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Washington and Lee and Southern Virginia set schedules for 2026 season

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Washington and Lee and Southern Virginia set schedules for 2026 season
Summary

Washington and Lee and Southern Virginia have released their football schedules for the 2026 season. Washington and Lee, led by head coach Garrett LeRose in his ninth season, finished last year with a 7-4 overall record and a victory in the Cape Charles Bowl. The Generals begin their campaign on September 5 with a home game against Wittenberg. Meanwhile, Southern Virginia enters the season under the leadership of first-year interim head coach Chris Ehorn, Jr. The Knights, who recorded a 6-4 mark last year, open their schedule on September 3 against the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Both programs face a slate of opponents leading into the late autumn months.

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Key Details
  • •Washington and Lee opens against Wittenberg on September 5.
  • •Southern Virginia begins its season against the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on September 3.
  • •Garrett LeRose enters his ninth season as Washington and Lee head coach.
  • •Chris Ehorn, Jr. begins his tenure as interim head coach for Southern Virginia.
  • •Both programs have scheduled bye weeks during the final week of September.
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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Here’s a preview of the 2026 Southern Virginia Knights. Head Coach: Chris Ehorn, Jr. (Interim/1st Season) Last Season: 6-4 overall/3-4 USA South 2026 Schedule September 3rd(Thurs. 7 p.m.) – at (7)University of Wisconsin-River Falls September 12th(6 p.m.) – vs. Averett September 19th(1 p.m.) – vs. Keystone September 26th – BYE October […]

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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Here’s a preview of the 2026 Washington & Lee Generals. Head Coach: Garrett LeRose (9th Season) Last Season: 7-4 overall/6-2 ODAC – Won over Lycoming in the Cape Charles Bowl/Chesapeake Challenge 2026 Schedule September 5th(1 p.m.) – vs. Wittenberg September 12th(6 p.m.) – at Gettysburg September 19th(1 p.m.) – at Salisbury […]

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