Georgia Southern at Old Dominion - 2024 Matchup Preview
Georgia Southern logo Georgia Southern Eagles at Old Dominion MonarchsOld Dominion logo
Thursday, October 24th 2024 (7:00 PM EDT)
Georgia Southern -1.0 (52.0) (105)  Open: -2.0 | 54.0
Old Dominion 47 - Georgia Southern: 19  (Sun Belt)

 
Eagles (8 - 5) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach Clay Helton (12 - 14)
Avg Score : 28 - 28 (25 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
ODU 2nd straight Home Game
ODU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Old Dominion -3  (SP+ GASO -4.5)

Projected Score: GASO: 25 - ODU: 28 (53)
GASO Win prob: 48% | Cover: 46%
GASO Travel: 439 miles
Monarchs (5 - 7) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Ricky Rahne (15 - 23)
Avg Score : 28 - 28 (28 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Georgia Southern's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Georgia Southern vs Boise State+13.057.5L 45 - 56OY
Sat 9/7 Georgia Southern at Nevada+1.556.5W 20 - 17UY
Sat 9/14 Georgia Southern vs South Carolina State-27.552.5W 42 - 14OY
Sat 9/21 Georgia Southern at Ole Miss+35.068.5L 13 - 52UN
Sat 9/28 Georgia Southern at Georgia State+3.557.5W 38 - 21OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 Georgia Southern vs Marshall-1.058.5W 24 - 23UN
Sat 10/19 Georgia Southern vs James Madison+9.558.5W 28 - 14UY
Thu 10/24 Georgia Southern at Old Dominion-1.052.0L 19 - 47ON
Sat 11/2 Georgia Southern at South Alabama+5.560.0W 34 - 30OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Georgia Southern vs Troy-7.054.0L 20 - 28UN
Sat 11/23 Georgia Southern at Coastal Carolina+2.059.5W 26 - 6UY
Sat 11/30 Georgia Southern vs App State-2.560.5W 29 - 20UY
Thu 12/19 Georgia Southern vs Sam Houston-3.548.0L 26 - 31ON

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Predictions for Georgia Southern's Schedule
Old Dominion's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Old Dominion at South Carolina+20.549.5L 19 - 23UY
Sat 9/7 Old Dominion vs East Carolina-1.553.5L 14 - 20UN
Sat 9/14 Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech+15.547.5L 17 - 37ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/28 Old Dominion at Bowling Green+11.051.5W 30 - 27OY
Sat 10/5 Old Dominion at Coastal Carolina+4.051.5L 37 - 45ON
Sat 10/12 Old Dominion at Georgia State+3.053.0W 21 - 14UY
Sat 10/19 Old Dominion vs Texas State+10.560.0W 24 - 14UY
Thu 10/24 Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern+1.052.0W 47 - 19OY
Sat 11/2 Old Dominion at App State-2.558.0L 20 - 28UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Old Dominion vs James Madison+1.551.0L 32 - 35ON
Sat 11/23 Old Dominion vs Marshall-3.051.0L 35 - 42ON
Sat 11/30 Old Dominion at Arkansas State-5.558.5W 40 - 32OY

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Predictions for Old Dominion's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
GASO#68 (.19)43% (65)2846% (44)2.84 (101)12840% (85)2384.57 (17)#105 (.23)45% (108)27.647% (109)44% (102)3.81 (71)48.31.71.5
ODU#47 (.22)42% (71)2845% (55)3.24 (34)21140% (89)1934.75 (6)#71 (.17)39% (33)2838% (22)40% (64)3.64 (50)54.21.71.4
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
GASO#68 (.19)43% (65)46% (44)2.84 (101)12840% (85)2384.57 (17)#105 (.23)45% (108)47% (109)44% (102)3.81 (71)48.31.71.5
ODU#47 (.22)42% (71)45% (55)3.24 (34)21140% (89)1934.75 (6)#71 (.17)39% (33)38% (22)40% (64)3.64 (50)54.21.71.4



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
GASO Offense13282542.9%4.571.7223661282383.846%53%46%40%17%.19
ODU Defense122827.838.8%3.641.4 - - - - - 53%46%38%40%16%.17
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
GASO Defense1327.628.845.5%3.811.5 - - - - - 47%53%47%44%14%.23
ODU Offense122828.242.4%4.751.7204042111935.455%44%45%40%16%.22

