Devin Roche, Maurki James help Old Dominion upset Appalachian State 10-3

BOONE, N.C. -- , Devin Roche rushed for 101 yards, and Maurki James scored the game’s only touchdown as Old Dominion beat Appalachian State 10-3 on Saturday. The Monarchs (2-4, 1-2 Sun Belt) held App State to 158 total yards and forced three turnovers in a game that was scoreless at halftime. App State (3-2, 0-1) took a 3-0 lead on James London’s 34-yard field goal early in the third quarter. Old Dominion got on the board with a safety midway through the third after App State recovered its own fumble in the end zone. James gave the Monarchs the lead on a 2-yard touchdown run with 9:30 remaining. Quinn Henicle connected with Josh Rodriguez for the 2-point conversion to make it 10-3. App State had one final chance in the pouring rain, but Brandon Crutchfield intercepted a pass on fourth down with 36 seconds remaining to seal the win.