After a week off from game action, Appalachian State football will celebrate homecoming and jump into Sun Belt Conference play as Old Dominion comes to Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Kickoff will be 1 p.m., and the contest will be streamed on ESPN+.
App State will bring a 3-1 record into the contest, with wins against in-state rivals ECU and Charlotte and a competitive 41-31 loss at NC State. Old Dominion (1-4) won its opener against Norfolk State but has lost four in a row since, including Sun Belt games against James Madison and Georgia State.
Weather will be a factor, with remnants of Isaias tracking through Tennessee and Western North Carolina on Saturday. Conditions look to be wet and breezy, with possible high gusts as the afternoon progresses.
Here is everything to know about Old Dominion at App State football, including kickoff time, TV information, odds, injuries, key statistics and what to watch.
🔄 Last Updated: October 10, 2026 11:01 am
🏟️ How to Watch App State Football vs. Old Dominion
Matchup: Old Dominion (1-4, 0-2 Sun Belt) at App State (3-1, 0-0 Sun Belt)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium (Boone, NC)
TV Channel: ESPN+
Broadcast Crew: Adam Witten (play-by-play), Brandon Turner (analyst), Matt Present (sideline)
📊 Old Dominion vs. App State betting odds
Spread: App State -9.5
Over/Under Total: 45.5 points
Moneyline: Old Dominion +290 | App State -375
Lines courtesy FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds will be refreshed periodically during the week. All lines are subject to change.
🌧️ Game Day Weather
Forecast: Rainy likely to continue through much of the contest
Temperature: Around 50-52°F at kickoff
Alerts: There is a wind advisory for Boone starting at 5 p.m. Saturday and running through Sunday morning, with gusts up to 55 mph possible. Also a flood watch remains in effect through Sunday night.
🩹 Injury Updates
The Sun Belt Conference updated its availability report for App State-ODU on Saturday morning.
Appalachian State will be without wide receiver Alexander Sanchez and offensive lineman Nick Kashubara for Saturday’s game against Old Dominion. Sanchez was listed as questionable on Wednesday’s initial injury report, while Kashubara was considered doubtful.
Defensive lineman Kaden Ellis remains a game-time decision after being listed as questionable Wednesday. Wide receiver Daz James and tight end Dillon Galloway also remain out, while defensive lineman Jordan Harris is sidelined for the season.
Old Dominion received some encouraging injury news. Defensive back Asher Horn and outside linebacker De’Veion McLilley-Bulo, both listed as questionable Wednesday, have been cleared to play. Defensive lineman Chris Forbes and quarterback Quinn Henicle also are available after being listed as probable.
Wide receiver TJ Johnson and defensive back Daevon Iles remain game-time decisions. Offensive lineman Connor Drake has been ruled out after initially being listed as doubtful. Wide receiver JJ Harrell and linebacker LaDarius Adams also remain out.
App State
Kaden Ellis, DL – Game Time Decision
Dillon Galloway, TE – Out
Daz James, WR – Out
Nick Kashubara, OL – Out
Alexander Sanchez, WR – Out
Jordan Harris, DL – Out for Season
Old Dominion
Asher Horn, DB – Available
Deveion McLilley-Bulo, OLB – Available
Chris Forbes, DL – Available
Quinn Henicle, QB – Available
TJ Johnson, WR – Game Time Decision
Daevon lles, DB – Game Time Decision
JJ Harrell, WR – Out
Connor Drake, OL – Out
LaDarius Adams, ILB – Out
Sidney Mbanasor, WR – Out for Season
DJ Thompson, DL – Out for Season
⏪ Last Time Out
NC State 41, Appalachian State 31 (Sept. 26) – The Mountaineers battled back from deficits of 21-0, 28-7 and 31-17 to tie the Wolfpack with 9:41 left in the fourth quarter. NC State ultimately prevailed but the Mountaineers earned a measure of respect. Malachi Singleton threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns, while Carson Sloan logged eight tackles and two tackles-for-loss.
Georgia State 42, Old Dominion 10 (Oct. 3) – The Monarchs got on the board first with a 21-yard Nathanial Eichner field goal, but Georgia State responded with 42 unanswered points to hand ODU its fourth straight loss. Old Dominion managed just 142 yards of offense, while giving up 470.
