One year ago, Old Dominion went into Norfolk and destroyed Coastal Carolina, 47-7. This Saturday, the Monarchs walk into Conway as a touchdown underdog.
That swing says a lot about how quickly things can change in the Sun Belt, and it makes this one of the more interesting games on the November slate.
The Setup
Old Dominion visits Coastal Carolina on Saturday, November 7, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Coastal Carolina is favored by about 7 points, with the total sitting around 43.5.
Old Dominion: A Season That Hasn't Gone to Plan
The Monarchs are 2-7 overall and 1-5 in conference play, and they enter this game on a three-game losing streak. The offense has been the biggest problem. ODU is averaging just 16.3 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the country in scoring, total offense, and rushing.
The losses have piled up, including defeats to Georgia Southern (23-15), Georgia State (42-10), and Marshall (36-23). The bright spot was a 10-3 win over Appalachian State, which shows the defense can keep things close when it plays its best.
Coastal Carolina: Inconsistent, But Better on Offense
The Chanticleers are 3-5, 2-2 in conference play, and have won their last game. Coastal is scoring about 26.8 points per game, a significant edge over Old Dominion's offense, and they've shown they can win games against league opponents, with victories over Marshall (27-21) and Georgia State (31-20).
Defense has been the bigger concern for Coastal. The Chanticleers are allowing about 25 points per game and rank near the bottom of the country against the run. That's an interesting detail, because Old Dominion's rushing attack is also among the weakest in the nation.
A Series That Swings Wildly
The all-time series is close, with Old Dominion holding a 3-2 edge, but the results have been all over the place:
- 2025: Old Dominion 47, Coastal Carolina 7
- 2024: Coastal Carolina 45, Old Dominion 37
- 2023: Coastal Carolina 28, Old Dominion 24
- 2022: Old Dominion 49, Coastal Carolina 21
Four games, four very different stories, with lopsided scores in both directions. That unpredictability is part of what makes this series fun.
What to Watch
- Old Dominion's offense. Can the Monarchs find any rhythm after ranking near the bottom of the country in scoring?
- Run defense vs. run offense. Both teams struggle on the ground, which could turn this into a battle of passing efficiency.
- Home field. Coastal is just 1-3 at home this season, so the Brooks Stadium advantage hasn't been a lock.
- Time of possession. Coastal holds the ball longer on average, which can help control the tempo.
- Revenge factor. A 47-7 loss last year is hard to forget for the Chanticleers.
Why This Game Is Worth a Closer Look
A touchdown favorite in a low-scoring game, with two struggling teams and a recent history of wild swings. The market has an opinion, and so do we.
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