Northeast Region

1.          California (Pennsylvania)  (9-0)

2.          West Chester  (8-1)

3.          Shepherd  (8-1)

4.          Bryant  (7-1)

5.          Indiana (Pennsylvania)  (7-1)

6.          Charleston (West Virginia)  (7-2)

7.          Slippery Rock  (7-2)

8.          Southern Connecticut State  (6-3)

9.          Bentley  (6-2)

10.        American International  (5-3)

11.        Edinboro  (6-3)

12.        Bloomsburg  (5-3)
 

Following is a preview of this weekend's action:
 

Thursday, November 1
Slippery Rock at Lock Haven - 5:35 p.m.

Series: Slippery Rock owns a 38-12-1 record against Lock Haven, dating back to the first contest in 1931.  The Rock has won every contest against the Bald Eagles since 1988 when the two teams played to a tie, 21-21.  The last time Lock Haven won against SRU came in 1980 by a 29-26 count.
 

	Slippery Rock Overall: 7-2 Conference: 2-2 PSAC West Last Contest: California 22, Slippery Rock 13 Next Week: Slippery Rock at Edinboro, 1 p.m. Players to Watch: QB Nate Crookshank - 122-of-205, 1,774 yds, 16 TDs RB Corey Manfull - 165-for-978 yds, 11 TDs WR Paul Favers - 22-for-496 yds, 8 TDs Current Trends: Slippery Rock's offense did not reach the 400-yard mark for the first time this season when it put up 347 yards against California; the most the Vulcans have allowed to date.
Lock Haven Overall: 0-9 Conference: 0-4 PSAC West Last Contest: Shippensburg 56, Lock Haven 10 Next Week: Lock Haven at Clarion, 1 p.m. Players to Watch: K Marc Domonkos - Leads team with 28 points QB Ilio DiPaolo - Leads team with 95.2 yard per game total offense WR Chris Hawkins - 79.0 all purpose yards per game Current Trends: Lock Haven allowed 749 yards of total offense last week against Shippensburg, the second-highest single-game total in PSAC history.  The Bald Eagles allowed eight touchdowns in the game (5 rushing, 3 passing) for the second time this season (Oct. 6 - Edinboro).

Saturday, November 3
Clarion at Edinboro - 2 p.m.
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Series: Edinboro leads the all-time series, 39-37-2.  The Fighting Scots look to make it five in a row over the Golden Eagles, with the last Clarion win coming in 2002 by a 7-0 count at home.
 

	Clarion Overall: 0-9 Conference: 0-4 PSAC West Last Contest: IUP 38, Clarion 31 Next Week: Lock Haven at Clarion, 1 p.m. Players to Watch: RB Eddie Emmanuel - 161-for-655 yds, 5 TDs, 72.8 ypg QB Tyler Huether - 105-of-217, 1,352 yds, 7 TDs WR/RS Alfonso Hoggard - 28 kick returns for 580 yds Current Trends: Clarion put together its best game to date, coming within a touchdown of upsetting IUP last week, 38-31.  Its point total was the highest to date for the young squad.  The Golden Eagles must carry that offensive momentum into this week's game, as Clarion has posted just 16 points in the last four contests against the 'Boro, including two straight shutouts.
Edinboro Overall: 6-3 Conference:  2-2 PSAC West Last Contest: Edinboro 35, Kutztown 28 Next Week: Slippery Rock at Edinboro, 1 p.m. Players to Watch: QB Trevor Harris - 220-of-322, 2,478 yds, 24 TDs SS Dan Skelton - 4 INTs for 152 yds, TD RS Tommie Campbell - 10-for-223 yds Current Trends: After dropping two straight, Edinboro got back on track with a 35-28 victory at Kutztown.  With its 6-3 overall record, the Fighting Scots are assured of its fifth straight winning season.  Edinboro is currently 2-2 in the PSAC West and needs to win at least one of its remaining two divisional games to avoid its first under .500 PSAC West record since 2002 (5-6 overall, 2-4 PSAC West).

California at West Chester - 1 p.m.
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Series: California is looking for its first victory against West Chester as the Golden Rams lead the all-time series, 4-0.  The two squads haven't met since 1995 when the Golden Rams narrowly edged out the Vulcans, 25-24.  West Chester's other three wins came in 1994 (60-14), 1957 (52-0) and 1956 (31-7).
 

