DraftKings · as of July 10, 2026
Indiana defeated Old Dominion 27–14 in a double-digit victory. Old Dominion covered by 10.5; Game went Under by 13.5. The market closed at Indiana -23.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Indiana -31.6 - a gap of 8.1 points toward Indiana, of which 7.3 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Colton Joseph had a career-high 179 rushing yards on 10 carries, including a 75-yard TD on the first play and a 78-yard TD in the fourth quarter, showing he can be a dynamic dual-threat weapon.
Joseph threw three interceptions and completed only 11 of 22 passes for 96 yards, indicating passing efficiency and ball security need improvement for the Monarchs to win close games.
Old Dominion allowed Indiana to score on four of six red-zone trips and could not get a late stop to make it a one-possession game, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that must be addressed.
The Monarchs kept the game close against a ranked opponent, controlling the first quarter and pulling within 27-14 in the fourth, showing they can hang with higher-level competition.
At kickoff, conditions at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) were Partly cloudy, 74°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
74°F

| Measure | Old DominionAway | IndianaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 579 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 579 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |