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Old Dominion honors LTC Brandon Shah during season opener against Norfolk State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:43 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Old Dominion honors LTC Brandon Shah during season opener against Norfolk State

Summary

Old Dominion University hosted the Norfolk State Spartans for their season opener Saturday at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. The event served as a tribute to LTC Brandon A. Shah, who was killed in an on-campus shooting on March 12, 2026. ODU players wore specialized jerseys featuring the name of LTC Shah on the back throughout the game. Supporters and visitors described the atmosphere at the stadium as electric, with local residents turning out in large numbers to watch the matchup. The jerseys worn by the players will be sold for $300 each, with all proceeds directed to the family of LTC Shah. Community members noted that identical jerseys sold out at the campus bookstore within one hour of release.

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Key Details

•Old Dominion played Norfolk State in a season opener at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
•The university honored LTC Brandon A. Shah, who died in a March 2026 shooting.
•Players wore jerseys displaying the name of LTC Shah on the back.
•Proceeds from $300 jersey sales benefit the family of LTC Shah.
•Commemorative jerseys sold out at the university bookstore within one hour.

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2:43 AMYahoo Sports — ODU honors LTC Brandon Shah during season opener against NSU

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NORFOLK, VA. (WAVY) — Not only did Old Dominion University’s (ODU) season opener against the NSU Spartans Saturday signify the start of another football season, but it was also a night to honor LTC Brandon A. Shah. LTC Shah was shot and killed during an on-campus shooting on March 12, 2026. In the hours leading […]
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