Venue & Game Details
Location: Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium – Chester, Pennsylvania
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Widener Pride Sports Network (video), Geneva College Sports Network (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~4,000
Weather Forecast (Chester, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by the fourth quarter
Wind: SW at 6–9 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Excellent early‑season football weather; light wind unlikely to affect passing or kicking
Injury Report
Geneva
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Levi Whitaker returns after leading the team in passing in 2024.
RB Isaac Wierenga (PAC rushing leader) healthy.
WR Cameron Drake (team leader in receptions) available.
Defense returns standout LB Tyler Cannella.
Widener
No significant absences reported.
QB Shane Dooley back after throwing for 2,500+ yards and 20 TDs in 2024.
WR James Gillespie (All‑MAC) healthy.
RB Shamar Edwards returns after leading the team in rushing.
Defense anchored by LB Kevin Davis and DB Jordan Baxter.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Geneva: 5‑5 overall, 5‑3 PAC; averaged 25.1 PPG, allowed 27.4 PPG.
Widener: 6‑4 overall, 5‑3 MAC; averaged 26.8 PPG, allowed 23.9 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Geneva
L @ Carnegie Mellon 42‑14
L vs. Grove City 56‑21
W @ Waynesburg 35‑14
L vs. Westminster (PA) 28‑21
W @ Bethany (WV) 48‑20
Widener
L vs. Muhlenberg 34‑7
L @ Delaware Valley 49‑26
W @ FDU‑Florham 10‑7
W vs. Lebanon Valley 24‑21
W @ Alvernia 34‑24
Key Player Matchups
RB Isaac Wierenga (GEN) vs. Widener Front Seven
Wierenga’s downhill running vs. a Pride defense that allowed under 100 rush yds/game in 2024.
QB Levi Whitaker (GEN) vs. Widener Secondary
Whitaker’s efficiency vs. a ball‑hawking unit led by Baxter.
QB Shane Dooley (WID) vs. Geneva Pass Rush
Dooley’s pocket presence and deep‑ball accuracy vs. a Geneva defense that averaged 2.4 sacks/game.
WR James Gillespie (WID) vs. Geneva CB1
Gillespie’s size and red‑zone production could be a mismatch.
Special Teams
Both teams have reliable kickers; field position could be pivotal in a close first half.
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
Geneva: 3‑2 in last 5 games; OVER in 3 of last 4.
Widener: 4‑1 in last 5 home games; UNDER in 3 of last 5 overall.
MAC vs. PAC matchups have trended UNDER in 6 of last 9 meetings over the past three seasons.
Game Odds
Geneva Golden Tornadoes 48.5
Widener Pride – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
