| Old Dominion (2-5, 1-3 SBC) at Louisiana Tech (4-2, 2-0 SBC) | |
| Date | Saturday, October 24 • 5 p.m. ET • Ruston, La. • Origin Bank Field |
| Where to Watch | ESPN+ |
| Listen | ODU Sports Network |
| Series | ODU Leads 2-0 |
| Game Notes | Old Dominion Louisiana Tech |
NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion University Football hits the road again to travel to Louisiana Tech for the first time in program history, taking on the Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. ET.
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and the radio broadcast on ESPN Radio 94.1.
• ODU is coming off a 23-15 Thursday loss to Georgia Southern.
• Louisiana Tech won at ULM on Saturday, 24-0.
• Quinn Henicle completed 6-of-10 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown, while Ryan Huff came on in relief and completed 9-of-14 passes for 115 yards and a score.
• Leon Haughton caught three passes for 34 yards and a touchdown, while TJ Johnson had a 71-yard touchdown catch, the longest passing play for ODU this season.
• Lucas Struck tied his career high with 11 tackles and added 1.5 tackles for loss.
• Daevon Iles notched a career best 10 tackles and half a TFL, while first year safety Shaq Leaks notched his first career interception.
Taking on the West
ODU is 7-1 all-time against Sun Belt West opponents since joining the league in 2022. ODU has won six-straight games against SBC West opponents.
ODU vs. Sun Belt West
2022: Arkansas State - W, 38-21
2022: at South Alabama - L, 27-20
2023: Louisiana - W, 38-31
2023: at Southern Miss - W, 17-13
2024: Texas State - W, 24-14
2024: at Arkansas State - W, 40-32
2025: at ULM - W, 31-6
2025: Troy - W, 33-0
First Year Showing Up
First year safety Shaq Leaks gave ODU a boost against Georgia Southern, recording his first career interception. The interception set up ODU’s second touchdown.
The native Texan played sparingly early, most special teams, but has 11 tackles in the last four games, including his first career start in the win at App State.
Top Tier Defense
For the third time this season, ODU’s defense held an opponent under 300 yards of offense and now ranks third in the league in total defense.
ODU also ranks third in the league in opponent third down conversions after allowing App to convert just 1-of-13.
ODU leads the Sun Belt in opponent third down conversions, third in fumbles recovered and fourth in sacks.
Sun Belt Total Defense
| Team | Total Defense |
| Louisiana | 298.2 |
| Georgia Southern | 326.7 |
| Old Dominion | 335.8 |
Sun Belt Opponent Third Down Conversions
| Team | Opponent Third Down Pct. |
| Georgia State | 29.8 |
| Old Dominion | 32.1 |
James Showing Progress
Running back Maurki James had just four carries in the first three games, but has 19 attempts in the last four games.
On those carries, James has 66 yards and a pair of touchdowns. James is the only ODU running back to score a touchdown this season.
| Maurki James | Carries | Yards | Touchdowns |
| First Three Games | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Last Four Games | 19 | 66 | 2 |
Up Next
ODU returns to Norfolk for Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 31 against Marshall. The contest against the Thundering Herd falls on Halloween. ODU has the following message regarding costumes in the stadium.
We encourage fans to wear their favorite costumes and celebrate with us! To keep game day safe and family-friendly, masks, face coverings, and any real, toy, or replica weapons are not permitted anywhere on campus, including tailgating areas and inside S.B. Ballard Stadium. Face paint is welcome. Please leave any items that don’t meet these guidelines at home. Items that don’t meet these guidelines must be secured out of sight in your vehicle and may not be worn or carried while on campus.