App State Season Results (3-1)
Sept. 5 – App State 55, Maine 3
Sept. 12 – App State 27, ECU 24
Sept. 19 – App State 26, Charlotte 21
Sept. 26 – NC State 41, App State 31
Old Dominion Season Results (1-4)
Sept. 5 – ODU 31, Norfolk State 10
Sept. 12 – Virginia Tech 44, ODU 21
Sept. 19 – ECU 20, ODU 17
Sept. 26 – James Madison 46, ODU 20
Oct. 3 – Georgia State 42, ODU 10
🔍 What to Know About App State Football vs. Old Dominion
App State will honor 2006 national title team
Saturday’s game will include an on-field recognition of Appalachian State’s 2006 national championship team. After losing its opener at NC State, the Mountaineers won 14 straight games to capture their second of three consecutive Division I-AA (now FCS) national titles.
Armanti Edwards was the dynamic starting quarterback for the 2006 squad, which scored 528 points. Running back Kevin Richardson scored four touchdowns in the 2006 title game, a 28-17 win over UMass.
Malachi Singleton settling in as App State’s quarterback
Transfer quarterback Malachi Singleton ranks among the Sun Belt Conference and FBS leaders in several passing categories so far this season:
- 301.5 passing yards per game: 1st in the Sun Belt, 7th in FBS
- 24.0 completions per game: 9th in FBS
- 72.7 completion percentage: 2nd Sun Belt, 11th in FBS
Singleton has thrown for 1,206 yards and seven touchdowns against only one interception. He has a passer rating of 165.0. He also has rushed for two touchdowns.
Weather could be a factor again
Appalachian State’s home game against Charlotte on Sept. 19 was delayed for several hours due to storms and lightning. The contest started after 9 p.m. and ended at 12:32 a.m.
With a tropical system expected to venture north from the Gulf over the weekend, weather could again play a role. The matchup remains on schedule to start at 1 p.m., but effects from the storm could bring periods of heavy rain to Boone and Western North Carolina on Saturday.
Home, sweet home
Appalachian State has yet to leave the state of North Carolina for game action. The Mountaineers opened at home against Maine over Labor Day weekend, played at East Carolina, hosted Charlotte and then traveled to NC State during September.
App State will finally venture out of the state – but not very far – next Friday night against Coastal Carolina from Conway, SC.
📊 App State vs. Old Dominion Stats and Trends
Appalachian State Team Highlights
- Points For: 34.8 points per game
- Points Against: 22.3 points per game
- Passing Offense: 319.3 passing yards per game
- Rushing Offense: 144.8 rushing yards per game
- Passing Defense: 223.0 passing yards per game
- Rushing Defense: 120.3 rushing yards per game.
Appalachian State Individual Statistical Leaders
- Passing: Malachi Singleton – 1,206 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT
- Rushing: Jaquari Lewis – 220 yards, 4 TDs
- Receiving: Sam Pickett III – 326 yards, 3 TDs
- Tackles: Colton Phares – 23 tackles (11 solo), 2.5 TFL, 1 sack
- Interceptions: Dre Walker – 2 interceptions
- Scoring: James London – 36 points (7-9 FGs, 15-15 PATs)
Old Dominion Team Highlights
- Points For: 19.8 points per game
- Points Against: 32.4 points per game
- Passing Offense: 152.8 passing yards per game
- Rushing Offense: 105.6 rushing yards per game
- Passing Defense: 210.0 passing yards per game
- Rushing Defense: 147.4 rushing yards per game.
Old Dominion Individual Statistical Leaders
- Passing: Quinn Henicle – 473 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
- Rushing: Devin Roche – 247 yards, 0 TDs
- Receiving: TJ Johnson – 163 yards, 2 TDs
- Tackles: Lucas Struck – 36 tackles (10 solo)
- Interceptions: Mario Easterly, Brandon Crutchfield – 1 interception each
- Scoring: Nathaniel Eichner – 31 points (7-8 FGs, 10-10 PATs)
📈 What the Numbers Say
- Appalachian State has picked off six passes through four games, tied for 11th nationally. Five different players have interceptions.
- Old Dominion has struggled to protect its quarterbacks, allowing 25 sacks through five games. App State defensive lineman Caleb Sandstrom has four sacks in four games, tied for second in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Old Dominion has struggled holding onto the football. The Monarchs have fumbled 14 times, losing seven. On the flip side, the ODU defense has recovered six fumbles.
- ODU has surrendered 52 points on turnovers, contributing to opponents averaging 32.4 points per game.
- The Monarchs have allowed opponents into the red zone 24 times through five games. But the defense has bowed up several times, allowing only 12 touchdowns. Teams have kicked 10 field goals against them.
- Appalachian State is 18-of-20 on red zone chances, scoring 15 touchdowns.
📚 Series History
- Appalachian State leads the all-time series 4-2
- Last Meeting: Old Dominion 24, App State 21 (Oct. 25, 2025)
- First Meeting: App State 49, ODU 0 (Sept. 26, 2015)
- Appalachian State is 3-0 against the Monarchs in Boone.
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