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Georgia Southern1330:0921.845%75%5.648.31.71.54.61.6127.7
Old Dominion1227:5919.743%64%6.254.21.71.46.21.9027.3
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
GASO Offense1346% (95)46% (44)33.8128.23.824 (45).15 (57)2.84 (101)78% (36)11% (94)0.99 (57)
ODU Defense1253% (101)38% (22) - - - - .1 (61)3.01 (71)77% (94)11% (49)1.03 (91)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
GASO Defense1347% (27)47% (109) - - - - .18 (99)3.1 (87)72% (60)8% (106)1 (79)
ODU Offense1255% (34)45% (55)39.5211.35.427 (30).21 (30)3.24 (34)67% (108)11% (105)1.16 (8)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
GASO Offense1353% (39)40% (85)22.234.2237.8710.721 (51)11 (72).23 (86)1.5 (84)31% (60)33% (48).39 (43)6% (65)2 (90)
ODU Defense1246% (32)40% (64) - - - - - - 12 (39).28 (95)1.8 (126)35% (24)31% (78).4 (104)5% (98)2.3 (129)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
GASO Defense1353% (108)44% (102) - - - - - - 13 (31).28 (97)1.5 (52)31% (89)32% (94).35 (89)5% (100)2 (54)
ODU Offense1244% (104)40% (89)16.327.8192.66.911.917 (79)9 (48).27 (61)1.6 (41)33% (107)30% (86).36 (56)5% (30)2.2 (17)

Georgia Southern's Power Ratings
Georgia Southern's Power Rating: -8.83  #96
Georgia Southern's Offense Rating: 20.12  #66
Georgia Southern's Defense Rating: 14.04  #102
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2%  #82
Georgia Southern's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Georgia Southern's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.7  #76
Georgia Southern's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.5  #72
Georgia Southern's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.1  #90

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Georgia Southern: -8.83   Old Dominion: -2.42

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Georgia Southern: -1.7   Old Dominion: -6.0




Old Dominion's Power Ratings
Old Dominion's Power Rating: -2.42  #77
Old Dominion's Offense Rating: 23.31  #34
Old Dominion's Defense Rating: 9.12  #66
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #102
Old Dominion's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Old Dominion's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.0  #95
Old Dominion's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.7  #78
Old Dominion's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.3  #99

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482


Georgia Southern Scoring
Offense: 28 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 27.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8

Georgia Southern's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 1
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Old Dominion 28
Georgia Southern 25


Total Points: 53

Based on Last 4 Games
Old Dominion 29
Georgia Southern 23

Total Points: 52

Based on Entire Season
Old Dominion 28
Georgia Southern 27

Total Points: 55
Old Dominion Scoring
Offense: 28 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.2
Defense: 28 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8

Old Dominion's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/22Georgia Southern10Old Dominion45Old Dominion -10.0Old Dominion62.0Under
202410/24Old Dominion47Georgia Southern19Georgia Southern -1.0Old Dominion52.0Over
202311/18Georgia Southern17Old Dominion20Georgia Southern -4.5Old Dominion61.5Under
202210/22Old Dominion23Georgia Southern28Old Dominion -1.5Georgia Southern66.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Old Dominion331 Overs
Georgia Southern113 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 31 - 30 - 21 - 1
Road Teams3 - 13 - 11 - 12 - 0

