Boone, N.C.- Old Dominion came out in their all-black uniforms to counter the white out at Kidd Brewer Stadium. It was a much better showing for the Monarchs this season falling 31-7 after being shutout 49-0 last season.
Three different times ODU turned the ball over on downs on Appalachian States side of the field. With kicker, Chris Kirtley nursing a lower body injury Bobby Wilder elected to go for touchdowns instead of field goals.
They may have lost by 24 points but the game was very competitive. After being dominated in the first half ODU gave up just seven points in the second half.