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ODU Football: Is the Season Off the Rails? | Georgia State Recap + App State Preview
Episode 154
Tuesday, 6 October, 2026
Old Dominion is 1-4.And after a 42-10 loss at Georgia State, there’s no sugarcoating where this season currently stands.The Monarchs were overwhelmed offensively, repeatedly beaten over the top defensively and never seriously threatened a Georgia State team that controlled the game from start to finish.So where does ODU go from here?Aaron, Mike and Justice dig into a team that seems to have lost both its offensive identity and the confidence it showed earlier in the season.The running game that once defined Old Dominion football has disappeared. The offensive line continues to struggle creating running lanes and protecting the quarterback. Defensively, players appear to be pressing and trying to make game-changing plays instead of simply executing their assignments.And the losses are beginning to snowball.We talk about whether this team is actually getting worse, the growing frustration around the offensive line, the leadership challenge inside the locker room and the increasingly uncomfortable comparisons some fans are making to 2019.There are still players giving Monarch Nation plenty to appreciate. Devin Roche continues to compete on every snap, Mario Thompson is putting together an outstanding season, and there are veteran Monarchs who have invested years into this program and deserve the fan base’s support.But something has to change.Now ODU heads to Boone to face App State.The Mountaineers have one of the Sun Belt’s most productive passing attacks, Malachi Singleton is completing more than 70% of his passes, and App State has weapons capable of attacking the exact areas where ODU has struggled.The question is simple:**Has this season gone off the rails — or can Old Dominion finally find something positive to build on?**We’ll be watching together Saturday at Afterglow Brewing. Come hang out with The Monarchists and other ODU fans for the game.Drop your thoughts below. What needs to change first for Old Dominion to turn this season around?👑 Go Monarchs.**This episode is sponsored by Brandon Johnson State Farm.** For your insurance and financial needs, call **757-264-6267** or visit **brandonjohnsonagency.com**.#ODUFootball #OldDominion #AppState #SunBeltFootball #CollegeFootball #TheMonarchistsChapters00:00 A Tough Monday for Monarch Nation01:00 Georgia State Dominates ODU02:00 Devin Roche Provides the Lone Spark04:00 Has Everything Snowballed Since ECU?06:00 Credit to Georgia State08:00 Fan Question: Why Is ODU Getting Worse?10:00 The Offense Is Affecting the Defense13:00 ODU Has Lost Its Running Identity14:00 What Happened to the Wide Splits?16:00 Monarch Nation Is Frustrated18:00 Can the Offense Even Be Fixed?20:00 Are We Getting 2019 Vibes?22:00 Leadership Becomes Critical24:00 How Much Harder Is the Climb Now?26:00 Breaking Down the Offensive Line31:00 When Do You Change the Starting Five?33:00 The Quarterback Conundrum35:00 Brandon Johnson State Farm36:00 App State Preview38:00 App State’s Passing Attack40:00 Malachi Singleton Is Dangerous41:00 App State Players to Watch43:00 Is This Season Off the Rails?46:00 How Does ODU Beat the Pressure?48:00 ODU Needs Explosive Plays50:00 Why Fans Should Stay Engaged53:00 Is There Still a Path Back?55:00 Appreciating the Veteran Monarchs57:00 Basketball & Soccer Updates1:01:00 Final Thoughts
