three Defensive Takeaways From Virginia Tech's 36-17 Victory Over Old Dominion
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