DANIEL ELIASEK | RANDOLPH-MACON | LINEBACKER
Eliasek, a senior from Midlothian, Va., helped nationally 21st-ranked Randolph-Macon remain unbeaten in the ODAC (7-0) and in the driver's seat for the conference AQ to the NCAA tournament with two weeks remaining following the Yellow Jackets 31-14 home win over Shenandoah. Eliasek finished with a team-leading 10 tackles (2 solo) to go along with his first interception of the season. That picked off pass set up the RMC offense inside SU territory and led to the game's first touchdown midway through the first quarter. Eliasek and the Yellow Jackets' defense limited Shenandoah to 165 yards of total offense and forced two turnovers. For the season, Eliasek had made 51 tackles (16 solo) and has forced three fumbles in addition to the fourth interception of his career.

RYAN CLEMENS | WASHINGTON AND LEE | RUNNING BACK
Clemens, a first-year from Doylestown, Pa., registered the best game of his career as he helped Washington and Lee's offense explode for nearly 700 yards of offense with almost 600 on the ground in the Generals 61-21 win at Averett. Clemens carried the ball 15 times and collected a career-high 164 yards and three touchdowns. He capped the opening possession of the game with a one-yard scoring run, and then made it 14-7 WLU midway through the first quarter with a six-yard touchdown burst. His final touchdown came with 5:31 left in the third quarter when he broke loose from 36 yards out to give the Generals a 49-21 lead. All told, Washington and Lee ran for 589 yards on the day, the second most in ODAC history behind the 649 yards the Generals posted against the Cougars in 2015. WLU's ground total is the second-most in Division III this season, trailing only the 633 yards Curry College registered two weeks ago. Washington and Lee also accounted for 671 yards of total on Saturday, marking the most by an ODAC team this year and the 20th-highest output in Division III this year. For the season, Clemens is fifth in the ODAC in rushing yards (499) and rushing yards per game (62.4).

ZACH NICKLAS | ROANOKE | PUNTER
Nicklas, a sophomore from Centreville, Va., helped give the Quakers long fields most of the evening in Roanoke's 21-20 home win under the lights in Salem Stadium. Nicklas punted six times during the contest for an average of 37.8 yards per kick. He booted one 50 yards and saw four punting plays end inside the opponent's 20-yard line. His 50-yard boot came at the end of the first quarter and was returned from the two-yard line to the 19 for his first inside-the-20 effort. In the third quarter, two of Nicklas's punts on back-to-back drives resulted in fair catches at the Guilford 12-yard line. The long fields resulted in quick drives for GC. Nicklas capped his day with a short but effective punt with under 4:52 to go in the contest with a 27-yard pooch kick that was fair-caught at the eight-yard line. That led to a 3-and-out drive with GC forced to punt. The ensuing Roanoke possession would be the last of the game as the Maroons ran out the clock. For the season, Nicklas has punted 34 times for a 39.6 average with an ODAC-high 11 punts inside the 20-yard line. His season-long kick is 76 yards, the seventh-longest in Division III this year.

