Old Dominion (ODU) Monarchs vs. UL Monroe Warhawks Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 1, 2025
Use Code SSWC The Old Dominion Monarchs travel to Malone Stadium to take on the UL Monroe Warhawks on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Old Dominion is 5-3 overall and 2-2 in Sun Belt play after beating Appalachian State 24-21 at home. UL Monroe is 3-5 with a 1-3 conference record following a 49-21 loss at Southern Miss. Find the edge fast with NCAAF picks for Old Dominion Monarchs at UL Monroe Warhawks.
Joseph Leads Monarchs to Another Key Win
Old Dominion won for the fifth time with a hard-fought win over Appalachian State, led by quarterback Colton Joseph’s three-touchdown day. Joseph threw for 305 yards and led the team in rushing with 62 yards, displaying how important the signal caller is as a dual-threat. The Monarchs have averaged close to 30 points per game during their current 3-1 stretch at home and now look to continue that momentum on the road.
Joseph’s season totals are impressive: 1,995 passing yards with 19 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, along with 549 rushing yards and six scores. His favorite target, Tre’ Brown III, has 540 yards and four touchdowns on 24 catches. The ground game has been led by Ke’Travion Hargrove and Braylon McReynolds, who have a combined 473 yards on 82 carries with two touchdowns. The Monarchs rank 8th in the nation in yards per play at 7.1.
Defensively, Old Dominion has held opponents to 24 points or fewer in three of its last five games. Linebacker Jeremy Mack Jr. leads with 3.5 sacks, while safety Jerome Carter has 59 tackles. The consistent play on both sides of the line of scrimmage has allowed the Monarchs to score consistently and limit big plays.
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Injuries: Old Dominion lists eight players as questionable, including linebackers J. Sheppard and K. Naotala, along with wide receiver T. Myers and defensive lineman C. Daniels. Linebacker J. Henderson remains out.
Warhawks Struggling to Stop the Slide
UL Monroe’s season has taken a difficult turn after a promising start. The Warhawks fell 49-21 to Southern Miss, surrendering 490 yards of total offense and allowing touchdowns on four consecutive drives in the second half. The loss marked their third straight defeat, during which the defense has given up an average of 43 points per game.
Quarterback Aidan Armenta has thrown for 920 yards and eight touchdowns but remains questionable for this matchup and did not play in the loss to Southern Miss. If he’s unavailable, ULM may need to rely on its ground game and short passing attack to stay competitive. Running back Braylon McReynolds continues to be a bright spot, producing 473 rushing yards and two touchdowns this season, while Jonathan Bibbs has added 250 receiving yards and two scores through the air. ULM ranks just 127th in passing yards per game at 150.6.
The Warhawks’ biggest issues lie on defense. They’ve allowed opponents to control time of possession and score early, leading to early pressure on the offense. Defensive back D’Arco Perkins-McAllister leads with four sacks, while linebacker Noah Flemmings has 44 tackles, but the unit ranks near the bottom of the Sun Belt in total defense.
Injuries: UL Monroe has a lengthy injury report with 15 players listed as questionable, including several key defenders such as D. Omoregie and D. Howell, plus kicker M. Larson. Quarterback A. Armenta and running back D. Ford are also questionable, which could further options for the offense.
Old Dominion Monarchs at UL Monroe Warhawks Pick
Spread Pick for ODU vs. ULM
- Old Dominion -15.5 (4 Units)
Old Dominion’s offense is operating well on the ground and through the air, and Joseph’s dual-threat ability should cause major problems for UL Monroe’s struggling defense. The Monarchs have topped 400 total yards in two of the last three wins, while the Warhawks have allowed more than 35 points per game during their recent slide. With Joseph’s mobility, Brown’s ability to stretch the field, and a defense capable of forcing turnovers, Old Dominion will cover the 15.5-point spread against a battered opponent short on healthy starters, including starting quarterback Aidan Armenta, who missed last week’s game and remains questionable.
Over/Under Pick for ODU vs. UL Monroe
- Over 53.5 (5 Units)
Both defenses have been inconsistent, and the Monarchs’ recent scoring should produce a higher total. Old Dominion’s passing attack has produced big plays in four of its last five games, and UL Monroe’s defense continues to allow big gains through the air. Even if the Warhawks’ offense remains inconsistent, their tempo and occasional big plays could push this game past the 53.5-point mark. Expect Old Dominion to score several points, while UL Monroe contributes enough to send this one over the closing line.
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