Liberty Flames vs. Old Dominion Monarchs: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Old Dominion Monarchs defeated Liberty Flames 21–7 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Liberty Flames 7, Old Dominion Monarchs 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Liberty Flames	0	0	6	0	7
Old Dominion Monarchs	0	12	0	6	21

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Colton Joseph (Old Dominion) — 296.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.42 EPA
• Ethan Houck (Liberty) — 0.0 yds · -3.00 EPA/play -3.00 EPA
• Michael Merdinger (Liberty) — 56.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -7.65 EPA

Rushing

• Caden Williams (Liberty) — 85.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Trequan Jones (Old Dominion) — 89.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Colton Joseph (Old Dominion) — 90.0 yds +0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Ja'Cory Thomas (Old Dominion) — 5 rec · 114.0 yds +0.76 EPA
• Tre' Brown III (Old Dominion) — 4 rec · 81.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding (Old Dominion) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Colton Joseph	Old Dominion	27	63.0%	296	3	+0.13	+3.42
Ethan Houck	Liberty	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.00	-3.00
Michael Merdinger	Liberty	14	42.9%	56	0	-0.55	-7.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Liberty	Old Dominion
Plays	55	68
EPA / play	-0.393	-0.033
Total EPA	-21.61	-2.27
Success rate	34.5%	54.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.710	+0.127
Rush EPA / play	-0.274	-0.139
Yards	203	524

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Liberty	6	16	-2.16	Missed FG
Q1	Old Dominion	8	69	-2.17	Fumble
Q1	Liberty	9	51	+1.24	Punt
Q1	Old Dominion	3	7	-2.40	Punt
Q2	Liberty	2	-1	-4.46	Fumble
Q2	Old Dominion	3	1	-5.47	Fumble
Q2	Liberty	6	6	-1.67	Punt
Q2	Old Dominion	5	69	+5.34	Pass TD
Q2	Liberty	3	1	-2.57	Punt
Q2	Old Dominion	4	89	+7.12	Pass TD
Q2	Liberty	2	2	-3.36	Interception
Q2	Old Dominion	8	35	-3.06	Fumble
Q2	Liberty	3	-4	-0.40	Ended
Q3	Old Dominion	5	18	-1.60	Punt
Q3	Liberty	3	2	-2.28	Punt
Q3	Old Dominion	1	28	-4.60	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Fumble (-5.89 EPA)
2. Q2 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Fumble (-4.94 EPA)
3. Q3 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Colton Joseph pass intercepted (-4.6 EPA)
4. Q4 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Colton Joseph pass to Ja'Cory Thomas for a touchdown (55 yards) (+4.53 EPA)
5. Q2 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Fumble (-4.21 EPA)
6. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-3.83 EPA)
7. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-3.72 EPA)
8. Q2 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Colton Joseph pass to Ja'Cory Thomas for a touchdown (31 yards) (+3.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Old Dominion Monarchs controlled the final (21–7) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Colton Joseph (Old Dominion) — 296.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Old Dominion at -0.033 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Liberty Flames vs Old Dominion Monarchs?

Liberty Flames 7, Old Dominion Monarchs 21 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs Old Dominion Monarchs?

Old Dominion Monarchs won with a final score of 7–21.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs Old Dominion Monarchs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757271.

Who led Liberty Flames vs Old Dominion Monarchs in passing?

Colton Joseph (Old Dominion) led passers with 296.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Liberty Flames at Old Dominion Monarchs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.