Old Dominion Monarchs

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Old Dominion Monarchs
480px-ODU monarch logo.svg.png
First season2018
Head coachelee33
1st season, 0–0 (–)
StadiumForeman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium
(Capacity: 20,118)
LocationNorfolk, VA
DivisionEast
All-time record33–42 (.440)
Bowl record1–1 (.500)
ColorsSlate Blue and Silver
         

The Old Dominion Monarchs are a collegiate football team playing in the C-USA. They play at Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium and are a member of the Eastern Division in the C-USA Conference. The team kicked off it's inaugural season in 2018. They are currently coached by elee33.

History

Dean_Craig_Pelton era (2018-2019)

Coach Pelton left Ohio State for the Monarchs when they were first formed in 2018. Dean_Craig_Pelton had some success with the Monarchs but ultimately left after two seasons.

KakesuSora era (2020)

KakesuSora impressed in his first season as a coach leading the Monarchs to their only bowl game and finishing 6-2 in the C-USA. The team started the season 1-5 but was able to rally to a 6-6 season record. This led to him being named C-USA Coach of the Year for 2020. However, KakesuSora did not return for the 2021 season and was replaced by TheTacoOfDoom.

TheTacoOfDoom era (2021-2023)

TheTacoOfDoom took over the Monarchs partway through the 2021 season. Offensive struggles marred their season as they ended 4-8. The 2022 season started on a bad foot, with the Monarchs losing the first 3 games of the season, including 17-28 loss to conference foe FAU. However the team was not deterred, and bounced back strong with a 56-20 blowout win over rival Marshall, thanks in large part to excellent special teams play. They went on to win the next two game, before dropping a close game to North Texas. A win over the eventual CUSA East champs highlighted the following week. Their last loss of the season came against CUSA powerhouse Rice. They won 3 straight games after that, including a bowl win against ULL, their first ever bowl win.

TheTacoofDoom announced he was stepping down from the position as Head Coach, effective immediately, citing personal concerns after Week #11 game.

kwheele era (2023)

After the sudden departure of the previous coach, kwheele was tasked to take over and continue building the ODU Monarch football program in a positive direction. After finishing 7-6 overall and 4-4 in the conference coach, kwheele was hired by Air Force.

elee33 era (2024-present)

Old Dominion Hired coach elee33 in hopes of winning the Conference-USA title and winning the National Championship.

All-time record vs. Conference USA opponents

These are the Monarchs' football records against current Conference USA opponents through the 2023 season.

School Total Games W L T Pct. PF PA First Year Last Year Streak
Charlotte 6 5 1 0 .833 153 105 2018 2023 W5
Florida Atlantic 6 3 3 0 .500 120 146 2018 2023 W1
Florida International 6 4 2 0 .667 143 119 2018 2023 L1
Louisiana Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 TBD TBD TBD
Marshall 6 4 2 0 .667 176 154 2018 2023 W4
Middle Tennessee 6 6 0 0 1.000 178 109 2018 2023 W6
North Texas 2 1 1 0 .500 54 53 2021 2022 L1
Rice 2 0 2 0 .000 31 66 2021 2022 L2
Southern Miss 1 0 1 0 .000 6 17 2019 2019 L1
UAB 1 0 1 0 .000 27 31 2023 2023 L1
UTEP 1 0 1 0 .000 7 35 2020 2020 L1
UTSA 3 2 1 0 .667 86 58 2018 2023 L1
Western Kentucky 6 1 5 0 .167 147 166 2018 2023 L1
13 Opponents 46 26 20 0 .565 1050 1043 6 Seasons

Season by Season Record

Coaches Year Conference Overall Record Conference Record Bowl Final CP Ranking
Wins Losses Wins Losses
Old Dominion Monarchs
Dean_Craig_Pelton 2018 C-USA 3 9 3 4
2019 5 7 4 3
KakesuSora 2020 6 7 6 2 Lost Boca Raton Bowl vs. ECU (21-37)
2021 0 4 0 2
TheTacoOfDoom 4 4 4 2
2022 8 5 5 3 Won New Orleans Bowl vs. ULL (30-20)
Vacant 2023 4 3 3 1 -
kwheele 3 3 1 3 Won St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Georgia State (31-13)
Total Games: 75 33 42 26 20
National Champions Conference Champions Bowl game berth

Bowl games

The Monarchs have appeared in 3 bowl games, posting a record of 2-1.

Season Bowl Opponent Result
2020 Boca Raton Bowl East Carolina L, 21-37
2022 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette W, 30-20
2023 St. Petersburg Bowl Georgia State W, 31-13
Total 3 Bowl Games 2–1

Individual Award Winners

Players

C-USA Linebacker of the Year

  • 2023
Trevor McClelland

1st Team All-C-USA Players

2nd Team All-C-USA Players

Coaches

C-USA Coach of the Year

External links