Texas State Bobcats at Old Dominion Monarchs
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QB Colton Joseph rushes for 111 yards and 3 TDs in fourth career start as ODU beats Texas State
Joseph finished 15 of 28 for 130 yards, and he carried it 16 times for Old Dominion (3-4, 2-1 Sun Belt). He had a touchdown run in each of the first two quarters to take a 14-0 lead.
Texas State pulled within 17-14 with 5:16 left in the fourth quarter when Jordan McCloud found Beau Sparks for a 24-yard score.
Old Dominion answered with an eight-play, 75-yard drive that took up 3:57 and was capped by Joseph's 28-yard run. Joseph also started the drive with a 25-yard gain to get it to midfield.
Texas State had great field position on its final drive after Kole Wilson returned the kickoff 44 yards. But on the next play, McCloud's pass was intercepted by Rankin to seal ODU's third victory in four games.
McCloud, who entered leading the Sun Belt in total offense at 319 yards per game, was intercepted two times for Texas State (4-3, 2-1). Ismail Mahdi carried it 25 times for 139 yards.
It was the third and final time this season ODU played an opponent for the first time in the regular season.
How To Watch
How can I watch Texas State Bobcats vs. Old Dominion Monarchs?
- TV Channel: Bobcats at Monarchs 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 2:42 | Colton Joseph 4 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:08 | Colton Joseph 11 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:34 | Jordan McCloud 7 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 9:43 | Ethan Sanchez 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 5:16 | Beau Sparks 24 Yd pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:19 | Colton Joseph 28 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick) |
Statistics
 TXST |
 ODU |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 359 | Total Yards | 322 |
| 173 | Passing | 130 |
| 17/33 | Comp/Att | 15/28 |
| 5.2 | Yards per pass | 4.6 |
| 186 | Rushing | 192 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 4.7 | Yards per rush | 5.2 |
| 3-25 | Penalties | 4-40 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 31:16 | Possession | 28:44 |
Game Information
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 19,129 · Capacity:
Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | 5-2 | 3-0 |
| Old Dominion | 3-4 | 2-1 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2-1 |
| James Madison | 5-2 | 1-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-3 | 1-2 |
| App State | 2-4 | 0-3 |
| Georgia State | 2-4 | 0-3 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 6-1 | 3-0 |
| UL Monroe | 5-1 | 3-0 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2-1 |
| Arkansas State | 4-3 | 2-1 |
| South Alabama | 3-4 | 2-1 |
| Southern Miss | 1-6 | 0-3 |
| Troy | 1-6 | 0-3 |
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