The Georgia Southern Eagles (2-4) visit the Old Dominion Monarchs (2-4) on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN2. DraftKings lists the spread at GASO -4 with a total of 46.5; moneylines are Georgia Southern -185 · Old Dominion +154. Below is our Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Georgia Southern at Old Dominion |
| Records | Georgia Southern 2-4 · Old Dominion 2-4 |
| Spread | GASO -4 |
| Moneyline | Georgia Southern -185 · Old Dominion +154 |
| Total | 46.5 |
| Venue | S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, VA |
| Date/Time | Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN2 |
| Head Coaches | Georgia Southern: HC Clay Helton, OC Ryan Aplin · Old Dominion: HC Ricky Rahne, OC Kody Cook / Alex Huettel |
Georgia Southern Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Georgia Southern Eagles are 2-4 overall, 1-1 in Sun Belt play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 31-0 vs Charleston Southern; Sep 12 — L 22-7 at Clemson; Sep 19 — L 31-27 at Jacksonville State; Sep 26 — L 42-28 vs Houston; Oct 3 — W 31-24 at Coastal Carolina; Oct 10 — L 27-24 vs James Madison. Most recently, Georgia Southern lost to James Madison 27-24 at home. Through 6 games, Georgia Southern is averaging 24.7 points scored and 24.3 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Clay Helton (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Ryan Aplin. Defensive coordinator: Mike Mutz.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Max Johnson (QB) — 148/224, 1,572 yards, 11 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: David Mbadinga (RB) — 39 carries, 233 yards
- Receiving leader: Josh Dallas (WR) — 37 receptions, 290 yards
- Sacks leader: Anthony Bynum (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jakyri Jones (DB) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: Max Johnson’s passing volume (1,572 yards). Questions: The response to a 27-24 loss to James Madison.
Old Dominion Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Old Dominion Monarchs are 2-4 overall, 1-2 in Sun Belt play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 31-10 vs Norfolk State; Sep 12 — L 44-21 at Virginia Tech; Sep 19 — L 20-17 vs East Carolina; Sep 26 — L 46-20 vs James Madison; Oct 3 — L 42-10 at Georgia State; Oct 10 — W 10-3 at App State. Most recently, Old Dominion beat App State 10-3 on the road. Through 6 games, Old Dominion is averaging 18.2 points scored and 27.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ricky Rahne (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinators: Kody Cook / Alex Huettel. Defensive coordinator: Blake Seiler.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Quinn Henicle (QB) — 48/88, 570 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Devin Roche (RB) — 80 carries, 348 yards
- Receiving leader: TJ Johnson (WR) — 14 receptions, 179 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Javen Gibson (DL) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Lucas Struck (S) — 41 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Javen Gibson (5 sacks). Questions: A defense allowing 27.5 points per game; an offense averaging 18.2 points per game.
How to Watch Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion
- Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, VA
- TV / Streaming: ESPN2
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.