PREVIEW | Saturday's games

MOUNT UNION (8-0)vs. MUSKINGUM (1-7)
When: 1:30 p.m. at Mount Union Stadium, AllianceSeries history: Muskingum leads, 29-27-2, but Mount Union has an 18-0-1 record in the last 19 games.Scouting report: Mount Union is coming off a 24-7 win over Baldwin-Wallace, while Muskingum dropped a 21-12 decision to Heidelberg. Mount Union has won 102 straight regular season games, including 92 OAC contests. And since 1992, MUC is 127-1 in the regular season. The Purple Raiders lead the OAC in per-game scoring (44.2 points), fewest points allowed (7.6), offense (476.5 yards) and defense (181.5 yards allowed).
Radio: WRMU-FM (91.1), WDPN-AM (1310).
WESTMINSTER (4-4)vs. GROVE CITY (3-6)
When: 1 p.m. at Robert E. Thorn Field, Grove City, Pa.Series history: Westminster leads, 45-31-8. The Titans have won the last six games.Scouting report: Westminster defeated Frostburg State last week, 25-13, while Grove City was blanked by Alfred, 16-0. The Titans were led by senior RB Scott Froelich, who rushed for 181 yards in 30 carries and was involved in all four TDs. He scored two TDs by rushing and another TD on a pass catch from senior QB Joe Getsy (Lowellville), while Froelich also threw a TD pass to Getsy. And Getsy also completed five of eight passes for 56 yards. Senior Clint DeLuca and sophomore Joey Tissler each had two interceptions for the Titans, while senior LB Tom Kaminsly had a team-best 10 tackles and DeLuca nine. Junior TE Josh Bero (Poland) caught two passes for 38 yards while senior WR Brian Ekis had two receptions for 16 yards. Senior DT Tony Ventresco (Boardman) had eight tackles (two solos and six assists) and five QB sacks. Freshman P Dusty Rhodes (Niles) averaged 33.9 yards in eight punts.Radio/TV: WWNW-FM (88.9); www.msasportsnetwork.com; Westminster Cable Network; WSAJ-FM (91.1).
THIEL (7-2) vs. BUFFALO STATE (3-5)
When: 1 p.m. at Coyer Field, Buffalo, N.Y.Series history: Buffalo State leads, 2-0, having outscored Thiel 87-2.Scouting report: Thiel rolled to a 32-6 win over Ohio Dominican last week for its fourth straight victory, while Buffalo State shut out Plymouth State, 26-0. Thiel will be seeking a school-record eighth victory. Shaun Jackson, a junior SS for Thiel, was named PAC Defensive Player of the Week for his outstanding play against Ohio Dominican. Jackson had two interceptions and 4.5 tackles to key the Tomcats' defensive charge that allowed only 238 yards. Thiel has not allowed a TD in the last eight quarters. The Tomcats hold second place in the PAC standings at 4-1 behind Washington & amp; Jefferson (5-0). Junior WR Brandon Chambers (Farrell) set two single-season records in Thiel's win over Ohio Dominican for receptions (60) and touchdowns (12), and also now ranks No. 2 in receiving yards (883).Radio: WPIC-AM (790)
HIRAM (0-8) vs. KENYON (1-7)
When: 1 p.m. at McBride Field, GambierSeries history: Hiram leads, 21-19-3, and won last year, 34-7.Scouting report: Hiram was drubbed by Wooster last week, 59-0, while Kenyon was beaten by Earlham, 49-32.
ALLEGHENY (4-4) vs. EARLHAM (4-5)
When: 1 p.m. at Robertson Field, Meadville, Pa.Series history: Allegheny leads, 17-0, winning last year, 42-21.Scouting report: Allegheny outlasted Wabash in overtime last week, 16-10, while Earlham outscored Kenyon, 49-32.
SLIPPERY ROCK (3-7) vs. CLARION (3-7)
When: 1 p.m. at DiSpirito Field at Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, Pa.Series history: Slippery Rock leads, 41-22-3. Clarion won last year, 19-17.Scouting report: Slippery Rock lost to Shippensburg last week, 35-17, while Clarion fell to Indiana (Pa.), 30-20, for their fifth straight setbacks in a row. Both teams have traveled similar paths this season, losing their first two games then winning three straight before encountering their current five-game skids. Kevin Rigby, a sophomore LB for Clarion from Lakeview High in Cortland, was named the PSAC Western Division Player of the Week on defense for spearheading a strong defensive charge against Indiana. Rigby had a game-high 10 tackles, including 2.5 sacks for 15 yards in losses, as Clarion limited IUP to just 195 total yards, including 54 in the second half. Rigby ranks No. 3 in sacks in the PSAC with five for 29 yards in losses. Clarion's offense, up until last week, was led by QB Brandon Dando (Laurel). But coach Malen Luke shuffled Dando and freshman Eric Yonish in and out of last week's game. Dando is ranked in the top 10 in the PSAC in passing yards per game (122.3), total offense (140.1 yards per game) and passing efficiency (96.0).Radio: WLER-FM (97.7), WCCR-FM (92.7)
GENEVA (4-4)vs. OHIO DOMINICAN (0-8)
When: 12:30 p.m. at Panther Stadium, ColumbusSeries history: First meetingScouting report: Geneva is coming off a 14-13 win over Taylor, while Ohio Dominican was thumped by Thiel, 32-6. Geneva has been plagued by injuries, having lost 16 players for the season. The Golden Tornadoes will be forced to start their fifth-string quarterback, Ken Frederick, who was slated as a red-shirt but has been forced into action and will make his first collegiate start. Frederick threw the game-winning touchdown pass in Geneva's victory over Taylor. Starting tailback Josh Mullen may not play due to broken ribs suffered in the Taylor game.Radio/Internet: WBVP-AM (1230), WMBA-AM (1460), www.geneva.edu
WALSH (7-2) vs. URBANA (4-5)
When: Noon at Fawcett Stadium, CantonSeries history: Walsh leads, 9-0, winning last year, 41-3.Scouting report: Walsh's four-game winning streak was shattered by Tiffin last week, 17-9, while Urbana won its second game in a row, 30-16, over Quincy. Walsh and St. Francis (Ind.) share first place in the MSFA Mideast at 5-0. The Cavaliers can clinch at least a tie for the MSFA Mideast title by beating Urbana. Walsh will end the regular season Nov. 13 at St. Francis (Ind.).Radio: Fox Sports 1390, WCER-AM 900.
MALONE (3-5) vs. TAYLOR (0-8)
When: 1:30 p.m. at Jim Wheeler Stadium, Upland, Ind.Series history: Tied 3-3, Taylor winning the last two contests, including 13-9 last year.Scouting report: Malone was whipped by St. Francis (Ind.) last week, 40-6, while Taylor was edged by Geneva, 14-13.Radio/Internet: WNPQ-FM (95.9), www.wnpqfm.com.
Vindicator staff reports