Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Jopson Athletic Complex, Bridgewater, Virginia (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / ODAC Network
Weather Forecast (Bridgewater, VA)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Randolph-Macon (ODAC):
QB Jack O’Connor (ankle) – Probable.
RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Bridgewater (ODAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 3 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack O’Connor (Randolph-Macon) vs. Bridgewater Secondary
O’Connor’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test the Eagles’ defensive backs.
RB Marcus Carter (Randolph-Macon) vs. Bridgewater Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help R-MC control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Bridgewater) vs. Randolph-Macon Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; R-MC’s aggressive front will look to capitalize.
RB Chris Johnson (Bridgewater) vs. Randolph-Macon Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets (1–1, ODAC)
9/5/25: W 48–34 vs. Dickinson
9/13/25: L 10–0 @ Central (IA)
Trend: Offense averaging 24 PPG; defense stout but shut out in Week 2.
Bridgewater Eagles (0–2, ODAC)
9/6/25: L 35–14 @ Stevenson
9/13/25: L 56–17 @ Susquehanna
Trend: Offense averaging 15.5 PPG; defense allowing 45.5 PPG.
Series History
Randolph-Macon leads the all-time series.
Last meeting (2024): Randolph-Macon defeated Bridgewater 38–7.
R-MC has won the last five meetings, often by double digits.
Bridgewater’s last win in the series came in 2017.
Betting Trends
Randolph-Macon:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
5–0 SU in last 5 ODAC games.
Bridgewater:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
1–4 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Randolph-Macon has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Randolph-Macon: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common due to defensive strength.
Bridgewater: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
ODAC Trends: Ranked ODAC teams cover ~62% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets – 17.5
Bridgewater Eagles 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
