Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jackets (1-0, 0-0 OAC) vs. Wilmington College Quakers (1-0, 0-0 OAC)
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1:30 p.m.
Purmort Field; Bernlohr Stadium
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Today's Contest
Today is the third game of the 2025 season and the second overall and first road Ohio Athletic Conference game for the Baldwin Wallace University football team as it travels to Bexley to face Capital University. BW opened the home slate last Saturday with a 63-21 victory over Wilmington College in the Lee Tressel Shrine Classic. Capital opened its season as it won its first of three straight home game with a 36-20 victory over Catholic (D.C.) University.
The Series
BW and Capital are meeting for the 56th time on the gridiron. The Yellow Jackets hold a 43-12 series lead, including winning the last seven contests and 11 of the last 12 meetings. The series began in 1928 when Capital defeated BW, 19-0, in Bexley. Capital's last victory in was in 2016 when it posted a 42-41 overtime victory as the Yellow Jackets 2-point conversion for the victory came up short.
BW Head Coach Jim Hilvert
Hilvert is in his ninth season at BW and has a record of 51-23 and Ohio Athletic Conference slate of 43-21. He is 118-42 in his 16th overall season. Hilvert is 7-0 against Capital.
Capital Head Coach Brian Foos
Foos, who is in his sixth season at Capital, is no stranger to BW as he served as offensive coordinator on Hilvert's staff from 2016-18. Foos has an overall record of 5-40 and an OAC mark of 3-27. He is 0-5 against Baldwin Wallace as the Yellow Jackets and Comets did not play in the COVID-19 shortened season of 2021 spring.
Last Game vs. CAP -- September 21, 2024
BW scored 55 points on 308 yards rushing and 293 yards passing for 601 total yards. Capital scored 21 points on 195 yards passing and 135 yards rushing for 330 total yards.
Scouting the Yellow Jackets
In week two of the season, BW erupted for 63 points and 608 yards of total offense on 371 yards rushing and 277 yards passing. Wilmington scored 21 points on 257 yards passing and 23 yards rushing for 280 total yards.
BW Leaders
Offensively, sophomore quarterback
Charlie Bubonics (Solon) has completed 39-of-57 passes for 466 yards with four touchdowns and one interception.
Bubonics ranks third in the conference in yards, passing efficiency and touchdowns. Sophomore running back
George Linberger (Barberton/St. Vincent-St. Mary) leads the ground game and is second in the OAC with 304 yards Linberger is tied for second in the league with three touchdowns and is third in carries. 34 carries. Senior All-OAC wideout
Tim Conwell (Avon) leads the aerial assault with 13 catches for 151 yards with two touchdowns. Defensively, junior Academic All-OAC linebacker
Nolan Hartsel (Lodi/Northwestern) leads the team and is sixth in the OAC with 17 tackles. Senior linebacker
Devontae Jackson (Cleveland/John Hay) leads the league with two interceptions, including one he returned for an 83-yard touchdown.
Scouting the Comets
In week one of the season, Capital scored 36 points on 202 yards passing and 92 yards rushing for 294 total yards. Catholic scored 20 points on 156 yards rushing and 109 yards rushing for 265 total yards.
Capital Leaders
Offensively, junior quarterback Tyler Love has completed 12-of-23 passes for 202 yards with three touchdowns. Sophomore running back Zion Solomon leads the rushing attack with 49 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown. Senior All-OAC and Academic All-OAC wide out Nate Younker leads the receiving unit with three catches for 100 yards with one touchdown. Junior defensive lineman Declan McAdams and sophomore linebacker Jio Rodriguez lead the team with six tackles each.
Bold & Gold and Hall of Fame Game
BW will host its Bold and Gold and Hall of Fame Game on October 25. The 2:00 p.m. game against Marietta College will feature the Homecoming Festivities as well as the induction and introduction of the 2025 Class of the Athletics Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
Unique Schedule
In a rare occurrence within the OAC, all member teams will face two non-conference opponents this season. Traditionally, the opening game has served as the sole out-of-league matchup. However, this year, BW will also take on Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology from Indiana in October. This game replaces the previously scheduled contest against John Carroll University, which has since departed the conference.
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