Venue & Game Info
Stadium: John A. Farrell Stadium (capacity ~7,500)
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / PSAC Digital Network
Special Note: Homecoming & Family Weekend at West Chester University
Weather Forecast (West Chester, PA)
Conditions: Partly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~73°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
East Stroudsburg Warriors:
QB Sean McTaggart – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Jalen Reed – Questionable (hamstring)
West Chester Golden Rams:
QB Shane Dooley – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Ja’Den Brown – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Shane Dooley (WCU) vs ESU Secondary
Dooley has been efficient in WCU’s 3–1 start, with multiple TDs and strong accuracy.
RB Ja’Den Brown (WCU) vs LB Tyler Ross (ESU)
Brown is WCU’s workhorse; Ross leads ESU in tackles.
QB Sean McTaggart (ESU) vs WCU Pass Rush
McTaggart has shown poise but must avoid turnovers against a Golden Rams defense that thrives on pressure.
WR Jalen Reed (ESU) vs CB Marcus Hall (WCU)
Reed is ESU’s top target; Hall is WCU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
East Stroudsburg (3–1, 1–0 PSAC East)
W 24–21 @ Lock Haven (9/27/25)
W 69–22 @ Gannon (9/13/25)
W 31–12 vs Pace (9/4/25)
L 29–14 vs Edinboro (8/28/25)
Offense: 34.5 PPG Defense: 21.5 PPG
West Chester (3–1, 1–0 PSAC East)
W 38–7 @ Millersville (9/27/25)
W 34–16 vs Seton Hill (9/20/25)
L 26–24 @ California (PA) (9/13/25)
W 30–13 @ Bentley (9/6/25)
Offense: 29.5 PPG Defense: 18.7 PPG
Series History
All‑time: West Chester leads the series
Recent:
2024: East Stroudsburg 45–31
2023: East Stroudsburg 28–14
2022: West Chester 35–28
Trend: ESU has won 2 straight, both by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
ESU: 3–1 ATS last 4
WCU: 3–1 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
ESU covered in both 2023 & 2024 wins
WCU has failed to cover in 2 straight vs ESU
Projected Score: West Chester 27 – East Stroudsburg 24
Game Odds
East Stroudsburg Warriors 51
West Chester Golden Rams – 3
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
