Photos | Old Dominion takes on Norfolk State at Foreman Field

The historic showdown between Old Domion and Norfolk State at Old Dominion's Foreman Field is drawing thousands of fans. Here are some images from the game.

ODU alumni Andy Elliott, center, raises his arms as he celebrates an ODU touchdown in the first quarter of the game. (Vicki Cronis-Nohe | The Virginian-Pilot)

NSU fan and '84 alumni Murray Hines, center, puts his head in his hands as ODU fans Jerry Pacilio, left, and Sam Annunziata celebrate a blocked kick in the second quarter of the game. NSU and ODU fans were mixed in together throughout the stadium. (Vicki Cronis-Nohe | The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University's Paul Morant (20) tackles Norfolk State University's Randy Maynes (22) on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. (Ross Taylor | The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University players block a field goal attempt by Norfolk State University's Ryan Estep on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. (Ross Taylor | The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University's Larry Pinkard catches the ball against Norfolk State University's Ricardo Volcin. (Ross Taylor | The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University's band members prepare to take the field before the game against Norfolk State University on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. (Ross Taylor | The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University football players take the field before their game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. (Ross Taylor | The Virginian-Pilot)

Before the historic Crosstown Showdown between NSU and ODU, NSU alumni Shaun Ricks sports the Spartan look in the ODU tailgating area outside of the stadium in Norfolk. (Vicki Cronis-Nohe | The Virginian-Pilot)

Prior to the historic Old Dominion University, Norfolk State FCS playoff game, NSU alumni Fred Williams carries his granddaughter into Foreman Field. (Vicki Cronis-Nohe | The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk State University's football team warms up for their game against Old Dominion University on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. The game is to be played at Old Dominion University. (Ross Taylor | The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University's football team takes the field before their game against Norfolk State University on Saturday, November 26, 2011. The game is to be played at Old Dominion University. (Ross Taylor | The Virginian-Pilot)