Old Dominion secures first Sun Belt win over Georgia State
- Colton Joseph led Old Dominion with 239 yards of offense, including a touchdown pass.
- The game featured a back-and-forth scoring battle, with both teams exchanging leads.
- Old Dominion's victory marks their first win in the Sun Belt Conference this season.
In Atlanta, Old Dominion secured their first Sun Belt Conference victory with a 21-14 win over Georgia State on Saturday. Colton Joseph was instrumental in the game, contributing 239 total yards of offense, including a crucial 9-yard touchdown pass to Demariyon Houston early in the fourth quarter. The Monarchs initially took the lead with a 4-yard touchdown run by Devin Roche, but Georgia State equalized with a touchdown pass from Christian Veilleux to Ted Hurst. Old Dominion regained the lead with a touchdown run by Tariq Sims, capping a significant drive. Joseph's performance was complemented by Pat Conroy, who caught seven passes for 61 yards. Despite a late touchdown from Georgia State's Zach Gibson to Freddie Brock, the Monarchs held on for the win, improving their record to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in the conference. This victory marks a pivotal moment for Old Dominion as they look to build momentum in the season.