The Generals Redoubt

Coming off a dramatic 17-14 win over Shenandoah — sealed by a last-second blocked field goal despite five fumbles and a nearly 20-minute deficit in time of possession — Washington and Lee sits at 6-3 overall and 4-2 in ODAC play, preparing for a Week 10 matchup against the Roanoke Maroons. Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down how the Generals survived a game in which the Hornets outgained them 414-321, highlighting Ty Collins’ 94 rushing yards and momentum-shifting 57-yard run, Ryan Clemons’ production on the ground, and Brendan Stout’s massive 19-tackle performance. We also examine why ball security, offensive consistency, and special teams remain central storylines heading into Saturday. Then it’s on to Roanoke, which enters at 5-4 overall and 2-4 in conference play, looking to rebound from a 41-7 loss to Randolph-Macon. Led by quarterback Linwood Johnson’s 1,565 passing yards and 18 touchdown passes, the Maroons bring an explosive passing attack featuring Kamari Garner, along with a run defense eager to respond after a difficult afternoon against the Yellow Jackets. We cover the matchups that could decide the game — from W&L’s secondary against Johnson to Collins’ option decisions and the Generals’ ability to establish the run both inside and outside. Plus, updated ODAC standings, the championship showdown between Hampden-Sydney and Randolph-Macon, players to watch including Michael Schoenberg and Ethan Mapstone, and Thomas’ outlook for how the Generals can turn a narrow escape into a more complete performance and strengthen their postseason case.

Coming off a dominant 47-3 win over Guilford — a game where Washington and Lee rushed for 471 yards, piled up 530 yards of total offense, and never punted or committed a turnover — the Generals sit at 5-3 overall and 3-2 in ODAC play, returning to Wilson Field for a critical Week 9 matchup against the Shenandoah Hornets. Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down how W&L snapped its two-game losing streak with a balanced rushing attack, nine third-down conversions in 12 attempts, and more than 37 minutes of possession, led by Ryan Clemons’ 97 rushing yards and a touchdown and Michael Schoenberg’s 104 all-purpose yards. We also highlight first collegiate touchdowns for Aaron Adeyi and James Lancaster, Guilford kicker Colby Tucker’s ODAC-record 55-yard field goal, and why two missed extra points remain a concern despite the lopsided result. Then it’s on to Shenandoah, who arrives with identical overall and conference records, fresh off a 21-7 loss to Randolph-Macon but boasting a quarterback in Brown who leads the ODAC with 1,779 passing yards and 18 touchdown passes. We cover the Hornets’ explosive passing attack, their history of slowing down the Generals’ option offense, and the key matchups that could decide Saturday’s result — from W&L’s secondary against Brown to Ty Collins’ decision-making and the battle to establish the inside run. Plus, updated ODAC standings, players to watch including Teddy Sparrow and Brennan Stout, Thomas’ outlook for the game, and what the Generals need to do to separate themselves from the conference’s three-way tie and build momentum heading into the season finale against Roanoke.

Coming off a 31-28 loss to Hampden-Sydney — a game where Washington and Lee scored 28 points, rushed for 245 yards, and trailed by as many as 17 before a fourth-quarter comeback fell short — the Generals sit at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in ODAC play, staring down a critical Week 8 road trip to Greensboro to face the Guilford Quakers. Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down how a second-half three-and-out, a kickoff fumble, and a missed field goal swung a game the Generals were in position to steal, and what back-to-back losses mean for the ODAC title race — where W&L no longer controls its own destiny. Then it's on to Guilford, who arrives at 1-6 overall and 0-4 in conference play, fresh off a 62-3 demolition at the hands of Randolph-Macon and having been outscored 126-6 over their last two games. We cover the Quakers' turnover-prone passing attack led by quarterback Tristan Gabrels — 10 interceptions on the year — running back Evan Sullivan, leading receiver Shane Shapiro, and defensive playmakers Owen Whalen and Ben Finkelstein, the key matchups along the line of scrimmage, players to watch including Ty Collins and Ryan Clemons, and what the Generals need to do to get back on track and keep their conference hopes alive heading into the final stretch against Shenandoah and Roanoke.

