Five Things to Know: Old DominionFive Things to Know: Old Dominion
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Five Things to Know: Old Dominion

How fans can stay prepared for a night of excitement at Lane Stadium

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BLACKSBURG – The Hokies are slated to continue their September competition as they welcome Old Dominion to Lane Stadium this weekend, an opponent that they’ve bested in three of the last four head-to-head games. Presented by VA Lottery, this week's Five Things to Know takes fans through the essentials as the Hokies square off against the Monarchs on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. ET. with live streaming on ACC Network/ESPN. 

1. How to Follow: 

TV: The game will be televised on ACC Network with Jorge Sedano (play-by-play), Jay Walker (analyst) and Victoria Arlen (sidelines) on the call. 

Radio: The Virginia Tech Sports Network can be heard on 40+ radio stations across the Commonwealth including 105.3 FM in Blacksburg. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play duties while Mike Burnop provides color commentary and Zach Mackey reports from the sideline. 

Streaming: Catch the game online at ESPN.com and the ESPN mobile app. 

Live Audio: Listen to live audio coverage of the matchup at HokieSports.com/listen or through the HokieSports mobile app. 

Live Stats: Monitor the game through live stats on HokieSports.com, including play-by-play updates and full team and individual statistics. 

Social Media: Stay connected with the Hokies on Twitter (@HokiesFB), Instagram (@hokiesfb), and Facebook (@VirginiaTechFB).

2. There’s lots to celebrate this Saturday! - The excitement on gameday isn’t reserved just for the halftime show. Virginia Tech is celebrating several promotional evenings throughout Saturday’s contest, bringing the energy from kickoff to the final whistle. 540 Night recognizes the local Blacksburg and Christiansburg communities, NextGen Hokies honors the newest era of Hokie fans, and the Marching Virginians will “March to Victory” pre-game and welcome high school students during their halftime performance. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience everything that will be offered at this weekend’s game!

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  1. Hokie Village – A hallmark of gamedays in Blacksburg, Hokie Village will be back in full force once again this Saturday for fans of all ages. The free-to-attend fan fest will be open from 3:30 to 6:15 p.m., and will include inflatables, live music from Jared Stout Band, food trucks, and so much more. Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your spirit to the Hokie Village on Saturday!

  2. Flyover – As the Highty-Tighties conclude their pregame performance on Saturday, be sure to keep your eyes on the sky as the game kicks off with a flyover. A Grumman C-2 Greyhound – boasting twin engines and high-wing cargo space – will slice through the Blacksburg night, giving fans energy and excitement before Enter Sandman rings through the loudspeakers. Don’t miss this exciting feature from the U.S. Navy!

  3. Prepare your phones! - Air traffic can become easily congested when so many members of Hokie Nation are in the same area. To avoid a weak connection on gameday, be sure to:
  • Download your mobile tickets beforehand. Learn more about downloading tickets at the link.  
  • Download the HokieSports mobile app. Tickets can also be accessed through the app, so be sure to read up on how tickets can be accessed and how you can download the app. 
  • Bring your cards with you. Lane Stadium is a cashless venue and fully utilizes credit and debit cards both at concessions and, for the first time, in Hokie Shop.