Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Hotchkiss Field, Washington, D.C. (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: FloFootball / ESPN+ live stream
Weather Forecast (Washington, D.C.)
Temperature: ~80°F (27°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Warm, sticky conditions could test depth and conditioning, especially for Averett traveling north.
Injury Report
Averett Cougars (ODAC):
QB Caleb Scott (ankle) – Probable.
RB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Gallaudet Bison (ODAC):
QB rotation: Trevin Adams and Gabe Segovia expected to split snaps again.
RB Zion Ortiz (245 yards, 1 TD in 2024) – Healthy.
WR Jaylen Johnson (161 yards, 4 TDs in 2024) – Probable.
DB Zefan Nathanson (61 tackles, 7 TFL in 2024) – Healthy.
Key Player Matchups
QB Caleb Scott (Averett) vs. Gallaudet Secondary
Scott’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test a Bison defense that thrives on discipline.
RB Derrick Johnson (Averett) vs. Gallaudet Front Seven
If active, Johnson’s downhill running could help Averett control tempo and keep Gallaudet’s run-heavy offense off the field.
QB Rotation (Adams/Segovia, Gallaudet) vs. Averett Linebackers
Gallaudet’s unique two-QB system emphasizes option runs and misdirection; Averett must stay disciplined.
WR Jaylen Johnson (Gallaudet) vs. Averett Corners
Johnson is the Bison’s top red-zone threat; Averett will likely shade coverage his way.
Series History
This is the first-ever ODAC meeting between Averett and Gallaudet.
The programs have rarely met historically, making this a fresh rivalry opportunity.
Betting Trends
Averett:
0–2 ATS in 2025.
1–4 ATS in last 5 games overall.
Overs hit in 4 of last 5 games.
Gallaudet:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games dating back to 2024.
4 of last 6 games have gone under the total.
2–0 SU in last 2 home openers.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Averett: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.
Gallaudet: Strong ATS at home; defense-driven unders frequent.
ODAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Averett Cougars 47.5
Gallaudet Bison – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