Coming off a heartbreaking 22-21 loss at Bridgewater — a game W&L led 14-0 and outgained the Eagles by nearly 150 yards — the Washington and Lee Generals return home to face the Hampden-Sydney Tigers in a pivotal Week 7 ODAC showdown. Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down how a fake punt, a disastrous interception return, and a Hail Mary with a two-point conversion flipped a game the Generals controlled on paper, and what the loss means for the conference race. Then it's on to Hampden-Sydney, who arrives in Lexington at 5-1 overall and 3-0 in ODAC play, riding a five-game winning streak and fresh off a 64-3 demolition of Guilford. We cover Terry Hicks — the Division III leading rusher with 1,068 yards — the Tigers' multi-look offense, the key matchups along the line of scrimmage, players to watch including Ryan Clemons and Ty Collins, and what the Generals need to do to move to 5-2 and stay in the thick of the ODAC title chase.

Fresh off their biggest win of the season — a 20-17 upset over No. 23 Randolph-Macon that snapped the Yellow Jackets' 34-game ODAC winning streak — the Washington and Lee Generals hit the road to face the Bridgewater Eagles in Week 6. Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down the statement victory over Randolph-Macon, from the 300-yard rushing performance to the 37-minute time of possession that flipped the script on last year's matchup. Then it's on to Bridgewater, where the Eagles are coming off their first conference win and looking to replicate last season's overtime battle with the Generals. We cover the key matchups, players to watch, and what W&L needs to do to move to 5-1 and stay atop the ODAC standings.

Host Kamron Spivey sits down with former W&L Spectator staff Drew Thompson ('25) and Henry Haden ('25) to explore the history and impact of student journalism at Washington and Lee University. From the earliest student publication in 1848 to the founding of the Ring-Tum Phi and the rise of The Spectator, they trace how student reporting has shaped campus life for over 150 years.

The conversation covers their personal journeys joining The Spectator, the power of campus-specific reporting on issues like dining plan costs and DEI mandates, and the viral Traveller plaque controversy that drew international attention. They also detail the nine-month battle to bring Matt Walsh to campus, the petition to ban the event, and how it ultimately led W&L to support free speech. Throughout, Drew and Henry reflect on what The Spectator taught them about leadership, the critical role of alumni support, and why independent student media remains essential to preserving W&L's tradition of civil discourse.

About the Podcast: "General Lee Speaking" is The Generals Redoubt's alumni history podcast exploring the critical characters and events that transformed Washington and Lee from a small Scots-Irish Academy into one of America's premier institutions.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Professor Lynn Uzzell joins The Generals Redoubt at Washington and Lee University to discuss her book Locke-ing & Un-Locke-ing the Declaration of Independence: An Introduction to Jefferson's Philosophy of Revolution.

In conversation with student moderator Alex Kagan '27, Uzzell explores how Jefferson drew on — and broke from — John Locke to articulate a uniquely American philosophy of natural rights, unalienable rights, consent of the governed, and the right to revolution. The discussion also examines Jefferson's faith in democracy, his disagreements with James Madison, his vision for public education and moral formation, and what the Declaration's enduring truths mean for a deeply partisan America today.

This event was cosponsored by The Generals Redoubt, The W&L Spectator, The W&L Politics Department, and the W&L Federalist Society. It was held in Leyburn Library on October 2, 2026.

In this episode of Founding Philosophies, host Kamron Spivey is joined by author Richard Lim to discuss his book Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World. They explore the often-overlooked period after the Revolutionary War when Washington navigated disgruntled soldiers, resistant civilian authorities, and calls to seize power as king — all while staying true to the fragile American experiment in republicanism.

The conversation also covers the founders' religious worldview and the myth that they were deists, the deeper principles behind Washington's Farewell Address, and why Washington's willingness to trust the American people — even at short-term cost — remains his most enduring lesson for leaders today.

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Generals Football Preview: Week 2 vs. Gettysburg

Host Thomas Wakefield breaks down Washington and Lee's thrilling 13-7 overtime win over Wittenberg in the home opener, spotlighting standout performers on both sides of the ball.

Then it's on to Week 2 — a preview of the Generals' road matchup against the Gettysburg Bullets, covering the Centennial Conference competition, key stats from Gettysburg's win over Juniata, critical matchups in the trenches and secondary, and the players to watch as W&L looks to build on its historic 1-0 start.

Thomas Wakefield previews Washington & Lee Generals Football's season opener against Wittenberg on Saturday, September 5th at Wilson Field, 1 PM. Get the full breakdown of last year's matchup, the new coaching staff on both sides, key matchups, players to watch, and the keys to a Generals win.

This is the first episode of a new program. Please stay tuned for future releases!