• GENERAL NOTES
  • Washington and Lee ran for 589 yards at Averett on Saturday. That total is the second-most in Division III this season behind the 633 yards put up by Curry College two weeks ago. In terms of ODAC records, the Generals' 589 yards against the Cougars is the second-most in league history trailing only the 649 yards WLU registered against Averett in 2015.
  • The Generals also posted 671 yards of total offense, the most in the ODAC this year and the 20th-most in Division III.
  • Bridgewater was idle on its scheduled bye date.
• OFFENSE
  • Averett quarterback Brandon Saunders ran for 94 yards powered by a 64-yard touchdown burst. He also went 20-of-35 passing for 201 yards and two touchdown passes to Jamarrie Lumpkins (2 for 29) and Andre Francois (1 for 7).
  • Gallaudet controlled the ball for more than 37 minutes against Hampden-Sydney thanks in part to good rushing days from backs Dakota Fisher (14 for 94, 1TD) and Carter Johnson (10 for 44).
  • Guilford quarterback Caleb Robles ran for 60 yards including a 51-yard power spring over the right side for a score. Fellow QB Luke Hyatt threw for 125 yards and a touchdown to Shane Shapiro (5 for 65).
  • Hampden-Sydney saw running backs Will Foley (5 for 98) and Terry Hicks (1 for 79) score two rushing touchdowns each with quarter Connor Creech (2 for 17) adding another. Creech also threw for 127 yards and two touchdowns with Carter Sido adding another scoring throw. Tyler Hendley (2 for 49), Mason Cunningham (2 for 37), and Aaron Chaney (3 for 36) each caught TD passes.
  • Randolph-Macon held the ball for more than 39 minutes powered by 267 yards on the ground. Cameron Chatmon led with 107 yards on 23 carries. Quarterback Dante Casciola (11 for 39) ran in for two touchdowns, while Gracyn Ross (1 for 4) and Jason Moore (4 for 76) also found the end zone, the latter on a 66-yard burst. Moore also caught six passes for 57 yards.
  • Roanoke enjoyed more than 36 minutes of possession time. Quarterback Kam Hill threw for 166 yards and two touchdown passes to Ethan Graves (5 for 74) and Polo Hill (4 for 42). Kam Hill also ran for 62 yards, while fellow signal-caller Linwood Joseph (4 for 14) posted a rushing touchdown.
  • Shenandoah's running back Jalen Redfearn (8 for 26) accounted for the Hornets touchdown on the ground. Guy Hayes caught four passes for 28 yards.
  • Washington and Lee's 589-yard rushing day was powered by Ryan Clemens (15 for 164) and Dominic Hahn (10 for 152) with career days. Clemens found the end zone three times with Hahn scoring twice. Ty Collins (4 for 53), Fidel Small (4 for 51), and Joseph Pizzo (3 for 29) also posted rushing TDs. Quarterback Ian Gallimore and receiver Joey Smargissi connected on an 82-yard catch-and-run on the Generals only passing play of the game.
• DEFENSE
  • Averett safety Seth Wiley led the Cougars with 10 tackles, while Jonethan Guess recovered a fumble.
  • Gallaudet linebacker Taran Johnson led the Bison with 10 tackles, while Roud Valcin intercepted a pass.
  • Guilford defensive back Jonathan Brown return an interception 85 yards for a touchdown to pull the Quakers to within one point in the fourth quarter. Linebackers Nick Iannone and Travis Burton 2.0 tackles for loss with Burton adding his ODAC-best 10th sack of the season. Iannone registered an ODAC weekly-high 17 tackles. Safety Tristan Bailey registered 1.5 TFLs and three passes broken up.
  • Hampden-Sydney defensive back Cromwell Parks returned an interception 43 yards for a touchdown, while Bristan DeRocher also picked off a pass. Gavin Gallavan led the unit with six tackles.
  • Randolph-Macon linebacker Daniel Eliasek led with 10 tackles and an interception that led to Randolph-Macon's first touchdown. Gabe Semidey and Tim Semisch notched quarterback sacks.
  • Roanoke lineman Luke Conner made five stops including 2.5 for a loss featuring 1.5 sacks, while Ethan Mapstone had 2.0 sacks that cost the offense 14 yards from scrimmage. Linebacker Charlie Davis led with seven tackles including a forced fumble that was recovered by Lane Shoemaker.
  • Shenandoah linebacker Matt Conroy registered 17 tackles while linebacker Ace Heinrich added 11 stops. Defensive back Jaren Mitchell returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown midway through the second quarter.
  • Washington and Lee linebacker Brennan Stout led the Generals with 11 tackles, while Randolph Smith and Israel Rivers each registered quarterback sacks.
• SPECIAL TEAMS
  • Averett punter Michael Markulic punted four times for a 43.0 average.
  • Guilford safety and return man Tristan Bailey returned two kickoffs for 115 yards including one that set up a game-tying touchdown.
  • Randolph-Macon kicker Trever Luther booted a 23-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
  • Roanoke punter Zach Nicklas punted six times for a 37.8 average with one 50-plus yard kick and four inside the 20-yard line.
  • Shenandoah punter Connor Moyssiadis punted six times for a 36.2 average with one inside the 20-yard line.