Old Dominion Routs Georgia Southern 45-10

Old Dominion traveled to Statesboro, Ga. over the weekend and defeated Georgia Southern 45-10. The win gave the Monarchs their eighth win of the season, something an ODU team hasn’t done since 2016. This was one of ODU’s most dominant efforts all season and added to an impressive season from Ricky Rahne’s squad.

The scoring for ODU started quickly. A one minute drive gave the Monarchs good field position after an interception. The drive was capped off by a Ke’Travion Hargrove one-yard touchdown run to make it 7-0. Later in the first quarter, Devin Roche had an explosive 21-yard touchdown run to give ODU the two score lead.

The Old Dominion offense out gained Georgia Southern 551-249. The Monarchs fast start gave them a 31-0 lead into the half. They never looked back.

ODU quarterback, Colton Joseph, had another great game with 140 passing yards, 189 rushing yards, and two offensive touchdowns. Running back Ke’Travion Hargrove also had a great offensive game accounting for three rushing touchdowns.

The pick by @JeromeCarterII2 leads to the Bull Hargrove touchdown! 7-0 Monarchs!#BeTheReason | #ReignOn pic.twitter.com/15utf2HqyC

— ODU Football (@ODUFootball) November 22, 2025

The Monarch’s then capped off their next drive with a 28-yard field goal to make it 17-0. Later in the second quarter, Jailen Butler caught a 16-yard touchdown pass to make it a 24-0 game. Ke’Travion Hargrove then took another short touchdown run into the end zone to make it 31-0 ODU.

ODU continued their dominance in the second half, scoring on Hargrove’s third touchdown of the afternoon, this time coming on a 12-yard run to push the score to 38-0.

The Hat Trick for the Bull! Monarchs lead 38-0!#BeTheReason | #ReignOn pic.twitter.com/7CIFtPvRi2

— ODU Football (@ODUFootball) November 22, 2025

The Eagles finally cut into the lead courtesy of a 26-yard field goal from Tripp Bryant toward the end of the third quarter to make it 38-3.

Colton Joseph then used his legs to show off his dual threat abilities on a 20-yard rushing touchdown. Score moved to 45-3 ODU. Georgia Southern was able to score one more time on an 11-yard touchdown catch from Dylan Gary to finish the game off.

A career high 189 rushing yards capped off with a touchdown by @_ColtonJoseph1. Monarchs leads 45-3!#BeTheReason | #ReignOn pic.twitter.com/1HVpx1C6oe

— ODU Football (@ODUFootball) November 22, 2025

ODU’s 45-10 victory was another impressive win in their last three games. In those games, ODU has outscored opponents 109-16.

After another disappointing loss for the Eagles, questions have been raised from the fanbase on decisions needing to be made during the offseason. The Eagles defense has been a constant struggle as they are giving up over 35 points-per-game average this season.

The offense wasn’t much better for the Eagles though, securing only 13 first downs for the game. JC French also had arguably his worst game of the season, with only 147 passing yards and an interception. Marcus Sanders Jr. was a bright spot with 88 receiving yards. Wide receivers, Sanders and Camden Brown have been constant high points for the Eagles all season.

.@Dylangary23 gets his first TD as an Eagle!

Q4 0:29 | 𝐎𝐃𝐔 45 𝐆𝐒 10#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/qzAf77dsa6

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) November 22, 2025

Old Dominion will finish out the season back at home next weekend at 2 p.m. against Georgia State. ODU is looking to keep a double digit win season alive with wins next weekend and in their subsequent bowl game. The last time ODU finished with 10 wins was in 2016, after defeating Eastern Michigan in the Bahamas Bowl.

Georgia Southern will travel to Huntington next weekend to face Marshall at 1:30 p.m. Georgia Southern needs to win to keep their three year streak of bowl eligibility alive.