	California Overall: 9-0 Conference: 5-0 PSAC West Last Contest: California 22, Slippery Rock 13 Next Week: Shippensburg at California, Noon Players to Watch: RB Brandon Lombardy - 188-for-954 yds, 12 TDs WR Nate Forse - 37-for-533 yds, 8 TDs PR Jermaine Moye - 24-for-219 yds Current Trends: A California victory would establish a new program best for wins in a season and best start to a season.  In next week's season finale against Shippensburg, the Vulcans will go after their first-ever 6-0 mark Western Division play.
West Chester Overall: 8-1 Conference: 4-0 PSAC East Last Contest: West Chester 24, St. Joseph's 20 Next Week: West Chester at Cheyney, 1 p.m. Players to Watch: RB Dean Millard - 28-for-163 yds in last two games RB Lee Hopkins - 28-for-189 yds, 2 TDs in last two games LB Lateef Ferguson - 3rd in PSAC with 9.2 tpg; 83 TT, 4 TFL, 2 Sks Current Trends: West Chester brings a seven-game winning streak into the contest, the longest since 1999 when the Golden Rams won their final seven games of the season.  Running back Osagie Osunde has not played in the last two games, with Dean Millard and Lee Hopkins splitting the duties in his absence.

Cheyney at Bloomsburg - 1 p.m.

Series:  Bloomsburg owns a 37-9-1 record against Cheyney.  The Huskies have not lost to the Wolves since 1989 when Cheyney posted a 31-28 road victory.
 

	Cheyney Overall: 1-8 Conference: 1-3 PSAC East Last Contest: Millersville 16, Cheyney 0 Next Week: West Chester at Cheyney, 1 p.m. Players to Watch: LB Brandon Hawkins -64 TT, 6 TFL, 2 Sks RB/P Billy Mitchell - 117-for-443 yds; 43 punts for 1,491 yds, 34.7 ypp WR Dominique Curry - 29-for-463 yds, 3 TDs Current Trends: Cheyney was held under 100 yards passing for just the second time this season, but running back Billy Mitchell put forth his second 100-yard performance of the year.  The Wolves play their final road game before hosting West Chester in the season finale.
Bloomsburg Overall: 5-3 Conference: 3-1 PSAC East Last Contest: Bloomsburg 35, E. Stroudsburg 26 Next Week: IUP at Bloomsburg, Noon Players to Watch: Jamar Brittingham - 187-for-1,155 yds, 20 TDs WR Brahin Bilal - 41-for-799 yds, 7 TDs QB Dan Latorre - 200.9 ypg total offense Current Trends: Running back Jamar Brittingham needs 239 yards over the final two games of the season (Cheyney, IUP) to become the league's all-time rushing leader.

East Stroudsburg at Kutztown - 1:05 p.m.

Series: E. Stroudsburg leads the all-time series, 42-17-1.  Kutztown's last win came in 2000 by a 17-16 decision.  Last season, the Warriors offense found paydirt often as ESU rolled to a 56-16 win.
 

	East Stroudsburg Overall: 2-6 Conference: 1-3 PSAC East Last Contest: Bloomsburg 35, E. Stroudsburg 26 Next Week: End of Season Players to Watch: RB Joe Partridge - 105-for-593 yds, 7 TDs QB Tim Roken - 114-of-225, 1,453 yds, 13 TDs LB Jayson Frank - Leads PSAC with 10.0 tpg; 80 TT, 7 TFL, 3 Sks Current Trends: This is the last game of the season for the Warriors, who have just nine contests on the 2007 schedule.  ESU enters with a 1-3 PSAC East record.  The Warriors have recorded at least two divisional wins in all but one of the 33 years that head coach Denny Douds has patrolled the sidelines.
Kutztown Overall: 4-5 Conference: 1-2 PSAC East Last Contest: Edinboro 35, Kutztown 28 Next Week: Kutztown at Millersville, 1 p.m. Players to Watch: RB Dontay Wilson - 88-for-485 yds, 4 TDs DB Brian Bingnear - 3 INTs leads team QB Kyle Spotts - 268.8 yards per game total offense Current Trends: Kutztown needs to win its last two games of the year to finish with a winning record, both overall and in the PSAC East.  The Golden Bears have been the least penalized team in the league at 49.2 ypg (54-for-443).  KU's kickoff coverage ranks third in the PSAC (17.4 ypr) while its kickoff return unit ranks second at 22.3 ypr.

Shippensburg at IUP - 1 p.m..

Series: IUP owns an all-time record of 43-14-4 against Shippensburg.  The Red Raiders have not won against the Crimson Hawks since 1988 when Ship slipped past IUP, 24-23, at home. 
 

Bentley at Millersville - 1 p.m.

Series: This is the first meeting between the two squads.