The Eagles soared high above the Monarchs and won 23 - 15.

Wide receiver #19 is lined up with his chest toward the ground.

Clifton Williamson Jr.

Oct 16, 2026

ODU Monarchs Football

Thursday Night Football took place at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 15, 2026. The Old Dominion Monarchs went up against the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Eagles soared high above the Monarchs and won 23 - 15. The chilly night did include a memorable and historic moment, Taylor Heinicke had his #14 football jersey retired. When he held his framed jersey above his head, the crowd cheered and applauded at the beginning of the second quarter.

To start the first quarter, The Monarchs scored on their first drive of the game. Q. Henicle #10 threw a 20 yd. touchdown pass deep left to #86 L. Haughton Jr. Then, the Monarchs defense forced a three and out. The Eagles decided to punt on fourth down, a roughing the kicker penalty was called on the Monarchs. The penalty gave the Eagles possession of the football. The Eagles scored with a no huddle 11 yard run to the right.

#1 from Georgia Southern running to get away from Monarch defender.

Old Dominion running back, Roche #3 fumbled to end the first quarter. The Eagles held the Monarchs scoreless in the second quarter. The Eagles added nine points to their seven points, the score became 16 - 7. The Eagles offense possessed the football more than Old Dominion in the second quarter. When Old Dominion possessed the ball their offense did not score. The Monarchs first second quarter drive ended on downs. The Monarchs second drive ended with a punt.

The third quarter was slow for both teams. #14 T. Helton completed a short left pass to # 1 T. Gibbs for an eleven yard touchdown pass. ODU ended both third quarter drives with punts. The Eagles scored once and punted in the third quarter. Going into the fourth quarter, the Monarchs defense gave the crowd some hope with an interception by #4 J. Gibson.

Georgia Southern Eagles and Old Dominion Monarchs lined up at GS 15 yard line.

The Monarchs scored on their first possession in the fourth quarter. The 71 yard touchdown pass form #4 Huff to #11 Johnson changed the score to 23 - 15. The Monarchs possessed the ball two more times in the fourth quarter but failed to score. The Monarchs will be at Louisiana Tech for their next SunBelt Conference matchup, Oct., 24 at 5pm. The game will be played at Joe Aillet Stadium in Louisiana. The Monarchs will be back home for Homecoming, Oct. 31 to face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd.