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Strong defense carries Hokies past Delaware in home opener

BLACKSBURG – Greg Stroman returned a punt for a touchdown and Josh Jackson threw two touchdown passes to lift No. 18 Virginia Tech to a 27-0 victory over Delaware in a non-conference game at Lane Stadium on Saturday.

With the win, the Hokies moved to 2-0 on the season and 52-4 against non-conference opponents at Lane Stadium since 1996. Delaware fell to 1-1 on the year.

Tech’s defense held the Blue Hens to just 223 yards in helping coordinator Bud Foster recorded his 32nd shutout since taking over as the sole coordinator in 1996.