(#96) GASO at (#77) ODU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatGASOODU
Power RatePwr #96 #77
SP+SP+ #76 #95
Perf GradeGrade #95 #117
OffenseOff #96 #126
DefenseDef #90 #82
Spec TeamsST #74 #114
TalentTal #1 #1
Blue ChipsBC% #82 #102
Georgia Southern Notes
(11/25) Big W @ Coastal. Beat App & help=SBC title
(11/25) French torced CC, Rgame awful, Def 3 INTs in W
(11/18) Bad L vs Troy, Rgame awful, Pass D awful
(11/3) Big W (S. Al), Outgained (100+) but forced 2 TOs
(10/24) Killed by ODU, gave up 500+ yds, 250+ rushing
(10/20) Rgame 190 (4.8 ypc), Def great in JMU upset
(10/18) QB French (concussion) cleared for JMU game
(10/13) Rgame bad vs Marshall, 21 pt 4Q comeback W
(9/28) Rgame 261 (5.4), French good vs Ga St.
(9/1) Good fight vs Boise, QB French good. Def awful
(8/17) Big year for Helton, need progress
(7/30) QB battle, Williams (IU) vs French, WR look good
Georgia Southern Injury Report
Old Dominion Notes
(11/25) Fight w/ Marshall, Off great but 2 TOs cost em
(11/18) Fight w/ JMU, QB awful, Rgame good, R D awful
(11/3) 4 TOs broke W streak, QB Joseph good, Def bad
(10/24) Rgame good, Run D good in big W (GaSo)
(10/20) Rgame good, Run D better in big upset (Tex St)
(10/13) Rgame good, Run Def great vs Ga St. QB meh
(10/10) Rgame 200 yds(5.4 pc) L to C.Car., Def torched
(10/10) QB Joseph a huge upgrade, JAG w/ mobility
(9/28) Rgame better (189/5.3), QBs abysmal in L to BGU
(8/26) OL gave up most sacks in CFB LY
(7/30) Year 5, won last 2 LY to go bowling.
(7/30) OC Decker's off is unique, but roster is limiting
Old Dominion Injury Report
Georgia Southern on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
GASO OffODU Def
Perf GradePerf #96 #82
SuccessSuc #65 #33
ExplosiveExp #77 #116
PPAPPA #68 #71
PowerPwr #66 #66
SP+SP+ #72 #99
Pts POPPO #17 #50
HavocHav #87 #68
Georgia Southern Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
GASO OffODU Def
Run GameRun #80 #34
Run SuccessRSuc #44 #22
Run ExplRExp #57 #91
PPAExp #57 #61
Run BlockR Blk #114 -
OL YdsOLY #101 #71
Stuff RateStuff #98 #68
TackleTak -  #120
Georgia Southern Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
GASO OffODU Def
Pass GamePass #87 #99
Pass SuccessPSuc #85 #64
Pass ExplPExl #84 #126
PPAExp #86 #95
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #23 #128
F7 HavocF7 #94 #49
DB HavocDB #65 #98
Old Dominion on Offense
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCatODU OffGASO Def
Perf GradePerf #126 #90
SuccessSuc #71 #108
ExplosiveExp #16 #70
PPAPPA #47 #105
PowerPwr #34 #102
SP+SP+ #78 #90
Pts POPPO #6 #71
HavocHav #76 #110
Old Dominion Run Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCat
ODU OffGASO Def
Run GameRun #10 #84
Run SuccessRSuc #55 #109
Run ExplRExp #8 #79
PPAExp #30 #99
Run BlockR Blk #124 -
OL YdsOLY #34 #87
Stuff RateStuff #39 #52
TackleTak -  #64
Old Dominion Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCatODU OffGASO Def
Pass GamePass #134 #77
Pass SuccessPSuc #89 #102
Pass ExplPExl #41 #52
PPAExp #61 #97
Pass Block/RushP Blk #134 #89
F7 HavocF7 #105 #106
DB HavocDB #30 #100
Program Comparison
ODU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5

GASO 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Foreman Field
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 64° - Wind: 8 mph
Rematch from Week 9
Georgia Southern 1.0 (52.0)
Old Dominion won vs Georgia Southern this year (47-19)

Previous Matchups
Old Dominion beat Georgia Southern last year (47-19)
Old Dominion beat Georgia Southern in 2023 (20-17)
Georgia Southern beat Old Dominion in 2022 (28-23)

  
GASO's OC Ryan Aplin (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
JC French26941066%283117116.9
Dexter Williams II (Tr)193063%248308.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jalen White164745144.549
OJ Arnold6231535.132
JC French11823822.019
David Mbadinga5822933.929
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Derwin Burgess Jr.59659311.248
Josh Dallas46614613.359
Dalen Cobb52599411.555
LV Bunkley-Shelton (Tr)30322010.734

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GASO's DC Brandon Bailey (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marques Watson-Trent1188221
Davon Gilmore625341
Jusfin Meyers613111
Chance Gamble (Tr)482007
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Davon Gilmore625341
Davion Rhodes226310
Elhadj Fall205311
Marc Stampley II422207
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chance Gamble (Tr)482007
Marc Stampley II422207
Isaac Walker234233

ODU's OC Kevin Decker (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Colton Joseph13322260%16231157.3
Grant Wilson488656%507435.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Aaron Young (Tr)14976865.251
Colton Joseph114647115.739
Bryce Duke (Tr)4628506.248
Quinn Henicle3427838.292
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Isiah Paige61814313.372
Pat Conroy (Tr)37523514.175
Diante Vines (Tr)36393210.940
Myles Alston23246010.730

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ODU's DC Blake Seiler (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Koa Naotala875451
Jahron Manning856103
Mario Thompson6610551
Jahleel Culbreath628020
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mario Thompson6610551
Koa Naotala875451
Kris Trinidad4410453
Jeremy Mack Jr.224320
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Rasheed Reason502004
Dywan Griffin40003
Jahron Manning856103