Norfolk State vs Old Dominion Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 5th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/04/2026, 11:58 PM ET

Norfolk State vs Old Dominion Game Information

The Norfolk State Pirates will be on the road Saturday afternoon for a Β 6:00 PM matchup in Norfolk, VA, at S.B. Ballard Stadium against the Old Dominion Monarchs. Norfolk State will look to continue their hot hand Saturday as they are 1-0 this year following a 56-point win to open the season last week. The Old Dominion Monarchs open their season Saturday, looking to continue last year's success. Old Dominion finished last season with 10 wins after a 6-game winning streak to end the season, including a 14-point win over South Florida in the StaffDNA Bowl. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.

Norfolk State Preview

Norfolk State was dominant in their Week 1 win, scoring 56 points on 457 total yards. Defensively, Norfolk State was just as strong, giving up only 106 yards and no points after forcing 3 turnovers in the game. Deljay Bailey led the Norfolk State offense last week, completing 13 passes for 119 yards and 3 scores, and ran the ball 5 times for 56 yards and 1 score. Jalyn Daniels was the top ball carrier in the game with 104 yards and 1 score on 15 carries, and Shamar Vick added 3 carries for 38 yards and 1 touchdown. Elyjah Mitchell led the team with 50 yards and 2 scores on 5 catches, while Brevin Cladwell added 41 yards and 1 score on 4 grabs.

Old Dominion Preview

With last year’s starter Colton Joseph now at Wisconsin, Old Dominion will turn the keys over to Quinn Henicle in 2026. Henicle completed 17 passes for 184 yards a year ago. Devin Roche is the top ball carrier this season after compiling 630 yards and 4 scores on 111 carries last year. Sidney Mbanasnor is the top receiver returning this year after 68 yards on 6 catches in 2025.

Norfolk State vs Old Dominion Pick

Old Dominion has an overwhelming advantage in talent and depth and should dominate this matchup on both sides of the ball. Norfolk State will struggle on both sides of the ball from the opening kickoff. Look for Old Dominion to build a huge lead as they roll to an easy home win and cover in game 1 of the season.

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  • Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs -40.5
  • Secondary: Over 52.5

Final Score Prediction: Old Dominion Monarchs win 49-7

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