Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion: Box score, stats and summary feat. Colton Joseph (Week 9)
The Old Dominion Monarchs (3-4, 2nd SBELT East Division) welcomed the Georgia Southern Eagles (5-2, 1st SBELT East Division) to Foreman Field to kick off Week 9 on Thursday.
Colton Joseph was under center for the home team, while JC French called the shots for the Eagles.
Coming into this encounter, the Eagles were given the slight edge, but the Monarchs pulled off the upset.
Old Dominion controlled the game from start to finish and demolished Georgia Southern 47-19.
Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion: Box score
Georgia Southern Eagles: Passing, rushing and more
Old Dominion Monarchs: Passing, rushing and more
Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion Game Summary
Old Dominion dominated Georgia Southern with a strong offensive showing, led by quarterback Colten Joseph's four touchdown passes.
1st Quarter:
Old Dominion Monarchs struck first:
8:07: Colten Joseph connected with Devin Roche for an eight-yard touchdown pass, finishing a nine-play, 70-yard drive. Ethan Sanchez added the extra point.
Score: Old Dominion 7, Georgia Southern 0.
Old Dominion extended its lead:
1:17: Joseph threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Demariyon Houston, capping an 11-play, 82-yard drive. However, the extra point was blocked.
Score: Old Dominion 13, Georgia Southern 0.
2nd Quarter:
Old Dominion continued its strong start:
13:49: Joseph found Pat Conroy for a 56-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the drive. Sanchez added the extra point.
Score: Old Dominion 20, Georgia Southern 0.
Georgia Southern Eagles responded with a big play:
7:51: JC French threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Josh Dallas after a quick three-play, 62-yard drive. Gavin Stewart added the extra point.
Score: Old Dominion 20, Georgia Southern 7.
Old Dominion added a field goal:
3:40: Sanchez hit a 29-yard field goal, ending a nine-play, 63-yard drive.
Score: Old Dominion 23, Georgia Southern 7.
Old Dominion capped off the half with another touchdown:
0:46: Joseph connected with Houston again, this time for a seven-yard touchdown to finish a five-play, 74-yard drive. Sanchez added the extra point.
Halftime Score: Old Dominion 30, Georgia Southern 7.
3rd Quarter:
Old Dominion continued to dominate:
11:24: Aaron Young scored on a nine-yard run, completing a six-play, 43-yard drive. Sanchez added the extra point.
Score: Old Dominion 37, Georgia Southern 7.
3:24: Joseph ran for a 30-yard touchdown, capping a four-play, 55-yard drive. Sanchez's extra point was good.
Score: Old Dominion 44, Georgia Southern 7.
Georgia Southern scored late in the quarter:
0:24: French threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Dalen Cobb, capping a six-play, 93-yard drive. The PAT was missed.
Score: Old Dominion 44, Georgia Southern 13.
4th Quarter:
Old Dominion Monarchs added a field goal:
10:37: Sanchez kicked a 38-yard field goal to finish a nine-play, 54-yard drive.
Score: Old Dominion 47, Georgia Southern 13.
Georgia Southern scored a late touchdown:
5:34: Dexter Williams II passed to OJ Arnold for a four-yard touchdown, ending a 12-play, 77-yard drive. The PAT was missed.
Final Score: Old Dominion 47, Georgia Southern 19.