NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Bobby Wilder appears set to remain Old Dominion’s head football coach for the next five seasons.
ODU announced Friday that Wilder has signed a contract extension through 2021.
Wilder helped lead the Monarchs to a 10-3 record in 2016 — which included edging out the Eastern Michigan Eagles 24-20 in the school’s first ever bowl appearance.
Director of Athletics Dr. Wood Selig called Wilder the “architect” behind the “success of ODU football for over a decade” in a statement Friday.
Wilder stated, “I am excited and grateful to sign this contract as I enter my 11th year as the head coach of Old Dominion.