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It was a successful season opener for defending national champion Ohio State.

After trailing 17-14 at halftime, the Buckeyes dominated the second half en route to taking a 42-24 victory at Virginia Tech.

See our favorite USA TODAY Sports photos from the game below:

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Kendall Fuller (11) is called for pass interference as Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) tries to catch the ball in the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) spins away from Virginia Tech Hokies defensive tackle Corey Marshall (96) while running with the ball enroute to score a touchdown in the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) spins away from Virginia Tech Hokies defensive tackle Corey Marshall (96) while running with the ball enroute to score a touchdown in the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) spins away from Virginia Tech Hokies defensive tackle Corey Marshall (96) while running with the ball enroute to score a touchdown in the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) rushes the ball against Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Kendall Fuller (11) and defensive tackle Corey Marshall (96) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back J.C. Coleman (4) is gang tackled at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) and wide receiver James Clark (82) celebrate after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokiesat Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) dives for a first down against Virginia Tech Hokies safety Desmond Frye (26) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

: Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer (back to camera) encourages his team prior to their game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports