Old Dominion Dominates North Carolina Central 54-6
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · S.B. Ballard Stadium
Old Dominion Monarchs 54, North Carolina Central Eagles 6, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs Old Dominion Monarchs?
Old Dominion Monarchs beat North Carolina Central Eagles 54-6 at S.B. Ballard Stadium on September 6, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Old Dominion Monarchs triumphed over the North Carolina Central Eagles with a final score of 54-6 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. This match showcased Old Dominion's strong form, extending their winning streak to five games and solidifying their home record to 5-0. They have been impressive in their recent performances, averaging 32.4 points scored and allowing just 19.8 points over their last ten games. The Monarchs' last five outings have been particularly dominant, with an average of 32.0 points scored and only 9.4 points allowed.
On the other hand, North Carolina Central, now with a record of 1-3, has struggled this season, particularly in this matchup. They had previously lost to Old Dominion earlier in the season on September 6, 2025, with a score of 54-6, marking their only encounter to date. The Eagles have shown flashes of offensive capability, averaging 36.4 points scored in their last ten games, but they have also allowed an average of 26.7 points, which has been detrimental to their success.
In terms of home versus away performance, Old Dominion has excelled at home, winning all five of their home games, while North Carolina Central has had a mixed record away from home, with a 5-1 record. This disparity in home and away performance contributed to the outcome of the game.
The weather conditions for the match were not specified, but typically, S.B. Ballard Stadium provides a favorable environment for football, which likely played a role in Old Dominion's strong showing. The Monarchs' ability to capitalize on their home advantage was evident as they dominated both offensively and defensively throughout the game.
Injuries were not mentioned in the block of facts, suggesting that both teams may have been at full strength for this contest. The absence of key players can often influence the outcome of games, but in this instance, it appears that both teams fielded their best available rosters.
The betting market had priced Old Dominion as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong form and previous performance against North Carolina Central. The odds indicate a strong belief in Old Dominion's ability to secure the victory, which they did convincingly.
Overall, this fixture was significant not only for its outcome but also for the implications it has for both teams moving forward. Old Dominion continues to build momentum as they head deeper into the season, while North Carolina Central must regroup and address their defensive struggles to improve their chances in upcoming games.
Leaders
- Passing yardsColton Joseph19/24, 257 YDS, 3 TDOld Dominion Monarchs
- Rushing yardsTrequan Jones5 CAR, 163 YDS, 3 TDOld Dominion Monarchs
- Receiving yardsJa'Cory Thomas6 REC, 86 YDS, 1 TDOld Dominion Monarchs
- Passing yardsWalker Harris13/26, 101 YDS, 2 INTNorth Carolina Central Eagles
- Rushing yardsJoshua Jones9 CAR, 65 YDSNorth Carolina Central Eagles
- Receiving yardsChance Peterson5 REC, 46 YDSNorth Carolina Central Eagles
Recent form
Old Dominion Monarchs
Last 10: 8-2Streak W532.4 scored · 19.8 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W27-10vs Georgia State PanthersNov 29
- W45-10at Georgia Southern EaglesNov 22
- W33-0vs Troy TrojansNov 14
- W31-6at UL Monroe WarhawksNov 1
- W24-21vs App State MountaineersOct 25
- L27-63at James Madison DukesOct 18
- L24-48at Marshall Thundering HerdOct 11
- W47-7vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersOct 4
- W21-7vs Liberty FlamesSep 27
- W45-26at Virginia Tech HokiesSep 13
North Carolina Central Eagles
Last 10: 7-3Streak W136.4 scored · 26.7 allowed per game5-1 away
- W33-14at Morgan State BearsNov 22
- L27-34vs South Carolina State BulldogsNov 14
- W31-28vs Norfolk State SpartansNov 8
- W35-14at Howard BisonNov 1
- L26-35vs Delaware State HornetsOct 25
- W45-7at Florida A&M RattlersOct 11
- W50-42at East Texas A&M LionsSep 27
- W62-20at North Carolina A&T AggiesSep 20
- W49-19vs Fayetteville State BroncosSep 13
- L6-54at Old Dominion MonarchsSep 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Morgan State | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Norfolk State | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| South Carolina State | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | North Carolina Central Eagles | Old Dominion Monarchs |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 25 |
| Third downs | 3-15 | 3-10 |
| Fourth downs | 0-3 | 1-1 |
| Total yards | 237 | 544 |
| Net passing yards | 101 | 277 |
| Completions | 13/27 | 22/29 |
| Yards per pass | 3.7 | 9.6 |
| Rushing yards | 136 | 267 |
| Rushing attempts | 38 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 3.6 | 7.9 |
| Penalties | 8-89 | 6-79 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 31:37 | 28:23 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Old Dominion Monarchs, below favours North Carolina Central Eagles.
Venue
- S.B. Ballard StadiumNorfolk, VA
- Attendance18111
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