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Old Dominion University

Old Dominion’s football homecoming will be Sept. 23

The Virginian-Pilot
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Old Dominion linebacker Malcom Britt, center, is congratulated by teammate Jason Henderson, left, after an interception during spring football practice at S.B. Ballard Stadium on April 15. The Monarchs will open their season Sept. 2 at Virginia Tech, but their home opener is Sept. 9 against Louisiana.

Old Dominion linebacker Malcom Britt, center, is congratulated by teammate Jason Henderson, left, after an interception during spring football practice at S.B. Ballard Stadium on April 15. The Monarchs will open their season Sept. 2 at Virginia Tech, but their home opener is Sept. 9 against Louisiana. (Mike Caudill/The Virginian-Pilot)

The Sept. 23 game against Texas A&M-Commerce will serve as Old Dominion’s homecoming, the Monarchs announced Thursday, along with revealing promotions for the rest of their six-game home football schedule.

ODU’s first home game is Sept. 9 against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, which will be First Responders Night. Fire responders who present a valid badge will receive ticket discounts.

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The Sept. 16 game against Wake Forest will be Youth Day. Children 12 and under can receive a discounted ticket and have postgame field access for photos with the ODU Spirit Squad and Big Blue mascot.

The Sept. 23 kickoff against Texas A&M-Commerce tentatively is set for 3:30 p.m. The Lions, who won the NCAA Division II championship, moved up to Division I in 2022 and are in the FCS Southland Conference.

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The Oct. 21 game against Appalachian State will be the Oyster Bowl and will be part of Family Weekend.

The Nov. 4 contest versus Coastal Carolina will be Military Appreciation Day. Discounted tickets for all active-duty, retired and military personnel with valid IDs will be available.

ODU’s regular-season finale Nov. 25 against Georgia State will be Senior Day.

The Monarchs, coming off a 3-9 season, will begin their season Sept. 2 at Virginia Tech, which they upset in last year’s opener at S.B. Ballard Stadium.

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