Venue & Game Details
Location: Wilson Field – Lexington, Virginia
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: FloCollege (subscription), free replay on Generalssports.com/live two days after game
Capacity: ~4,000
Weather Forecast (Lexington, VA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~77°F (25°C)
Wind: WNW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal wind effect on passing/kicking, dry track for option offenses
Injury Report
#7 Salisbury
No major preseason injuries reported; returning multiple All‑NJAC selections including RB Dario Belizaire and WR/ATH Micah Brubaker.
QB SyRus McGowan healthy after earning NJAC Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2024.
Washington and Lee
No significant absences; QB Ty Collins and RB Anthony Crawford both available after leading the ODAC’s top rushing attack last season.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Salisbury: 12‑1 overall, NJAC champions, NCAA quarterfinalist, finished #6 nationally. Fifth undefeated regular season in program history.
Washington & Lee: 6‑4 overall, 5‑2 ODAC (2nd place), led D‑III in rushing yards per game (over 350).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Salisbury
L @ Cortland 28‑21 (NCAA Quarterfinal)
W vs. Endicott 35‑14 (NCAA Second Round)
W vs. Johns Hopkins 31‑28 (NCAA First Round)
W vs. Christopher Newport 42‑10
W @ Montclair State 49‑7
Washington & Lee
W vs. Shenandoah 35‑14
W @ Guilford 49‑21
L vs. Randolph‑Macon 38‑17
W @ Ferrum 42‑10
W vs. Bridgewater 31‑28
Key Player Matchups
RB Dario Belizaire (SAL) vs. LB Corps (W&L)
Belizaire gashed W&L for 137 yards and 2 TD on just 4 carries last year, including a 75‑yard score.
QB SyRus McGowan (SAL) vs. W&L Secondary
McGowan’s ability to hit deep shots off play‑action complements Salisbury’s run‑heavy scheme.
QB Ty Collins (W&L) vs. Salisbury Front Seven
Collins must make quick reads in the option to avoid negative plays against a disciplined Sea Gull defense.
RB Anthony Crawford (W&L) vs. LB Kilo Mack (SAL)
Crawford’s cutback ability vs. Mack’s sideline‑to‑sideline range will be pivotal in sustaining drives.
Series History
All-Time: Salisbury leads 2‑0
2023: Salisbury 28‑7 @ W&L — capitalized on 4 Generals turnovers.
2024: Salisbury 48‑26 in Salisbury — 617 total yards, including three TDs of 60+ yards.
Average Margin: Salisbury +21 points
Betting Trends
Salisbury: 8‑1 ATS in last 9 regular‑season games; OVER in 6 of last 8
W&L: 5‑2 ATS in last 7 as home underdog; OVER in 4 of last 5 home games
Head-to-Head: OVER has hit in both meetings; Salisbury has covered both spreads comfortably
Game Odds
Salisbury Sea Gulls – 14.5
Washington and Lee Generals 55
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
