COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games



MOUNT UNION (7-0, 6-0)vs. MUSKINGUM (1-6, 0-6)
When: 1:30 p.m.Where: McConagha Stadium, New Concord.Last year: Mount Union 62, Muskingum 7.All-time series: Muskingum leads, 29-24-2 (Mount Union is 15-0-1 in the last 16 meetings).Scouting report: Mount Union continued undefeated with a 52-13 romp past Capital, while Muskingum was walloped by Baldwin-Wallace, 47-6. Chuck Moore, Mount Union's All-American running back, needs just 10 more yards to become the first player at the school to reach 3,000 yards in three seasons. Moore leads the OAC in rushing with 990 yards in 129 attempts for 7.7 yards per carry and 15 TDs. Moore has 19 TDs overall this season and needs just four more to break his school record of 22 (1999) that he shares with Mike DeBlasi (1971). QB Rob Adamson leads the OAC in passing efficiency with (174.9), while WR Jason Candle (West Branch) tops the loop in yards per reception with with 21.0 with 33 catches and nine TDs.
Radio-TV: WBBW-AM 1240, WRMU-FM 91.1, WDPN-AM 1310.
WESTMINSTER (3-4)vs. GANNON (3-3)
When: 1 p.m. Where: Gannon Multipurpose Field.Last year: Westminster 24, Gannon 16.All-time series: Westminster leads, 2-0.
Scouting report: Westminster registered its second straight win with a 16-7 verdict over Grove City. Gannon dropped a 13-9 decision to Bowie State. Sophomore QB Matt Robison (Pulaski, Wilmington Area High) completed nine of 18 passes for 146 yards and one TD to aid Westminster's win. Sophomore QB/WR Kevin Huber (Newton Falls High) scored the Titans' other TD on a 3-yard pass, and also reeled off a 13-yard run. Senior RB Joe Korcinsky (Greenville High) rushed for 24 yards in four carries, including a 13-yard dash. Westminster tied a modern-day school record with 10 QB sacks, sparked by junior DT Charles Kiger with four of them. Senior safety Joe Stamper (Woodrow Wilson High) had one solo tackle, four assists and one quarterback sack. Sophomore cornerback Mike Cubellis (Neshannock High) blocked a punt to set up a TD, and was named Special Teams Titan of the Week. Senior OT John Dunlap and senior ILB Eric Witt were named Offensive and Defensive Titans of the Week.Radio-Internet-TV: WWNW-FM 88.9, WKST-AM 1200, WEXC-FM 107.1, WTGP-FM 88.1, Internet at www.nsnsports.com, Cable 9-TV (taped, replayed Sunday at 7:30 p.m.).
BETHANY (6-1, 2-1)vs. GROVE CITY (1-5, 0-3)
When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Robert E. Thorn Field, Grove City, Pa.Last year: Grove City 20, Bethany 14.All-time series: Grove City leads, 32-21-2.Scouting report: Last Saturday, Grove City lost to Westminster, 16-7, while Bethany beat Thiel, 21-19.Radio-Internet-TV: WWNW-FM 88.9, WKST-AM 1200, WEXC-FM 107.1, WTGP-FM 88.1, Internet at www.nsnsports.com, Cable 9-TV (taped, replayed Sunday at 7:30 p.m.).
HIRAM (3-3, 1-3) vs.WITTENBERG (7-0, 5-1)
When: 1 p.m.Where: Charles A. Henry Field, Hiram.Last year: Wittenberg 66, Hiram 0.All-time series: Wittenberg leads, 2-0.Scouting report: Wittenberg thumped Ohio Wesleyan, 39-14, on Saturday, while Hiram was whipped by Wabash, 56-7. Junior RB Dan Grove rushed for 259 yards in 31 carries and three TDs to pace Wittenberg's win. Hiram was led by senior RB Kris Giebel with 151 yards rusahing in 20 attempts and one TD in the Terriers' setback.
THIEL (1-6, 1-2)vs. WASH. & amp; JEFF. (7-0, 3-0)
When: 1:30 p.m.Where: Cameron Stadium, Washington, Pa.Last year: Washington & amp; Jefferson 58, Thiel 3.All-time series: Washington & amp; Jefferson leads, 31-21-2.Scouting report: Thiel bowed to Bethany, 21-19, while Washington & amp; Jefferson routed Waynesburg, 62-13, to remain undefeated and clinch a tie for the PAC championship. It was W & amp;J's 16th PAC crown in the last 17 tearfs. QB T.J. Wiley completed 25 of 44 passes for 267 yards in Thiel's loss, while Donte Harris caught nine passes for a season-high 201 yards, and Kevin Wilder (Woodrow Wilson) eight aerials for 62 yards. Harris was named PAC Offensive Player of the Week.Radio-TV: WTGP-FM 88.1.
WABASH (5-2, 4-1)vs. ALLEGHENY (4-3, 3-1)
When: 1 p.m.Where: Robertson Field, Meadville.Last year: Allegheny 54, Wabash 45All-time series: Allegheny leads, 1-0.Scouting report: Last Saturday, Wabash trounced Hiram, 56-7, while Allegheny sailed past Frostburg State, 40-13.Radio-TV: WMGM-AM 1490.
SLIPPERY ROCK (4-3, 2-3)vs. LOCK HAVEN (2-6, 1-3)
When: 1 p.m. Where: N. Kerr Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, Pa.Last year: Slippery Rock 41, Lock Haven 15.Scouting report: Last Saturday: Slippery Rock 33, Clarion 24; Lock Haven 24, California (Pa.) 21 Radio-TV: WJST-FM 92.1, WRSK-FM 88,1 www.sru.edu.
ST. FRANCIS (IND.) (7-0, 3-0)vs. MALONE (2-5, 1-3)
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.Where: Canton Central High stadium.Last year: Malone 31, St. Francis (Ind.) 21.All-time series: St. Francis (Ind.) leads, 2-1.Scouting report: Malone posted a 22-10 win over Urbana last Saturday, while St. Francis (Ind.) was idle.Radio-internet: WANR-AM 1570, WGRP-AM 940, WCER-AM 900, WNPQ-FM 95.9, www.warpradio.com (WCER).