Willis leads Virginia Tech past Old Dominion, 31-17

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Ryan Willis was having a nice makeup day, and then he wasn't, a fumble after a 13-yard run marring his performance. Unlike a week ago, when five turnovers -- including four by Willis -- cost them in a 35-28 loss to Boston College, the Hokies did enough to hang on for a 31-17 victory against Old Dominion, but Willis also got the message that continuing to cough the ball up will cost him, too. "If we can keep the ball in our own hands, we've got a good chance of winning the game every week," he said. Willis also threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Virginia Tech (1-1) avenged a stunning loss to the Monarchs last season. He got his neck twisted up in the tackle after the long run and was pulled from the game, but coach Justin Fuente said concern was a factor.