Old Dominion ends with a bang in 77-14 win over VMI
NORFOLK, Va. -- Matt Geiger scored three touchdowns, Kesean Strong and Jeremy Cox each scored two touchdowns and Old Dominion beat VMI 77-14 on Saturday.
In a nonconference matchup, Conference USA representative Old Dominion (4-7) set a new program record for points. The 77 points also tied a Conference USA record and is tied for the second-highest total by an FBS team this season.
The Monarchs led 49-0 at halftime and outgained VMI (1-10) in total yards, 509-288. The Monarchs also tied a program record with seven rushing touchdowns. Justin Noye had a 37-yard interception return touchdown and Isaiah Harper had a 74-yard punt return TD. Blake LaRussa completed 15 of 20 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns for the Monarchs.
Chance Newman threw for 141 yards and a touchdown for Southern Conference rep VMI.
The matchup featured the last-ever game played at Foreman Field. Renovation on S.B. Ballard Stadium will begin immediately with the new stadium opening for the 2019 season.
Game Information
2023 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Furman | 7-1 | 10-3 |
Chattanooga | 6-2 | 8-5 |
Mercer | 6-2 | 9-4 |
Western Carolina | 5-3 | 7-4 |
Samford | 4-4 | 6-5 |
VMI | 4-4 | 5-6 |
East Tennessee State | 2-6 | 3-8 |
Wofford | 2-6 | 2-9 |
The Citadel | 0-8 | 0-11 |
2023 Sun Belt Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
James Madison | 7-1 | 11-2 |
Appalachian State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
Coastal Carolina | 5-3 | 8-5 |
Old Dominion | 5-3 | 6-7 |
Georgia State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
Marshall | 3-5 | 6-7 |
Georgia Southern | 3-5 | 6-7 |
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Troy | 7-1 | 11-3 |
Texas State | 4-4 | 8-5 |
South Alabama | 4-4 | 7-6 |
Arkansas State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
Louisiana | 3-5 | 6-7 |
Southern Miss | 2-6 | 3-9 |
UL Monroe | 0-8 | 2-10 |