Old Dominion Announces 2009 Football Schedule

Athletic Director Jim Jarrett and head football coach Bobby Wilder have announced Old Dominion’s 2009 schedule and its first homecoming football game on Nov. 7, 2009, against North Carolina Central University.

“By solidifying this date and opponent, our campus community can now start the planning process for what is sure to be a historic day,” Wilder said.

Activities will include alumni reunions, a parade, concerts and other events. The homecoming contest, originally set for Oct. 3, was moved due to an NCCU scheduling conflict. ODU will now have an open date on Oct. 3.

“With three weeks of preseason practice, an open date coming after the fourth regular season game allows for our players to have a break seven weeks into the football season,” Wilder said.

The Monarchs open the 2009 season on Sept. 5 against Chowan University at Foreman Field.

Fans can get an early look at the team on Nov. 22, when the Monarchs hold an intrasquad scrimmage at 1:30 p.m. at Maury-Granby Field. 2009 Schedule
Sept. 5 Chowan
Sept. 12 Virginia Union
Sept. 19 at Jacksonville
Sept. 26 Monmouth
Oct. 3 Open Date
Oct. 10 Presbyterian
Oct. 17 Campbell
Oct. 24 at Savannah State
Oct. 31 Georgetown
Nov. 7 North Carolina Central
Nov. 14 at Iona
Nov. 21 at VMI