Overview
- Norfolk State announced a 12-game slate with six home dates, opening August 29 against Winston-Salem State coached by former Spartans assistant Tory Woodbury.
- The Spartans visit FBS foes Old Dominion on September 5 and Virginia on September 12, marking the program’s first-ever meeting with UVA.
- The schedule features the home Battle of the Bay versus Hampton on September 19, road trips to Chicago State on September 26 and Robert Morris on October 3, and a Homecoming game against Virginia University of Lynchburg on October 10.
- MEAC play begins October 24 at South Carolina State, followed by Delaware State on October 31, North Carolina Central on November 7, at Morgan State on November 14, and Howard on November 21.
- Vick outlined a four-phase program—strength and conditioning, spring ball, summer maintenance and installation, and the fall season—while early previews project a modest step forward at roughly 4 to 7 wins.