Appalachian State Hosts Old Dominion After First Loss

Appalachian State Mountaineers will host the Old Dominion Monarchs at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina, on Oct. 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET, as both teams meet in a conference matchup with different recent results. According to Athlon Sports, Appalachian State enters at 3-1 after its first loss, while Old Dominion is 1-4.

According to Athlon Sports, Appalachian State lost 41-31 to the North Carolina State Wolfpack in Week 4. Quarterback Malachi Singleton completed a productive performance with 317 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown.

Athlon Sports reported that Singleton has averaged 241.2 passing yards per game over his last five games, compared with 43.9 passing yards per game in his first 10 games last season. Receiver Sam Pickett III also contributed 97 receiving yards and one touchdown in the loss.

Old Dominion enters the matchup after a 42-10 defeat against the Georgia State Panthers in Week 5, according to Athlon Sports. The result was the Monarchs' lowest-scoring game of the season and extended their losing streak to four games.

Athlon Sports reported that Old Dominion quarterback Quinn Henicle finished the Georgia State game with 49 passing yards on 8-of-15 passing. The Monarchs have recorded no more than 274 total yards in each of their last three games.

The Monarchs received nine points from special teams against Georgia State, according to Athlon Sports. Running back Devin Roche provided the biggest play with a 78-yard punt return touchdown in the third quarter.

Athlon Sports reported that the teams last met in Week 9 of the previous season, when Old Dominion defeated Appalachian State 24-21. Quarterback Colton Joseph threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in that game.

Athlon Sports listed the upcoming game for Oct. 10, 2026, at Kidd Brewer Stadium, with coverage scheduled through ESPN+ and streaming available on Disney+. The matchup is the first in-conference showdown of the season for Appalachian State after its bye week.