Game Preview - Seton Hill

In their final game before division play commences, the #18 Golden Rams (2-0) host the Seton Hill Griffins (0-1) on Saturday. Kickoff at John A. Farrell Stadium is set for noon.

Series History:
West Chester owns a 3-0 lead in the series after defeating Seton Hill 45-10 in their first ever meeting in 2014 and then staging a fourth quarter rally to knock off the Griffins 48-38 the following year. Last year, West Chester handily won 59-14.

Last Meeting:

09/15/2018 West Chester 59 - Seton Hill 14

West Chester shot out to a 35-0 lead and coasted to a 59-14 thumping of the host Griffins. Lex Rosario had three catches for 53 yards, Sterlen Barr made five solo tackles and Omar Peterkin had two tackles for loss. Kicker George Lambritsios booted a 42-yard third-quarter field goal to cap the scoring for the Golden Rams.

Scouting the Opponent:

Seton Hill pulled within three points of East Stroudsburg last week before the Warriors pulled away for the 31-18 victory. Quarterbacks Ryan Barabe (9 of 15 for 78 yards, 1 int) and Chris Jones (4 of 15 for 20 yards, 1 int) split time at quarterback last week. But the primary offensive threat from the Griffins comes in the form of junior running back Logan Wiland. Wiland carried the ball 24 times for 236 yards and two touchdowns and also had three catches. His rushing yards against East Stroudsburg last week eclipsed his two-year career total.

Linebacker Jayden Emberton-Gaines amassed 12 tackles last week while safety Fardan Allen notched 11. Cornerback Syeko Noble, Jr made two interceptions and linebacker Jaylen McDuffie was credited with two quarterback hurries and four tackles.

Hunter Miller handles all of the kicking duties and converted field goals of 33 and 26 yards. He also averaged 40 yards on seven punts, dropping two inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

Analysis:

Seton Hill is 1-25 in their past 26 games, with that one victory being a one-point comeback over Mercyhurst last year. That being said, the Griffins are under first-year coach and Seton Hill alumnus Daniel Day and they've only played one game this season, so there is a certain amount of unknown associated with the Griffins. But West Chester's talent, especially if they play like they did on Saturday in Erie, should handle the game with ease. The Golden Ram defense needs to focus on Wiland and let anybody else beat them.

Both Atomic Football and Massey Ratings are predicting a 20+ point victory for West Chester.

Note:
The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Benchmark FCU fan bag.

Game Coverage:

Live Stats   Audio   Video  

West Chester Athletic Site - West Chester Hosts Seton Hill Saturday In Football; Busy Day On South Campus

PSAC Site - Football - Week 3 Notes

Seton Hill Athletic Site - SHU, West Chester Mathchup to be Broadcast by Sports Fever TV and ESPN3

KYW Newsradio - West Chester back home Saturday to host Seton Hill

Daily Local News - Zwaan knows key to West Chester's success is avoiding injury bug

D2football - PSAC East Columnist - PSAC East - Week 3 Preview

D2football - PSAC West Columnist - PSAC West - Week 3