Football | 10/29/2026 2:39:00 PM
GAME DAY INFO
- Saint Francis University Red Wolves vs Bethany College Bison
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. | DeGol Field
- Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students
- Parking: $25 reserved, $5 general CLICK HERE FOR A MAP
- Watch Live on the PAC DIGITAL NETWORK
LORETTO, Pa. – Saint Francis football returns to DeGol Field on Saturday looking to break into the win column when the Red Wolves host Bethany in a Presidents' Athletic Conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
Saint Francis (0-5) will look to build on its offensive production from last Saturday's 54-23 loss at Westminster. The Red Wolves scored three touchdowns against the Titans, It was the highest scoring output on the season.
Bethany (2-5) also enters the match up following a high-scoring contest, falling 46-29 to Allegheny. The Bison rallied to pull within three points in the third quarter before Allegheny scored 14 unanswered points to secure the victory.
OFFENSIVE MOMENTUM
The Red Wolves found the end zone three times against Westminster, with touchdowns from running back
Cam Wagner, tight end
Scott Raymond and running back
Caden Sumeriski.
Throughout the season, head coach
Chris Villarrial has leaned on the running back.
Elijah Villarrial,
Jonathan Delia,
Jerome Ross III, and
Caden Sumeriski have all contributed to the ground attack which is averaging 126.2 yards per game.
Raymond provides another important target in the passing game. He hauled in a 36-yard touchdown reception against Westminster, continuing a productive stretch that included a career-high 102 receiving yards against Saint Vincent the previous week.
CORAL THE BISON
Defensively, Saint Francis will need to stop Bethany quarterback Brett Phillips who can beat you with his arm and legs. Phillips is ranked third in the PAC with 227 passing yards per game. He has thrown 10 touchdown passes. The junior play caller is also second on the team in rushing with 364 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Gavin Hockenberry leads the team Red Wolves in total tackles. He recorded 9 tackles last week against Westminster, along with his first interception of the season.
BISON STAMPEDE
Bethany's defense has allowed 44 points per game, but it has also created some big plays of its own. Through seven games the team has 13 quarterback sacks, led by linebacker Jalen Wroten.
The Bison also have ten interceptions. Defensive back Nijah Brown leads the team with four.
CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS
Before Saturday's game, Saint Francis University will honor the 2025 Northeast Conference Women's Tennis Champions. Last April, the team scored a 4-0 win over top-seeded FDU to win the program's first ever conference title and trip to the NEC Tournament. Members of that squad will receive the championship rings.
HALLOWEEN HOWL
The stands at DeGol Field will be packed and fans will get a special treat. The SFU Marching Wolves is hosting its annual side-by-side day. More than 90 high school band members from 25 area school districts will join together for a great performance.
