It was a wild one in Huntington. The Monarchists break down Old Dominion’s 48–24 loss to Marshall — the mistakes, the missed opportunities, and what the film really shows — before turning the page to Hate Week against JMU. Can ODU bounce back on the road in Harrisonburg and make a statement in the Sun Belt? Mike and Aaron dig in with honest takes, stats, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Sponsored by Brandon Johnson State Farm

00:30 – Moment of silence for ODU’s playoff hopes 😅

01:30 – Recapping the trip to Huntington

03:00 – Early red zone failure sets the tone

05:00 – Turnovers, muffed punts, and communication breakdowns

08:00 – Offensive struggles and missed opportunities

10:00 – O-line grades and what actually went right

12:00 – How turnovers flipped the game

15:00 – Giving credit to Marshall and their fans

17:00 – The “Thundering Herd” sandwich & the shoe curse

19:00 – Who’s really to blame: players or coaches?

21:00 – “Fade Gary” betting segment (ULM, Maryland, Ole Miss)

24:00 – Transitioning to JMU week — rivalry energy

25:00 – What’s still on the table for ODU this season

27:00 – Keys to beating JMU: start fast, finish stronger

29:00 – Breaking down JMU’s slow starts and second-half dominance

33:00 – Matchup talk: ODU offense vs JMU defense

36:00 – The run/pass balance and what needs to click

38:00 – Lessons from last year’s 35–32 shootout

41:00 – ODU fan travel and homecoming preview

43:00 – Injuries and “next man up” mentality

45:00 – Why this game defines ODU’s season

48:00 – Watch party info: Afterglow in Norfolk

50:00 – Belief, response, and how fans can show up

52:00 – Predictions, passion, and “Go Monarchs!” rally cry