D3-CFB Game Preview: Shenandoah Hornets (2-0) vs. Hampden-Sydney Tigers (2-0)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Fulton Field at Lewis C. Everett Stadium, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia (Capacity: ~7,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / ODAC Network / WVHL Radio 92.9 FM

Weather Forecast (Hampden-Sydney, VA)

Temperature: ~75°F (24°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

Shenandoah Hornets (ODAC):

QB Ethan Stover (ankle) – Probable.

RB Malik Johnson (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Evan Carter (shoulder) – Out.

Hampden-Sydney Tigers (ODAC):

QB Tyler Foote (starter, 6 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Jaylen Alexander (knee) – Probable.

WR Chris Anderson (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Ethan Stover (Shenandoah) vs. Hampden-Sydney Secondary

Stover’s dual-threat ability is central to Shenandoah’s offense; H-SC must contain him outside the pocket.

RB Malik Johnson (Shenandoah) vs. Hampden-Sydney Front Seven

If active, Johnson’s downhill running could help Shenandoah control tempo.

QB Tyler Foote (Hampden-Sydney) vs. Shenandoah Pass Rush

Foote has been efficient and explosive; Shenandoah must pressure him to avoid another multi-TD outing.

WR Chris Anderson (Hampden-Sydney) vs. Shenandoah Corners

If cleared, Anderson is Foote’s top target; Shenandoah will likely shade coverage his way.

Recent Team Form

Shenandoah Hornets (0–2, ODAC)

9/6/25: L 42–21 @ Bridgewater

9/13/25: L 35–14 vs. Randolph-Macon

Trend: Offense averaging 17.5 PPG; defense allowing 38.5 PPG.

Hampden-Sydney Tigers (2–0, ODAC)

9/6/25: W 38–9 @ Delaware Valley

9/13/25: W 38–31 vs. Washington & Jefferson

Trend: Offense averaging 38 PPG; defense opportunistic, forcing turnovers in both wins.

Series History

Hampden-Sydney leads the all-time series.

Last meeting (2024): Hampden-Sydney defeated Shenandoah 41–17.

Shenandoah’s last win in the series came in 2019.

Betting Trends

Shenandoah:

1–4 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

0–5 SU in last 5 road games.

Hampden-Sydney:

4–1 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.

5–0 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: Hampden-Sydney has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.

Historical Betting Results

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

Hampden-Sydney: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent due to defensive strength.

ODAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~61% of the time in September conference play.

Game Odds

Shenandoah Hornets                      52.5

Hampden-Sydney Tigers               – 17.5

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