D3-CFB Game Preview: Washington & Jefferson Presidents (0-1) vs. Hampden-Sydney Tigers (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Fulton Field at Lewis C. Everett Stadium, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: FloCollege (video), WVHL 92.9 FM / wvhl.net (radio), Live Stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~77°F (25°C)

Humidity: ~55%

Wind: Light, 4–6 mph from the west

Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games.

Injury Report

Washington & Jefferson

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Utica.

Senior QB Kellan Stahl healthy after throwing for a PAC-best 338 yards in his first career start.

Star WR duo John Peduzzi and Jacob Macosko both available.

Hampden-Sydney

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win at Delaware Valley.

Senior QB Carter Sido, RB Terry Hicks, and WR Mason Cunningham all healthy and coming off strong openers.

Key Player Matchups

QB Kellan Stahl (W&J) vs. H-SC Secondary — Stahl’s 338 passing yards in Week 1 led the PAC. He’ll test a Tigers secondary that allowed under 200 passing yards in their opener.

WR John Peduzzi (W&J) vs. CB1 H-SC — Peduzzi had 107 yards and 2 TDs in Week 1, moving to second all-time in W&J history for receiving yards and TDs.

QB Carter Sido (H-SC) vs. W&J Pass Rush — Sido threw for 204 yards and 3 TDs with no picks in Week 1; W&J’s defense must generate pressure to disrupt his rhythm.

RB Terry Hicks (H-SC) vs. W&J Front Seven — Hicks rushed for 128 yards and a TD in the opener; W&J allowed over 200 rushing yards to Utica.

Special Teams Impact — Both teams have reliable kickers; field position could be pivotal in a close contest.

Recent Form

Washington & Jefferson (Last 5)

L 31–49 vs. Utica (2025)

L 22–38 @ Randolph-Macon (2024 NCAA Playoffs)

W 45–0 @ Allegheny

W 34–21 @ Case Western Reserve

W 48–7 vs. Bethany

Hampden-Sydney (Last 5)

W 38–9 @ Delaware Valley (2025)

L 6–27 vs. Randolph-Macon

L 7–35 @ Shenandoah

W 28–21 @ Bridgewater

W 42–21 vs. Averett

Series History

All-time meetings: W&J leads 2–0

Last meeting: Sept. 15, 1990 — W&J 38, H-SC 0 (at Hampden-Sydney)

First meeting: Sept. 16, 1989 — W&J 23, H-SC 0 (at W&J)

Note: This is the first meeting in 35 years and the first at Everett Stadium since 1990.

Betting Trends & Angles

Washington & Jefferson: 69–13 in September under HC Mike Sirianni; 152–6 when leading at halftime since 2003.

Hampden-Sydney: Receiving votes in both AFCA and D3football.com polls for the first time since 2016.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 W&J games; H-SC has gone Over in 4 of last 6.

Situational: H-SC home opener under second-year HC Vince Luvara — former W&J defensive coordinator (2016–23).

Game Odds

Washington & Jefferson Presidents         56.5

Hampden-Sydney Tigers                               – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025