Washington & Jefferson (0-1) vs. RV Hampden-Sydney (1-0) 

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Where: Hampden-Sydney, Va.
Stadium: Lewis C. Everett Stadium
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m.

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THE SERIES: The lone gridiron matchup between Washington & Jefferson and Hampden-Sydney took place in 1989, when the Presidents blanked the Tigers, 23–0, at College Field. W&J totaled 409 yards of offense, highlighted by 111 rushing yards from running back Chris Babirad '94. The Tigers struggled to move the ball, managing just 159 total yards. Presidents quarterback Jeff Ivory completed 8 of 14 passes, throwing for two touchdowns, while H-SC's Ben Coiner went 7 of 13 for 61 yards and threw two interceptions. The matchup will be the first between the teams to be played at Hampden-Sydney.

RICH TRADITION: The Washington & Jefferson football program has won 790 games in its 132-year history (790–406–40), ranking third among NCAA Division III schools behind Mount Union (869) and Wittenberg (805). Widener (733) and Wabash (726) round out the D-III top five. Across all NCAA divisions, the Presidents' win total places them 22nd all-time.

SWEET SEPTEMBER: W&J has enjoyed consistent success in September under Mike Sirianni, going 69–13 (.841) since 2003. The Presidents opened September this season with a loss to Utica in Week One.

NON-LEAGUE LISTINGS: W&J's Week One matchup with Utica marked the Presidents' first nonconference regular-season game since opening the 2022 campaign with a 35–26 victory over John Carroll. Week Two takes W&J to Virginia to face Hampden-Sydney, giving the Presidents two non-conference games to start a season for the first time since 2017.

LOOK WHO IT IS: Head coach Mike Sirianni has assembled a 2025 staff blending new faces with familiar ones. Sam London joins as an assistant coach after stops at Saint Vincent (offensive coordinator) and Waynesburg. Several recent standouts from last season's roster are staying close to the program as intern assistants: Jacob Pugh '25 (defensive backs), Anthony Rosati '24 (receivers), Owen Petrisek '25 (tight ends), and James Dawodu '24 (volunteer assistant). Two more alumni round out the staff: Jordan West '20 (running backs) and W&J Hall of Famer Todd Pivnick '94 (offensive line).

PAC WEEKLY AWARDS

Offensive Player of the Week:
Chris Downs    Saint Vincent    Junior WR

Defensive Player of the Week:
Noah Wheeler    Grove City    Sophomore CB

Special Teams Player of the Week:
Caden Langley    Bethany        Sophomore P/K

Newcomer of the Week:
Brady Lane    Grove City    Freshman K/P

RANK & FILE: The PAC looks to be a strong league once again in 2025, after having four teams play postseason games last season. Grove City enters week two ranked 15th in the D3football.com and AFCA polls, while W&J received votes in the D3football.com poll.

HALFWAY HOME: W&J has thrived under Mike Sirianni when leading at halftime, posting a 152–6 record (.962) in such games

FACING THE OLD DOMINION: W&J holds a 11-5 (.688) record in all-time matchups against current Old Dominion Athletic Conference football programs:

Team                    Record Against (Pct.)
Averett                    0-0    (.000)
Bridgewater            1-2    (.333)
Gallaudet                0-0    (.000)
Guilford                   0-0    (.000)
Hampden-Sydney   2-0    (1.000)
Randolph-Macon    4-2    (.667)
Roanoke                 0-0    (.000)
Shenandoah           0-0    (.000)
Washington & Lee   3-0    (1.000)
Total                        10-4    (.714)

DYNAMIC DUO: Senior wideouts John Peduzzi (Hilton Head, S.C./Hilton Head Christian Academy) (Hilton Head, S.C./Hilton Head Christian Academy) and Jacob Macosko (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township) (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township) form one of the best receiving tandems in Division III. Peduzzi recorded 107 yards and two touchdowns in Week One, moving to second all-time in school history for both receiving yards and touchdowns, behind Jesse Zubik '18 by 13 scores. Peduzzi also ranks as the NCAA's active leader in both categories. Macosko added six catches for 94 yards and sits four touchdowns shy of cracking the school's top five all-time.

STELLAR STAHL: Despite a loss in his first career start, senior quarterback Kellan Stahl (Johnstown, Pa./Richland) played well in Week One, completing 27 of 42 passes for 338 yards, one interception, and two touchdowns. His 338 passing yards led the PAC in Week One.