The team was returning home after a 17-14 loss against the East Carolina University Pirates at Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina. Dedmon was portrayed by David Strathairn in the movie We Are Marshall, which details the aftermath of the crash and its effect on the school community.
The team was heading back home after a 17-14 defeat against the East Carolina University Pirates at Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina. Dedmon was portrayed by David Strathairn in the film We Are Marshall, which explores the consequences of the crash and its impact on the school's community.