NORFOLK, Va. --- Norfolk State's football program will open a new era under head coach Michael Vick with national attention, as ESPNU will broadcast the Spartans' matchup against Towson on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at William "Dick" Price Stadium.
 
The game marks the Spartans' first home night contest since 2021. Towson holds a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series, including a 28-23 victory at Price Stadium last season.
 
Norfolk State finished 4-8 in 2024, while Towson went 7-5. The Spartans averaged 17,775 fans per home game last year and drew 31,876 against Howard, the third-largest crowd in program history.
 
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