IRVING, Texas – Old Dominion University football was picked to finish sixth in the Conference USA preseason poll while Western Kentucky was selected first, the C-USA released on Wednesday. The poll was selected by the league’s media.
WKU was picked to finish first in the East followed by second place Marshall, Middle Tennessee, Florida Atlantic, FIU and Old Dominion. First year league member Charlotte was picked to finish seventh.
Louisiana Tech was picked to repeat as West Division champs while Rice was picked to finish second followed by UTEP, Southern Miss, North Texas and UTSA.
On Tuesday, ODU wide receiver Zach Pascal was the lone Monarch selected to C-USA’s First-Team preseason all-conference team.
The Monarchs were 6-6 in 2014 and finished the year on a three-game winning streak, including an overtime victory over C-USA West Division Champion and 2015 C-USA West favorite, Louisiana Tech.
The Monarchs open the 2015 season on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Eastern Michigan on ESPN 3.
ODU Football season tickets are on sale now at www.ynottix.com. Each season ticket includes seven home games featuring Norfolk State, NC State, Appalachian State, and four C-USA opponents. The Monarchs have sold out all 41 home games since re-starting the program in 2009. Secure your seat in S.B. Ballard Stadium while they last and be part of the tradition of Monarch Football!
Conference USA Preseason Poll
EAST DIVISION
1. WKU
2. Marshall
3. Middle Tennessee
4. Florida Atlantic
5. FIU
6. Old Dominion
7. Charlotte
WEST DIVISION
1. Louisiana Tech
2. Rice
3. UTEP
4. Southern Miss
5. North Texas
6. UTSA