Ricky Rahne is 33-40 at Old Dominion since 2020 and 33-40 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season3-7Conf 2-5
At Old Dominion33-40Conf 24-23 · since 2020
Last 3 seasons18-17Conf 12-11
Career33-40Conf 24-23 · 7 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Old Dominion won 43.8% of its games before he arrived (45.3% in conference). His career win rate is +1.4 pts against that (+5.8 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Dec 9, 2019
- Alma mater
- Cornell
- Calls plays
- No
- Background
- Offense
- First-time head coach
- No
- Agent
- Clint Dowdle
- Agency
- WME Sports
Head Coaching Seasons
5 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Old Dominion | 10-3 | Sun Belt | 6.1 | 5.9 | 31.6 | 23.7 | - | W 24-10 StaffDNA Cure Bowl vs South Florida |
| 2024 | Old Dominion | 5-7 | Sun Belt | -1.6 | -6.0 | 25.7 | 31.3 | - | - |
| 2023 | Old Dominion | 6-7 | Sun Belt | -8.7 | -10.1 | 23.1 | 31.3 | - | L 35-38 Famous Toastery Bowl vs Western Kentucky |
| 2022 | Old Dominion | 3-9 | Sun Belt | -9.6 | -13.0 | 16.9 | 29.3 | - | - |
| 2021 | Old Dominion | 6-7 | Conference USA | -9.2 | -7.4 | 21.2 | 28.0 | - | L 17-30 Myrtle Beach Bowl Pres. by TaxAct vs Tulsa |
Old Dominion Staff, 2026
15- Ricky RahneThurmond Family ODU Head Football Coach
- Kody CookQuarterbacks/Offensive Coordinator
- Remington RebstockAssistant Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
- Blake SeilerDefensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers
- Shane BakerAssistant Special Teams Coordinator
- Kevin SmithSpecial Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers
- Mike JohnsonAssistant Defensive Backs
- Shane SmithAssistant Offensive Line
- Diante VinesAssistant Wide Receivers
- Kresean ReedCornerbacks
- Victor IrokansiDefensive Line
- Phil SerchiaOffensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
- Tony LucasRunning Backs/Assistant Head Coach
- Ryan WilsonTight Ends
- Michael SmithWide Receivers
Transfer Portal at Old Dominion
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 19
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 32 | -11 |
| 2025 | 10 | 37 | -27 |
| 2024 | 8 | 14 | -6 |
| 2023 | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Staff History by Season
2 stints- 2022-2026Old DominionThurmond Family ODU Head Football Coach
- 2021Old DominionHead Coach
