D3-CFB Game Preview: Shenandoah Hornets (3-1) vs. Guilford Quakers (2-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Appenzeller Field at Armfield Athletic Center, Greensboro, NC

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET

Event: Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) matchup

Broadcast: FloCollege / Guilford Sports Network

Weather Forecast (Greensboro, NC)

Kickoff Temp: ~68°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall afternoon

Wind: NE at 6–9 mph

Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather

Injury Report

Shenandoah: No major injuries reported; QB starter (9 TDs, 3 INTs) fully active.

Guilford: WR top target (ankle) questionable; RB committee healthy.

Player Matchups

Shenandoah Hornets

QB leader: 1,050 yards, 9 TDs, 3 INTs.

RB committee: 150 YPG combined.

WR deep threat: 320 yards, 3 TDs.

Defense: Allowing 24.6 PPG, strong vs. run.

Guilford Quakers

QB starter: 1,100 yards, 7 TDs, 8 INTs.

RB Marcus Gabriel-Brown: 374 yards, 2 TDs.

WR Jaylen Johnson: 134 yards, 1 TD.

Defense: Allowing 38.0 PPG, vulnerable against both run and pass.

Key Battle: Shenandoah’s balanced offense vs. Guilford’s defense, which has allowed 30+ points in four of six games.

Team Records & Recent Form

Shenandoah

W vs Methodist 25-6

W vs Geneva 29-28

L @ Hampden-Sydney 42-7

W vs Bridgewater 24-21

L @ Randolph-Macon 22-21

Guilford

W vs Greensboro 21-7

W vs Methodist 42-40

L @ Washington & Lee 35-14

L vs Hampden-Sydney 69-14

L @ Gallaudet 55-0

L vs Randolph-Macon 63-0

Series History

All-time: Shenandoah leads 8-4.

Last meeting (Oct 26, 2024): Shenandoah 42, Guilford 10.

Shenandoah has won six straight (2019–2024).

Guilford’s last win: 2013 (56-29).

Betting Trends

Shenandoah: 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS; 3-2 O/U.

Guilford: 2-4 SU, 1-5 ATS; 4-2 O/U.

Shenandoah has covered in 5 of last 6 vs Guilford.

Guilford overs have hit in 4 of 6 games.

Game Odds

Shenandoah Hornets      – 14

Guilford Quakers             55

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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