D2-CFB Game Preview: East Stroudsburg Warriors (3-1) vs. West Chester Golden Rams (3-1)

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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

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