The Game: Averett University (0-0, 0-0 ODAC) vs. N.C. Wesleyan University (0-0, 0-0 USA South)
Time: Saturday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. (Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium, Danville, Va.)
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The Series: N.C. Wesleyan holds a 12-6 lead in the all-time series dating back to 2004. The two teams haven't met since October 2021, when the Bishops won 17-9 in Danville.
Averett at a Glance: Averett University football opens its 2024 season at home against former conference foe North Carolina Wesleyan University on Saturday. The Cougars went 5-5 (2-5 ODAC) last season and were picked sixth in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference preseason poll ... Averett returns multiple award winners from last year. Wide receiver Shawn Watlington earned Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State First Team honors and offensive lineman Matthew Isom was named to the Second Team. The duo also earned D3football.com All-Region Third Team honors. Watlington, Isom and defensive tackle Tony Totten also were named to the All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference Team last season.
N.C. Wesleyan at a Glance: The Battling Bishops finished 4-6 (4-3 USA South) in 2023. N.C. Wesleyan was voted to finish fifth in the 2024 USA South poll. ... N.C. Wesleyan returns four all-conference selections.