READ THE ODAC FOOTBALL REPORT: WEEK 1
The 2016-17 season kicked off with ODAC teams picking up five victories over eight games played. Guilford and Randolph-Macon both registered shutous, while Catholic came up with an overtime victory. Bridgewater built a 31-0 lead on the way to its victory over Gettysburg, and Shenandoah thoroughly handled Gallaudet to joining the conference quintet at 1-0 thru week one.
THE GAMES
BRIDGEWATER 28, GETTYSBURG 22 -- Box Score
Bridgewater built a 31-0 lead on the way to a 38-22 triumph at Gettysburg College, making amends for the Eagles 49-10 setback to the Bullets in 2015.
CATHOLIC 28, MCDANIEL 21 -- Box Score
Catholic recovered from a 21-6 fourth quarter deficit to post a 28-21 overtime victory over McDaniel. Two Jorge Pola-to-Lucas Morley touchdown passes provided the tying and game-deciding scores.
FERRUM 39, EMORY & HENRY 38 -- Box Score
Emory & Henry once owned a 21-point advantage against the Panthers, but Ferrum outscored E&H 32-10 over the final 15:35 of the game time on the way to snapping the Wasps nine-game winning streak over FC.
GUILFORD 69, GREENSBORO 0 -- Box Score
Guilford scored early and often in capturing the Gate City Soup Bowl against Greensboro. The Quakers racked up 672 yards of offense and force five Pride turnovers on the way to victory.
AVERETT 38, HAMPDEN-SYDNEY 28 -- Box Score
Hampden-Sydney owned a 14-0 advantage after two first quarter touchdowns, but Averett used 520 yards of offense to outscore the Tigers, 38-14, over the remaining 52:31 of game time to post the victory.
RANDOLPH-MACON 51, DICKINSON 0 -- Box Score
Randolph-Macon posted 500 yards of offense and posted its first shutout since 2009 --- and first road whitewashing since 1999 --- in a complete effort at Dickinson College.
SHENANDOAH 43, GALLAUDET 6 -- Box Score
Shenandoah kept Gallaudet off the board until the 7:45 mark of the fourth quarter and held the Bison to just 146 yards of offense in posting a victory in Washington, D.C.
JOHNS HOPKINS 45, WASHINGTON AND LEE 29 -- Box Score
In a matchup of nationally-ranked teams, #15 Johns Hopkins and #20 Washington and Lee combined for 918 yards of total offense in the Blue Jays 45-29 victory on Thursday.
ODAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
OFFENSE: Randolph-Macon College running back Tre Frederick, a sophomore from Angier, N.C., helped the Yellow Jackets post 51 points for the first time since 2011 with 223 all-purpose yards in Randolph-Macon's 51-0 triumph over Dickinson College. Frederick ran for a career-high 177 yards in his first outing as R-MC's lead running back. That effort included a 95-yard touchdown sprint to put the Yellow Jackets on top, 16-0, early in the second quarter. He finished his 19-carry day with a 9.3 per rush average. Frederick also returned a kickoff 46 yards to open the second half and lead to a touchdown. Frederick's 177 rushing yards led all ODAC backs in week one.
DEFENSE: Bridgewater College linebacker Davey Hardesty, a senior from Berryville, Va., helped Bridgewater to a 38-22 victory at Gettysburg College. The win featured a marked improvement by the Eagles' defense from its 49-10 loss in 2015 as BC held the Bullets scoreless until 7:28 of the fourth quarter. Hardesty backed up his defensive captaincy with six tackles that included a quarterback sack. His biggest play came early in the fourth frame when he intercepted a Gettsyburg passed and returned it 48 yards for a touchdown, giving Bridgewater a 31-0 lead with 14:30 to play. The interception was one of two turnovers forced by the Eagles' defense on the day.
For more information on this week's action in ODAC football, view the ODAC Football Report: Week 1. You can also go to any of the participating school's websites. Don't forget to become a fan of the ODAC on Facebook, follow the ODAC on Twitter at @odacathletics, and follow the odacathletics on Instagram!