The Old Dominion Monarchs will host the App State Mountaineers in Sun Belt Conference play on Saturday. Both of these teams enter the weekend at 1-2 in Sun Belt play and the winner will get back to the .500 mark in conference play. Before kickoff from Norfolk, continue reading to get my App State vs Old Dominion prediction.
Our App State vs Old Dominion Pick
- Pick: App State +13.5
- Confidence: 3/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, VA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
Key Storylines
- Appalachian State’s Recent Struggles: The Mountaineers had a two-game winning streak snapped in their last outing by losing to Coastal Carolina. Their performance in the second half has been a concern, as they allowed 21 of the last 24 points in that loss to the Chanticleers.
- Old Dominion’s Offensive Firepower: The Monarchs have lost two games in a row going into this game. But those losses were the fault of their defense and not their offense. Old Dominion has been scoring in bunches and they will try to do so again while getting more out of their defense here.
- Defensive Matchups: Appalachian State’s defense will need to step up to contain Old Dominion’s high-scoring offense. The ability to pressure the quarterback and limit big plays will be key factors in this game.
- Quarterback Play: JJ Kohl was the quarterback for App State in last week’s loss to Coastal Carolina. He performed admirably, throwing two touchdown passes with no interceptions. Kohl will try to step up to get his team into the win column in this game. Old Dominion’s offense is led by Colton Joseph. He has 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions on the year.
Betting Trends
- Old Dominion has a 4-3 record against the spread this season
- Appalachian State is 3-4 against the spread going into this matchup.
- Both teams are 4-3 to the over going into Saturday’s game.
App State vs Old Dominion Model Projection
- Score Projection: Old Dominion 36 – Appalachian State 27
- Win Probability: Old Dominion 85%, Appalachian State 15%
Final Thoughts
Old Dominion should be able to get a win at home in this contest. But I am going to take the points with App State here. The Mountaineers should be able to take advantage of the recent struggles of the Old Dominion defense to keep this game competitive, even if the home team ultimately gets back into the win column.
