2025 Old Dominion Monarchs football team

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2025 Old Dominion Monarchs football
Old Dominion Athletics logo wordmark.svg
Conference Sun Belt Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record1–1 (0–0 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Kevin Decker (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorBlake Seiler (6th season)
Home stadium S.B. Ballard Stadium
Seasons
←  2024
2026 →
2025 Sun Belt Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Appalachian State  0 –0   2 –0  
Coastal Carolina  0 –0   1 –1  
James Madison  0 –0   1 –1  
Old Dominion  0 –0   1 –1  
Georgia Southern  0 –0   0 –2  
Georgia State  0 –0   0 –2  
Marshall  0 –0   0 –2  
West Division
Texas State  0 –0   2 –0  
Arkansas State  0 –0   1 –1  
Louisiana  0 –0   1 –1  
Louisiana–Monroe  0 –0   1 –1  
South Alabama  0 –0   1 –1  
Southern Miss  0 –0   1 –1  
Troy  0 –0   1 –1  
Championship: December 5, 2025
As of September 7, 2025
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2025 Old Dominion Monarchs football team will represent Old Dominion University in the Sun Belt Conference's East Division during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Monarchs are expected to be led by Ricky Rahne in his sixth year as the head coach. The Monarchs play their home games at S.B. Ballard Stadium, located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Contents

Preseason

Media poll

In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Monarchs were picked to finish fifth place in the East division. [1]

Media poll (East division)
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1James Madison94 (11)
2Georgia Southern76 (1)
3Appalachian State60
4Coastal Carolina49 (1)
5Old Dominion48
6Marshall42 (1)
7Georgia State23

Offensive lineman Zach Barlev and linebacker Jason Henderson was awarded to be in the preseason All-Sun Belt first team offense and defense for the fourth year in a row. [2] Defensive lineman Kris Trinidad and linebacker Koa Naotala were named to the second team.

Schedule

The football schedule was announced on February 28, 2025. [3]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 302:30 p.m.at No. 20 Indiana *
 FS1 L 14–2747,109
September 66:00 p.m. North Carolina Central *
 ESPN+ W 54–618,111
September 137:00 p.m.at Virginia Tech *
 ACCN
September 27 Liberty *
  • S.B. Ballard Stadium
  • Norfolk, VA
October 4 Coastal Carolina
  • S.B. Ballard Stadium
  • Norfolk, VA
October 11at Marshall
October 18at James Madison
October 25 Appalachian State Dagger-14-plain.png
  • S.B. Ballard Stadium
  • Norfolk, VA
November 1at Louisiana–Monroe
November 137:30 p.m. Troy
  • S.B. Ballard Stadium
  • Norfolk, VA
 ESPN
November 22at Georgia Southern
November 29 Georgia State
  • S.B. Ballard Stadium
  • Norfolk, VA

Personnel

Transfers

  • Source: ON3, [4] 247Sports [5]

Recruiting class

College recruiting information
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeight40‡Commit date
Carson Bradley
OT 		Quincy, FL Hutchinson CC 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)310 lb (140 kg)–Dec 4, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Tre Brown
WR 		Savannah, GA Hutchinson CC 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)–Dec 4, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (77)
Braden Ellis
OT 		Greensboro, NC Northwest Guilford HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)280 lb (130 kg)–Dec 4, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg    (NR)

