March 3, 2026
NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion University Athletics has entered a new partnership with FanWord, the leading AI storytelling company in college sports. Through this multi-year deal, Old Dominion Athletics will implement FanWord Assist, FanWord’s AI-powered content creation platform designed to streamline and expand storytelling efforts across athletic programs.
FanWord Assist empowers sports information and communications teams to efficiently produce high-quality written content such as game recaps, feature stories, and player bios. The platform combines advanced artificial intelligence with editorial flexibility, allowing ODU to scale its storytelling while maintaining the authenticity and voice that define the Monarchs’ brand.
With this partnership, Old Dominion joins FanWord’s growing network of more than 175 athletic organizations across all levels, including USC, George Mason, Liberty, Colorado State, Tulsa, and William & Mary. The collaboration highlights Old Dominion’s ongoing investment in innovative solutions that strengthen fan engagement and elevate student-athlete storytelling within the Sun Belt Conference and NCAA Division I landscape.
