[4] Head coach, Jeff Jones, of ODU has said he sees no plans to broaden the "Scope Series".

[5][6] Much of this attributes to the Spartan's traditionally weak conference and low RPI, and playing at a neutral venue, and the politics that is associated with that.

The series has largely favored Old Dominion who hold a 31–8 advantage over Norfolk State.

[1] Norfolk State and Old Dominion played for the first time on November 26, 2011, in the first round of the FCS playoffs which resulted in a 35–18 Spartan loss.

Old Dominion and NSU announced a new deal for a home and away series in 2013 and 2015 to help fill out open game dates for ODU's transition to the FBS.