Old Dominion hosts Norfolk State in regional college football matchup

Old Dominion prepares to host Norfolk State on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at S.B. Ballard Stadium. The Monarchs enter the contest as significant favorites, though the two programs share a history of closely contested games. Norfolk State arrives with a 1-0 record following a victory over Winston-Salem State, while Old Dominion opens its season after finishing with 10 wins last year. Coaches Ricky Rahne and Michael Vick have both noted the importance of the game to the 757 area community. The two teams last met in 2019, a game the Monarchs secured late in the fourth quarter. Both programs emphasize the value of local matchups in filling stadium seats and building regional interest.

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