BETHANY (0-1) vs. KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN (0-2)

September 12, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

When: 1 p.m. Where: Bison Stadium, Bethany, W. Va. Series: First meeting Radio-TV-Internet: www.teamline.cc (code 3724) Scouting report: Turnovers contributed to Bethany’s 40-7 loss to Otterbein in the Bison’s season opener last Saturday. Five turnovers, including three in the first half, stopped Bethany drives in Otterbein territory.

GENEVA (0-1) vs. SALISBURY (1-0)

When: 6 p.m. Where: Sea Gull Stadium, Salisbury, Md. Series: Salisbury leads, 1-0 Radio-Internet: WBVP-AM 1230, WMBA-AM 1450, www.msasportsnetwork.com Scouting report: Geneva opened its 119th season by dropping a 27-18 decision at home to Seton Hill last Saturday, while Salisbury opened the season with a 30-28 win at Albright.

GROVE CITY (0-1) vs. CARNEGIE MELLON (0-1)

When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Robert E. Thorn Field, Grove City Series: Carnegie Mellon leads 30-18-2 Radio-Internet: WSAJ-FM 91.1, www2.gcc.edu/sports Scouting report: Grove City lost at Dickinson last Saturday, 34-7, while Carnegie Mellon opened with a 35-7 win over Ohio Wesleyan. The Wolverines and Tartans will be in their 50th meeting. Stephen Mercer (Beaver Local) caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from junior QB Andrew DiDonato, and finished with five receptions for 58 yards. Junior safety Vance Keirsey (Mineral Ridge) had an interception for the Wolverines. DiDonato completed 16-of-29 for 167 yards and also led the Wolverines rushing with 37 yards.

THIEL (0-1) vs. ALBION (0-1)

When: 1 p.m. Where: Sprankle-Sprandle Stadium and Morley Fraser Field, Albion, Mich. Series: Albion leads 3-1 Radio-Internet: WPIC-AM 790, www.790wpic.com. Scouting report: Thiel’s late lead vanished as Marietta’s last-minute touchdown gave the Pioneers a 21-18 win, while Albion lost its opener to Butler, 20-6. Matt Shields (Jackson-Milton) registered a sack for Thiel. The Tomcats’ defensive leaders were senior CB Tom Butera with 10 tackles and two pass breakups, and junior Clint Walker with eight tackles, including one for a 3-yard loss. Freshman punter Brice Mertiff of Thiel was named PAC special teams player of the week. He averaged 35.3 yards for seven punts, placing three inside the Marietta 20-yard line, to give the Tomcats good field position.

ALLEGHENY (1-0) vs. WESTMINSTER (0-1)

When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Burry Stadium, New Wilmington, Pa. Series: Westminster leads 27-25-5 Radio-TV-Internet: WWNW-FM 88.9, WMGW-AM 1490, Westminster Cable Network (WCN), www.titanradio.net Scouting report: Allegheny beat Juniata, 34-18, in its debut last Saturday, while Westminster lost to Heidelberg, 62-7. Westminster will dedicate its new facilities prior to the game. The renovated Burry Stadium has new FieldTurf, lighting, Fusco Plaza, and Neff entrance way. Junior PK Fred Romeo (Poland) was 2-for-2 in field goal attempts last week at Heidelberg, both kicks covering career-long distances of 34 yards. Allegheny QB T.J. Salopek threw for 217 yards and two touchdown strikes while completing 19-of-32 passes against Juniata. WR Jake Vite led the receiving corps with up 137 yards on nine receptions, while Bobby Burkes (Union) added five receptions for 40 yards.

SLIPPERY ROCK (1-1) vs. KUTZTOWN (1-1)

When: 6 p.m. Where: Bob DiSpirito Field at N. Kerr Thompson Stadium Series: Slippery Rock leads, 6-0 Radio-Internet: WISR-AM 680 (Butler), www.RockAthletics.com, www.msasports.net Scouting report: Kutztown lost to Clarion last Saturday, 26-20; while Slippery Rock beat Millersville 28-24. Redshirt sophomore Ryan Lehmeier of Slippery Rock was named as the PSAC-Western Division offensive player of the week. Lehmeier rushed for 201 yards and two TDs, including the game-winner with 22 seconds left to play.

WALSH (1-1) vs. SETON HILL (2-0)

When: Noon Where: Fawcett Stadium, Canton Series: Walsh leads, 2-0 Radio-Internet: WCER-AM 900, WHLO-AM 640, www.wcer.us, www.whlo640.com Scouting report: Seton Hill won at home over Geneva last Saturday, 27-18, and Walsh lost at home to West Liberty State, 24-10. Walsh was limited to 10 first downs and 252 yards total offense. Penalties and turnovers also hurt the Cavs, as they turned the ball over three times on interceptions and were whistled for 11 penalties.

MALONE (0-0) vs. UNION, KY. (1-0)

When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Burch/Nau Field at Union Stadium Series: Malone leads, 1-0 Radio-Internet: WNPQ-FM 95.9, www.thelight959.com Scouting report: Malone’s scheduled opener at The Apprentice School last Saturday was canceled because of Hurricane Hanna. Union College opened with a 27-21 win on the road at Lambuth (Tenn.) . Malone defeated Union last year in Canton, 55-21, in their first meeting.

Staff report