Old Dominion Retires Taylor Heinicke’s No. 14 Jersey
Old Dominion University has retired the No. 14 jersey of former quarterback Taylor Heinicke during a home game, marking the first time the program has honored a player with this distinction.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 16, 2026 —
Old Dominion University has retired the No. 14 jersey worn by former quarterback Taylor Heinicke, recognizing him during a home game. The university’s football program had not previously retired a player’s jersey, making Heinicke the first to receive that distinction.
The available information identifies Heinicke as a former Old Dominion quarterback and gives his jersey number as No. 14. It does not provide the date of the game, the opponent, the final score or details about how the recognition was presented. The length of time Heinicke played for the program and the statistical or other achievements associated with his career were also not specified.
Retiring a jersey is distinct from simply identifying a player by number: in this case, Old Dominion’s action marks the first time the program has given a player this form of recognition. The information provided does not say whether the number will be unavailable to future players, or whether the university announced any additional plans connected to the honor.
No statements from Heinicke, university officials or coaches were included in the account. Further details about the game and the decision were not provided. What is established is that Old Dominion honored its former quarterback at a home game and described the jersey retirement as a first for the program.
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