The Game: Averett University (0-0) vs. Hampden-Sydney College (0-0)
Time: Saturday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. (Hampden-Sydney, Va.)
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Game Notes: Averett vs. Hampden-Sydney (PDF)
The Series: Averett is 2-5 all-time against Hampden-Sydney. The Cougars have won two of the last three meetings after defeating the Tigers 33-14 to open te 2018 season. At home, Hampden-Sydney is 3-0 against the Cougars.
Averett at a Glance:  The Cougars were picked as the USA South Conference preseason favorite after going 8-2 last year while finishing second in the conference standings for the second consecutive season. Averett returns a number of key players on both sides of the ball, including eight USA South All-Conference selections. That includes USA South Defensive Rookie of the Year Joseph Ledbetter at defensive end as well as First Team quarterback Jacob Wright on offense among the five First Team returners. For more on Averett, watch the 2019 season preview video and five keys to success this season.
Hampden-Sydney at a Glance: The Tigers were voted third in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference preseason poll. Minus their quarterback, they return 10 starters on offense, including star receiver Major Morgan and running back Kaleb Smith, the ODAC Rookie of the Year. Hampden-Sydney has only four returners on defense.