The stage is set for an unforgettable showdown as the Dragons prepare to take on Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans on October 10th at Dick Price Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. Under the bright lights of Homecoming, in front of a packed and energized crowd, the Dragons will step into one of the most electric environments of the season.

Norfolk State enters hungry to rebound from last year, while the Dragons come in battle-tested and determined after a hard-fought 3–7 campaign. Records won’t matter when the ball is kicked off—this is about pride, toughness, and rising to the moment. The challenge will be steep, but this is exactly the kind of stage the Dragons embrace.

Coach Newman will lead a young, hungry team into Norfolk—but this trip carries something even deeper. For the first time, he’ll share the sideline with his oldest son, now serving as the Dragons’ running backs coach. It’s a powerful full-circle moment that adds even more meaning and emotion to an already high-stakes matchup.

And make no mistake—the Dragons are bringing one of the strongest coaching staffs in program history. Offensive Coordinator Danny Farley returns for his third season, continuing to elevate the attack. Coach Washington enters his third year leading the defensive line, while Blake Hawkins brings consistency and fire in his third season with the receivers. Defensive Coordinator Kyle Green heads into year two, building a fast, aggressive defense. Linebackers coach Terrance Price and offensive line coach Patrick Tyson both return for their second seasons, alongside cornerbacks coach Anthony Anderson, also in his second year. Add in new energy with a safeties coach and special teams coordinator, and this staff is locked in and ready.

Everything is in place for a high-energy, hard-hitting battle. The Dragons are coming to Norfolk not just to compete—but to make a statement.