Appalachian State vs Old Dominion Prediction 10/25/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate an Appalachian State vs Old Dominion prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 25th at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup. 

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 4-3 (1-2) this year after they lost to Coastal Carolina by a score of 45-37 last week. Appalachian State led 24-17 at halftime and 34-24 in the third quarter, but they allowed 21 of the last 24 points for the loss. The Mountaineers tied Coastal with 410 total yards, went 8-15 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. JJ Kohl went 27-41 for 278 yards and two touchdowns, while Jaquari Lewis rushed 15 times for 43 yards. Davion Dozier led the receivers with four receptions for 70 yards and one score in the loss. The App State defense recorded two sacks and three tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Appalachian State defeated Georgia State by a score of 41-20 and Oregon State by a score of 27-23. The Mountaineers have won two of their last three games and they are currently fourth in the Sun Belt East standings. Appalachian State has scored 27.9 points per game with 277.9 passing yards and 142.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.1 points against per game this season. JJ Kohl has thrown for 841 yards, seven touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while Rashod Dubinion has rushed 129 times for 705 yards and four scores this year. 

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview

The Old Dominion Monarchs are 4-3 (1-2) this season after they lost to James Madison by a score of 63-27 last week. Old Dominion led 27-21 in the second quarter, but they allowed the last 42 points for the blowout loss. The Monarchs were out gained by a total of 624-285, went 4-11 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Colton Joseph went 13-21 for 209 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Devin Roche has rushed seven times for 34 yards. Tre’ Brown III led the receivers with four catches for 138 yards and two scores in the loss. The ODU defense recorded three sacks and nine tackles for loss in the game.

Prior to that game, Old Dominion lost to Marshall by a score of 48-24, but did beat Coastal Carolina by a score of 47-7 before that. The Monarchs have lost two games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Sun Belt East standings. Old Dominion has scored 33.1 points per game with 244.6 passing yards and 214.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.3 points against per game this season. Colton Joseph has thrown for 1,690 yards, 16 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while also leading the ground game with 72 carries for 487 yards and six scores this season. 

Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win

The home team has won each of the last four games between Appalachian State and Old Dominion.
Appalachian State has lost five of its last six road games in October.
Old Dominion has covered the spread in each of its last four October games at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.

Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win

Appalachian State has won four of its last five games against teams from Virginia.
Old Dominion has lost 10 of its last 13 games against teams from North Carolina.
Appalachian State has covered the spread in each of its last three games against teams from Virginia.
Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 14 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

Each of Appalachian State’s last five games against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.
Five of Old Dominion’s last six games against teams from North Carolina have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Old Dominion ranks 127th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (9.3).
Old Dominion ranks 126th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (16.0).
Appalachian State ranks 128th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (16.6).
Appalachian State ranks T127th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (9.3).

Appalachian State vs Old Dominion Prediction 

Old Dominion comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have allowed 63 and 48 points in those two games. The Monarchs started the season playing very well, but their defense has completely failed them. Appalachian State has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed 45+ twice in their last four games. I don’t think we can trust either defense in this game, so I like the over here. 

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