LORETTO, Pa – The Northeast Conference is set to return to its in-person football media day on Wednesday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The event will be held live on ESPN3 and NEC Front Row at 11 a.m.
 
Two players and the head coach from all-eight NEC teams will join NEC TV announcers Paul Dottino and Kevin Gilbride for a six-minute interview during the live segment. The NEC Preseason Poll and Preseason All-NEC team will be announced at the start of the show.
 
Quarterback Cole Doyle and defensive back Kerry Galloway will join head coach Chris Villarrial to represent Saint Francis University on the panel. The Red Flash are scheduled to take the live stage at 11:52 a.m.
 
Saint Francis enters the 2023 season off a perfect 7-0 conference record and second NEC title in program history last season. Saint Francis is set to return three All-NEC selections and 11 of its 12 coaches from last season.
 
Saint Francis will open the 2023 season on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. against FBS opponent Western Michigan.