Venue, Date & Time
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Day Field, Ashland, Virginia
Capacity: ~5,000
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: School streaming platforms / local coverage
Weather Forecast (Ashland, VA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C)
Wind: 5–7 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal early‑season conditions; minimal effect on passing/kicking games
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
Dickinson
No major injuries reported entering opener.
Depth chart intact from preseason camp.
Randolph‑Macon
No significant injuries reported; full roster expected for Week 1.
2024 Postseason:
Randolph‑Macon: Reached NCAA Division III Quarterfinals; lost to Salisbury 35–14.
Dickinson: Did not qualify for postseason.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Dickinson
L 24–13 vs. Ursinus
L 30–0 @ Johns Hopkins
W 34–14 vs. Gettysburg
L 49–20 @ Muhlenberg
W 24–0 vs. McDaniel
Randolph‑Macon
L 35–14 @ Salisbury (NCAA Quarterfinal)
W 38–22 vs. Washington & Jefferson (NCAA 2nd Round)
W 27–6 @ Hampden‑Sydney
W 35–7 vs. Ferrum
W 20–7 @ Washington & Lee
Key Player Matchups
Dickinson Offense vs. Randolph‑Macon Defense
Dickinson will lean on a balanced attack, but must protect the QB against a Yellow Jackets front that allowed just 12.8 PPG in 2024.
Key for Dickinson: establishing the run early to avoid obvious passing downs against an experienced secondary.
Randolph‑Macon Offense vs. Dickinson Defense
RMC’s offense averaged 35.0 PPG last season, led by a veteran QB and a physical O‑line.
Expect heavy use of the run game to control tempo, with play‑action shots to stretch the field.
Dickinson’s defense must limit explosive plays and win on third down.
Series History
All‑Time: Randolph‑Macon leads 6–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 6, 2024 – Randolph‑Macon 47, Dickinson 21 (in Carlisle, PA)
Largest Margin of Victory: RMC 51–0 (2016)
Smallest Margin of Victory: RMC 31–21 (2021)
Trend: RMC has scored 31+ points in every meeting since 2016.
Betting Trends (Modelled)
Randolph‑Macon
6–0 SU vs. Dickinson all‑time.
Averaging 39.0 PPG in last 5 head‑to‑head meetings.
5–0 ATS (modelled) in last 5 vs. Dickinson.
Dickinson
2–3 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
Averaging 18.8 PPG in 2024; 21.0 PPG in last 3 vs. RMC.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
RMC’s returning starters, home‑field advantage, and historical dominance.
Dickinson’s offensive struggles against top‑tier defenses in 2024.
Early‑season conditioning and depth advantage for RMC.
Game Odds
Dickinson Red Devils 52.5
Randolph‑Macon Yellow Jackets – 27.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