Roster

2025 Old Dominion Monarchs football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 0TJ Lott Redshirt.svg  So
QB 1 Colton Joseph Redshirt.svg  So
WR 2Tre BrownJr
RB 3Devin Roche Redshirt.svg  So
QB 4Ryan HuffFr
RB 5Maurki James Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 6Ja'Cory ThomasJr
WR 7Na'eem Abdul-Rahim GladdingSo
WR 8Josh RodriguezFr
TE 9Jalen Butler Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 10Quinn Henicle Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 11TJ JohnsonJr
WR 12Titus MyersSo
WR 13Dallas Sims Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 14Zay PrinceFr
QB 16Holden Brown Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 17Na'eem GladdingSo
RB 18Ke'Travion HargroveSr
TE 19Dawson Johnson Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 20Trequan JonesJr
RB 40Troy Marquez Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 55Maarten Woudsma Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 58Stephon Dubose-Borne Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 61Jake Scala Redshirt.svg  So
OL 62Billy Gough Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 63Cam HillFr
OL 64Zach BarlevSr
OL 65Ryan Joyce Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 67Kainan Miller Redshirt.svg  So
OL 69Logan CoxJr
OL 70Andy SilverthornFr
OL 71Jack SheehanFr
OL 72Colin Henrich Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 73Connor Drake Redshirt.svg  So
OL 74Carson Bradley Redshirt.svg  So
OL 75Skyler Grant Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 77Josh Schuetzmann Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 78Elijah Hoskin Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 79Theo Bachelder Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 80Chris WarrenFr
TE 87Trey Lancaster Redshirt.svg  Sr
TE 89Nate Hartman Redshirt.svg  So
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 0Mario ThompsonJr
LB 1Keshawn ThomasJr
S 2Nickendre StigerSr
S 3Mario Easterly Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 4Jeremy Mack Jr. Redshirt.svg  Sr
CB 5Brandon CrutchfieldSo
CB 7Ryan Ramey Redshirt.svg  So
DB 8Botros AlisandroSr
DL 9DeAndre Lynch Redshirt.svg  So
LB 10Koa Naotala Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 11Kollin CollierSo
S 12Jerome CarterSo
S 13Jed Olotu-Judah Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 14Marco TysonJr
DB 15Je'Hahj SherrillFr
DB 17CJ FloydFr
LB 18Jackson ForrestFr
DB 19Lucas Struck Redshirt.svg  So
CB 20Langston Williams Redshirt.svg  Sr
S 21Zion Frink Redshirt.svg  So
LB 22AJ Ashworth Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 23Jorian HaynesSo
LB 24Dirrick GoodmanSo
CB 25Zach HobsonSr
CB 27Jordan Saunders Redshirt.svg  So
DB 28Chris Boykins Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 29Tavares MurrayFr
DL 30Fred GilesJr
LB 31Jayden SheppardJr
S 33Daevon IlesSo
LB 34Jahleel Culbreath Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 36Javen GibsonJr
CB 37Caleb Bishop Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 38Seth Naotala Redshirt.svg  Sr
DL 40Hunter MaleckiFr
LB 41Gage Sawyers Redshirt.svg  So
LB 42 Jason Henderson Redshirt.svg  Sr
DE 43Kris Trinidad Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 44Justin KalitsnikFr
LB 46Edward Mills Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 50Chris Forbes Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 52Jonathan Bacigalupi Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 53Idrissa Kamara Redshirt.svg  Fr
DT 54Jackson Banks Redshirt.svg  So
DL 75Lorenzo McFadden-Pressley Redshirt.svg  Fr
DT 94Ricardo Williams Jr.Sr
DL 95Ahmaad Foster Redshirt.svg  Fr
EDGE 97Ledarrion MenterFr
DL 98Christopher Spencer Redshirt.svg  Jr
DT 99Cole DanielsSr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
LS 47Ashten DunmanFr
K 93Nathanial Eichner Redshirt.svg  Jr
K 94Riley CallaghanSr
P 96Ian Brandt Redshirt.svg  So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Kevin Decker
    Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Blake Seiler
    Defensive coordinator/inside linebackers
  • Kevin Smith
    Special teams coordinator/outside linebackers
  • Alex Huettel
    Offensive line
  • Victor Irokansi
    Defensive line
  • Tony Lucas
    Running backs/asst. head coach
  • Dwike Wilson
    Cornerbacks
  • Remington Rebstock
    Safeties/asst. defensive coordinator
  • Kody Cook
    Wide receivers
  • David Weeks
    Tight ends
  • Chad Snodgrass
    Director of sports performance
  • Tristan Iannone
    Director of operations
  • Hunter Sims
    General manager
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster

Game summaries

at No. 20 Indiana

Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) at No. 20 Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Monarchs700714
No. 20 Hoosiers71010027

