D3-CFB Game Preview: Guilford Quakers (1-1) vs. Washington & Lee Generals (0-2)

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Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Wilson Field, Lexington, Virginia (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: ODAC Network

Weather Forecast (Lexington, VA)

Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Guilford Quakers (ODAC):

QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.

RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Washington & Lee Generals (ODAC):

QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 1 INT through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.

WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Michael Campbell (Guilford) vs. W&L Secondary

Campbell must avoid turnovers against a disciplined Generals defense.

RB Jordan Reyes (Guilford) vs. W&L Front Seven

If active, Reyes’ ability to run between the tackles could help the Quakers sustain drives.

QB Tyler Smith (W&L) vs. Guilford Pass Rush

Smith’s efficiency and mobility will be tested by a Quakers defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure.

RB Chris Johnson (W&L) vs. Guilford Linebackers

Johnson’s power running could wear down the Quakers’ front seven.

Recent Team Form

Guilford Quakers (1–1, ODAC)

9/6/25: L 21–7 vs. Greensboro

9/13/25: W 42–40 @ Methodist

Trend: Offense averaging 24.5 PPG; defense allowing 30.5 PPG. Showed resilience in a close road win.

Washington & Lee Generals (0–2, ODAC)

9/6/25: L 42–21 vs. Salisbury

9/13/25: L 24–21 @ Wittenberg

Trend: Offense averaging 21 PPG; defense allowing 33 PPG. Competitive but unable to close out games.

Series History

Washington & Lee has dominated the series in recent years.

Last meeting (2024): W&L defeated Guilford 40–23.

W&L has won the last three straight meetings (2022–2024).

Guilford’s last win over W&L came in 2016.

Betting Trends

Guilford:

2–3 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

1–4 SU in last 5 ODAC games.

Washington & Lee:

3–2 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.

4–1 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: W&L has covered in 3 straight meetings.

Historical Betting Results

Guilford: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.

Washington & Lee: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense dominates.

ODAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference play.

Game Odds

Guilford Quakers                             51.5

Washington & Lee Generals       – 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025