Overview
- Quarterback Colton Joseph threw three touchdown passes and also led the Monarchs in rushing in the Sun Belt win.
- Joseph connected on a 70-yard catch-and-run with Ke'Travion Hargrove to open the scoring, then added third-quarter strikes to Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding and Ja'Cory Thomas.
- Gladding finished with eight receptions for 105 yards to pace Old Dominion’s receivers.
- Backup AJ Swann sparked Appalachian State late with touchdown passes of 36 yards to Kanen Hamlett and 34 yards to Davion Dozier with 1:35 remaining.
- Old Dominion recovered the ensuing onside kick to drain the clock and improve to 5-3 (2-2 Sun Belt) while App State fell to 4-4 (1-3), leaving ODU one win from bowl eligibility.