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance: 47,109
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (FS1): Noah Reed (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • ODU – Colton Joseph 75-yard run (Riley Callaghan kick), 14:49. Monarchs 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:11.
  • IU – Jonathan Brady 91-yard punt return (Nico Radicic kick), 0:09. Tied 7–7.
Second quarter
  • IU – Nico Radicic 22-yard field goal, 10:03. Hoosiers 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:35.
  • IU – Fernando Mendoza 5-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 3:36. Hoosiers 17–7. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 0:15.
Third quarter
  • IU – Kaelon Black 2-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 11:09. Hoosiers 24–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:51.
  • IU – Nico Radicic 25-yard field goal, 3:02. Hoosiers 27–7. Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 6:58.
Fourth quarter
  • ODU – Colton Joseph 78-yard run (Riley Callaghan kick), 6:53. Hoosiers 27–14. Drive: 4 plays, 97 yards, 1:21.
StatisticsODUIU
First downs1029
Total yards314502
Rushes/yards23–21857–309
Passing yards96193
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–22–318–32–0
Time of possession18:3241:28
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Old DominionPassing Colton Joseph 11/22, 96 yards, 3 INT
RushingColton Joseph10 carries, 179 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingNaeem Abdul-Rahim-Gladding4 receptions, 35 yards
IndianaPassing Fernando Mendoza 18/31, 193 yards
Rushing Roman Hemby 23 carries, 111 yards
ReceivingOmar Cooper Jr.2 receptions, 52 yards

North Carolina Central (FCS)

North Carolina Central Eagles (FCS) (1–1) at Old Dominion Monarchs (0–1) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Eagles (FCS)0
Monarchs0

at S.B. Ballard Stadium • Norfolk, VA

  • Date: September 6, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Scott Jackson (play-by-play) and Andy Mashaw (analyst)
Game information
StatisticsNCCUODU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NC CentralPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Virginia Tech

Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Monarchs0
Hokies0

at Lane Stadium • Blacksburg, VA

  • Date: September 13, 2025
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • TV: ACCN
Game information
StatisticsODUVT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Virginia TechPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Liberty

Liberty Flames (0–0) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Flames0
Monarchs0

at S.B. Ballard Stadium • Norfolk, VA

  • Date: September 27, 2025
Game information
StatisticsLIBODU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LibertyPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (0–0) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Chanticleers0
Monarchs0

at S.B. Ballard Stadium • Norfolk, VA

  • Date: October 4, 2025
Game information
StatisticsCCUODU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Coastal CarolinaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Marshall

Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Monarchs0
Thundering Herd0

at Joan C. Edwards Stadium • Huntington, WV

  • Date: October 11, 2025
Game information
StatisticsODUMRSH
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving
MarshallPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at James Madison (Royal Rivalry)

Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) vs. James Madison Dukes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Monarchs0
Dukes0

at Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: October 18, 2025
Game information
StatisticsODUJMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving
James MadisonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Appalachian State

Appalachian State Mountaineers (0–0) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Mountaineers0
Monarchs0

at S.B. Ballard Stadium • Norfolk, VA

  • Date: October 25, 2025
Game information
StatisticsAPPODU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Appalachian StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Louisiana–Monroe

Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) vs. Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Monarchs0
Warhawks0

at Malone Stadium • Monroe, LA

  • Date: November 1, 2025
Game information
StatisticsODUULM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Louisiana–MonroePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Troy

Troy Trojans (0–0) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Troy0
Monarchs0

at S.B. Ballard Stadium • Norfolk, VA

  • Date: November 13, 2025
Game information
StatisticsTROYODU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TroyPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Georgia Southern

Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) vs. Georgia Southern Eagles (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Monarchs0
Eagles0

at Paulson Stadium • Statesboro, GA

  • Date: November 22, 2025
Game information
StatisticsODUGASO
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Georgia SouthernPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Georgia State

Georgia State Panthers (0–0) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Panthers0
Monarchs0

at S.B. Ballard Stadium • Norfolk, VA

  • Date: November 29, 2025
Game information
StatisticsGASTODU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Old DominionPassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. ↑ "Sun Belt Announces 2025 Football Preseason Awards & Poll". sunbeltsports.org. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Four Monarchs Earn Football Preseason All-Sun Belt Honors". odusports.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ "2025 Old Dominion Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Old Dominion Football Transfer Portal". ON3.
  5. ↑ "Old Dominion Monarchs 2025 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports.
  6. ↑ "ODU Football Adds 27 Student-Athletes on National Singing Day". ODU Athletics. December 4, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ "College Football Recruiting Classes - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Old Dominion 2025 Football Commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
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