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ODAC Football Report: Week 11

Randolph-Macon Enters NCAA Bracket, Chesapeake Challenge Matchups Set

The two games of the ODAC regular season brought plenty of clarity to the top of the table. Randolph-Macon captured its fourth straight and record 16th ODAC title with a 42-14 victory over Hampden-Sydney in the 130th playing of “The Game.” The Yellow Jackets have now won 33 straight ODAC games with their last loss in conference play coming to Washington and Lee on September 25, 2021.

Shenandoah secured postseason football with a late 17-14 victory over Washington and Lee. That result left both squads at 6-2 in league play, meaning both would qualify for the Chesapeake Challenge bowl games against the Landmark Conference.

Win/loss records for the ODAC's head coaches are updated for each ODAC Football Report. They are accurate as of the date of the report.

COACHSCHOOLSEASON (AT SCHOOL)OVERALL (PCT.)AT SCHOOL (PCT.)
Patrick HenryAverett6th (6th)18-35 (.340)18-35 (.340)
Scott LemnBridgewater5th (5th)29-22 (.569)29-22 (.569)
Stefan LeForsGallaudet1st (1st)1-8 (.111)1-8 (.111)
Brad DavisGuilford6th (6th)10-41 (.196)10-41 (.196)
Vince LuvaraHampden-Sydney2nd (2nd)12-8 (.600)12-8 (.600)
Pedro ArruzaRandolph-Macon22nd (22nd)156-72 (.684)156-72 (.684)
Bryan StinespringRoanoke1st (1st)5-4 (.556)5-4 (.556)
Scott YoderShenandoah13th (13th)72-54 (.571)72-54 (.571)
Garrett LeRoseWashington and Lee7th (7th)45-27 (.625)45-27 (.625)

The 2025 Division III Football Championship bracket was revealed on Sunday evening in a selection show on NCAA.com. Randolph-Macon will represent the ODAC in the field of 40 teams. The Yellow Jackets get a week off through the first round before competing in one of 16 games in the second round on  Saturday, November 29. Play will continue through the semifinals on December 20 and break before the Stagg Bowl is conducted on Sunday, January 4, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

The Yellow Jackets will travel to John Carroll University (9-1) on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, for their first round matchup in Don Shula Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 29.

SELECTION SHOW: https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2025-11-16/2025-diii-football-championship-selection-show-info-bracket-schedule 

BRACKET: https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/football/d3/2025

The ODAC continues its bowl series - the Chesapeake Challenge - with the Landmark Conference for a third consecutive season. Much like the first year of the partnership, both games will be hosted by each league's respective top seeds.

ODAC Bowl Series Website: https://odaconline.com/tournaments/?id=90 

  • CAPE CHARLES BOWL | Williamsport, Pa.
    • Washington and Lee at Lycoming College - 12:00 p.m. ET
  • CAPE HENRY BOWL | Winchester, Va.
    • Wilkes University at Shenandoah University - 4:00 p.m. ET

  • MATT CONROY | SHENANDOAH | LINEBACKER
    Conroy, a senior from Bel Air, Md., helped the Shenandoah defense limit Washington and Lee's rushing attack to 259 yards - more than 60 yards below its season average - in the Hornets 17-14 triumph in the regular season finale. Conroy registered a team-high 13 tackles (six solo) to go with a key pass breakup to force a punt late in the third quarter with the score tied, 7-7. For the season, Conroy leads the ODAC in total tackles (128) and solo stops (60). He has registered 1.5 sacks and intercepted two passes.

  • DANTE CASCIOLA | RANDOLPH-MACON | QUARTERBACK
    Casciola, a senior from Charlotte, N.C., used his legs to give nationally 18th-ranked Randolph-Macon a 28-0 with the first four touchdowns of the day on the way to a 42-14 win over Hampden-Sydney in the 130th playing of “The Game.” Casciola accounted for 123 yards of total offense as he went 4-of-6 for 57 yards passing before departing after three quarters. He carried the ball 10 times for 66 yards and the career-high four scores. He put RMC ahead, 7-0, with a three-yard run with 6:35 on the first quarter clock. He found paydirt twice in the second frame, running in from seven yards out with 11:19 on the board before bursting in for a one-yard score with 3:55 to go before halftime. In the third quarter, Casciola covered 13 yards for his fourth TD to give the Yellow Jackets a 28-0 lead with 12:01 on the third quarter clock. He had two other runs of 10-plus yards in the contest, helping RMC control the clock and not allow the Tigers on the board until late in the third quarter. For the season, Casciola is 75-of-116 for 895 yards and eight touchdowns against two interceptions through the air. He has run for 322 yards and eight touchdowns on 89 carries.

  • CARSON GALLANT | SHENANDOAH | KICKER
    Gallant, a sophomore from Fairfax Station, Va., provided the deciding points in Shenandoah's 17-14 late fourth quarter victory over Washington and Lee to close the regular season. Gallant, who previously made both of his extra points, stepped up and converted a 31-yard field goal attempt with 1:44 to play to put the Hornets on top, 17-14. Gallant is now 7-of-9 on field goals this year, tied atop the ODAC chart for made field goals with Roanoke's Ethan Cyr.

Matt Conroy
Dante Casciola
Carson Gallant