GREENSBORO – Guilford College has made the difficult decision to suspend the rest of its football season following a post-game altercation with Averett University on November 8, 2025. The incident, which occurred after the final whistle, was reviewed by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), resulting in a joint agreement between both institutions to end their seasons immediately.
The ODAC determined that the actions following the game did not meet the conference’s standards for sportsmanship, respect, and conduct. As a consequence, Guilford will forfeit its last scheduled game against Bridgewater College, while Averett will forfeit its matchup with Roanoke College. The conference has offered Bridgewater and Roanoke the opportunity to play each other to complete their seasons.
ODAC Commissioner Brad Bankston emphasized the importance of integrity and respect in collegiate athletics, stating, “Sportsmanship and respect are essential elements of the ODAC experience. While competition is at the heart of what we do, the integrity with which we compete defines who we are. The actions following Saturday's contest did not reflect those values, and this decision underscores our commitment to maintaining the standards our conference represents.”
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