ODU Fall Camp Notes - Week 1, July 30th

Freshman Quarterback Ryan Huff of ODU Football sets up to throw during fall camp on July 30, 2025. Photo by Justice

By Justice 

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of All Ages……….. IT’S TIMEEEEEE! Old Dominion Football is Back!

Our Old Dominion Monarchs kicked off Fall Camp on Wednesday July 30th and the media was fortunate enough to attend for the last 45 minutes or so. During this time we got to see the team run through some position drills, special teams drills and some 7-on-7 drills.

It was Day 1 so in this author’s opinion there is not a lot to take away but here are my observations:

• There seemed to be a clear pecking order at Quarterback - Colton Joseph, Quinn Henicle, Ryan Huff and Holden Brown.
• During the 7-on-7 drills the wide receivers rotated a lot with the different QB’s. Given it was Day 1, this should be expected.
• We got our first look at a trio of newcomers to the program and I’m excited to watch how each of them develops over the course of Fall Camp. 
  • Running Back Ke’Travion Hargrove, his experience and talent should provide a boost to the backfield
  • Wide Receiver Sidney Mbanasor stands out as a towering 6’5” target
  • Tight End Karl Peterson, a JUCO All-American from Estonia, brings impressive credentials.
• The Play of the Day was easily a 60 yard bomb for a TD from Colton Joseph to Tre’ Brown II (made even more notable by the throw accounting for about 50 to 55 yds of the play).
• The Catch of the Day had to be a stretched out toe tap on the sideline from Quinn Henicle to T.J. Johnson near the end of practice. TJ showed some great hands and great concentration to make the catch while showing some poise to get a toe tap in bounds before falling out of bounds.
• Devin Roche is gonna be a problem for opposing teams in the return game. Old Dominion fans know how dynamic he can be in the open field.
• Here’s the remaining Fall Camp Media availability schedule - we’ll be there to bring you even more ODU Football coverage!
  • Monday August 4th
  • Thursday August 7th
  • Monday August 11th
  • Friday August 15th
  • Tuesday August 19th (Media Day)

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