The Spartans’ road game at FBS Virginia in Charlottesville has been moved from Saturday, Sept. 12, to Friday, Sept. 11, the school announced on Monday.

A kickoff time and television designation will be announced at a later date. A reason for the change was not disclosed.

The meeting will mark the first-ever matchup between Norfolk State and Virginia, giving the Spartans a new Power Four opponent to open their non-conference slate.

It will also represent Norfolk State’s second all-time game against an Atlantic Coast Conference program.

The Spartans are 0-1 against ACC competition, with their only previous appearance resulting in a 41-16 loss at Wake Forest in 2021.

It is also the second scheduled game date alteration of the 2026 slate. The Spartans were originally supposed to play North Carolina A&T on Oct. 17, but the contest was dropped in favor of a matchup with FCS newbie Chicago State that same day.