In an action-packed home opener at S.B. Ballard Stadium Saturday night, Old Dominion’s football team dominated North Carolina Central, 54-6. Quarterback Colton Joseph led the way, completing 19 of 24 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns while adding 52 yards and a rushing touchdown on 11 carries. The Monarchs will face the Virginia Tech Hokies this Saturday in Blacksburg. Photos by Chuck Thomas and Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
Excited fans gathered on Kaufman Mall to cheer on the team and enjoy the Monarch Marching Band during the Monarch March. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
Psychology major Emma Hernandez plays trombone with the 51ԹPro Marching Band outside Webb Center before Saturday’s matchup. Photo Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
A member of the 51ԹPro Marching Band’s sunglasses reflects the crowd at the pregame pep rally. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
Members of 51ԹPro’s color guard perform alongside the marching band in front of Webb Center before the team’s march to S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
51ԹPro head football coach Ricky Rahne shares a kiss with his wife, Jen Rahne, during the Monarch March from Webb Center to S.B. Ballard Stadium ahead of the game against North Carolina Central. Photo Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
Fans cheer and exchange high fives with players as they march into S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
The Monarch Marching Band storms onto the field, filling the stadium with energy as pregame festivities begin. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
Big Blue is ready for his close-up as he charges onto the field ahead of Saturday’s home opener. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
A fan salutes the American flag as the band performs prior to 51ԹPro’s home-opening football game against North Carolina Central. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
The 51ԹPro football team charges onto the field through a cloud of smoke, igniting the crowd’s energy ahead of kickoff. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
51ԹPro safety Nickendre Stiger stays tight on North Carolina Central’s Chance Peterson while defending the play. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
51ԹPro students join hands to sing “Sweet Caroline” during Saturday’s game against North Carolina Central. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
The Monarchs racked up 267 rushing yards against the Eagles. Pictured above, Colton Joseph hands the ball to running back Maurki James, who helps push the total yardage even higher. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
Quarterback Colton Joseph, a redshirt sophomore from Newport Beach, Calif., turned in a standout performance with 19 completions on 24 attempts for 257 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 52 rushing yards and a score before exiting late in the third quarter. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
51ԹPro offensive lineman Stephon Dubose-Pressley lifts TJ Lott Jr. in celebration after his late touchdown. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
An 51ԹPro Marching Band member reacts after another touchdown during Saturday’s game. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
Excited fans gathered on Kaufman Mall to cheer on the team and enjoy the Monarch Marching Band during the Monarch March. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
Psychology major Emma Hernandez plays trombone with the 51ԹPro Marching Band outside Webb Center before Saturday’s matchup. Photo Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
A member of the 51ԹPro Marching Band’s sunglasses reflects the crowd at the pregame pep rally. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
Members of 51ԹPro’s color guard perform alongside the marching band in front of Webb Center before the team’s march to S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
51ԹPro head football coach Ricky Rahne shares a kiss with his wife, Jen Rahne, during the Monarch March from Webb Center to S.B. Ballard Stadium ahead of the game against North Carolina Central. Photo Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
Fans cheer and exchange high fives with players as they march into S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
The Monarch Marching Band storms onto the field, filling the stadium with energy as pregame festivities begin. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
Big Blue is ready for his close-up as he charges onto the field ahead of Saturday’s home opener. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
A fan salutes the American flag as the band performs prior to 51ԹPro’s home-opening football game against North Carolina Central. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
The 51ԹPro football team charges onto the field through a cloud of smoke, igniting the crowd’s energy ahead of kickoff. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
51ԹPro safety Nickendre Stiger stays tight on North Carolina Central’s Chance Peterson while defending the play. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
51ԹPro students join hands to sing “Sweet Caroline” during Saturday’s game against North Carolina Central. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro
The Monarchs racked up 267 rushing yards against the Eagles. Pictured above, Colton Joseph hands the ball to running back Maurki James, who helps push the total yardage even higher. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
Quarterback Colton Joseph, a redshirt sophomore from Newport Beach, Calif., turned in a standout performance with 19 completions on 24 attempts for 257 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 52 rushing yards and a score before exiting late in the third quarter. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
51ԹPro offensive lineman Stephon Dubose-Pressley lifts TJ Lott Jr. in celebration after his late touchdown. Photo by Chuck Thomas/51ԹPro
An 51ԹPro Marching Band member reacts after another touchdown during Saturday’s game. Photo by Michael DiBari/51ԹPro