Patriot League Football Week Eight Extra (10/18/24)

Six league teams appeared in five games on ESPN+

Bucknell Football’s In the Herd and Gavin Willis Feature

During this week’s episode of In the herd, Second-year linebacker Gavin Willis talks about some key factors heading into this week’s matchup with Cornell and how he has developed within the Bison defense.
WATCH IN THE HERD

Colgate’s three things you should know

The Raiders’ week eight matchup against Georgetown is featured in the weekly “Three Things to Know” story on ColgateAthletics.com. Madison Hricik speaks with Raiders head coach Stan Dakosty and fifth-year tight end Will Parker about Saturday’s league game against the Hoyas. It also highlights the three players to keep an eye on.
READ AND WATCH THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Sitting with Sgar – week eight

On this week Sitting with Sgar Georgetown football play-by-play announcer Jeremy Huber and head coach Rob Sgarlata discuss last week’s 17-0 win at Lafayette and the performance of the team’s defense. Huber and Sgarlata also preview Saturday’s matchup at Colgate. Second-year safety Zeraun Daniel is also in action following his two-interception performance against the Leopards in Week 7.
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Holy Cross Hall of Fame Spotlight | Caliph Raymond

Former Crusaders wide receiver Kalif Raymond, currently with the Detroit Lions, will be inducted into the Holy Cross Hall of Fame on November 16th. Raymond was a standout player on the football field and in the Crusaders’ track and field program during his time in Worcester. In addition to Raymond’s statistical highlights, former teammate and quarterback Peter Pujals also contributes a video tribute.
READ MORE ABOUT CALIFORNIA RAYMOND

LSN is behind the microphone and in the huddle

Lafayette Sports Network’s Gary Laubach and Mike Joseph break down the Leopards’ week seven loss to Georgetown before discussing the keys to their week eight meeting with Sacred Heart at Fisher Stadium. Joseph leaves In the huddle and addresses zone concepts that will be important to Lafayette’s defense against a balanced Pioneers offense.
Look behind the microphone
LOOK INTO THE HUDDLE

Lafayette’s DeNobile is featured on GoLeopards.com

Junior quarterback Dean DeNobile is introduced by GoLeopards.com columnist Mandy Housenick. The all-league signal-caller went from walk-on to leading Lafayette to the 2023 Patriot League title before suffering an injury during a 2023 FCS playoff game at Delaware. His offseason rehab and successful start to the 2024 season, including Lafayette’s fourth-quarter comeback against Monmouth, are highlighted.
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LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (3-2, 0-1 PL) AT YALE BULLDOGS (2-2, 0-2 IVY)
Yale Bowl, vintage 1954 Field/New Haven, Conn. Noon (ESPN+)

LIVE STATISTICS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Justin Gallanty; Analyst – Jack Siedlicki
RADIO BROADCAST: (Fox Sports Radio Lehigh Valley 94.7): PxP – Matt Kerr; Analysts – Steve Lomangino, Connor Brown
SERIES HISTORY: Lehigh will face Yale for the 27th time in series history with the Mountain Hawks trailing 19-7.
LAST MEETING: (October 2, 2021) – Yale 34, Lehigh 0
NOTES: LEHIGH

HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS (3-4, 2-0 PL) AT HARVARD CRIMSON (3-1, 1-1 IVY)
Harvard Stadium/Cambridge, Mass. Noon (ESPN+)

LIVE STATISTICS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Alex Vispoli; Analyst – Tyler Davey; Side Activities – Amanda Keane
HISTORY OF THE SERIES: Holy Cross meets Harvard for the 75th time in history. The Crusaders trail the series 46-26-2.
LAST MEETING: (September 30, 2023) – Harvard 38, at Holy Cross 28
NOTES: HOLY CROSS

SCRED HEART PIONEERS (3-4, FCS INDEPENDENT) AT LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS (3-3, 1-1 PL)
Fisher Stadium/Easton, Pa., 12:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

LIVE STATISTICS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Gary Laubach; Analyst – Mike Joseph; Supporting Cast – Meghan Caffrey, John Leone, Phil Ng
SERIES HISTORY: Lafayette and Sacred Heart are meeting for the ninth time with the Leopards trailing 5-3 in the series.
LAST MEETING: (September 2, 2023) – Lafayette 19, at Sacred Heart 14
NOTES: LAFAYETTE

GEORGETOWN HOYAS (4-2, 1-0 PL) AT COLGATE RAIDERS (1-5, 0-1 PL)
Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium/Hamilton, NY 1:00 p.m. (ESPN+)

LIVE STATISTICS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Eric Malanoski; Analyst – Terry Dow
SERIES HISTORY: Georgetown and Colgate will meet for the 18th time in series history. Colgate has a 16-1 lead.
LAST MEETING: (Oct 21, 2023) – Colgate 28, Georgetown 18
NOTES: GEORGETOWN | COLGATE

CORNELL BIG RED (1-3, 1-1 IVY) AT BUCKNELL BISON (3-3, 1-0 PL)
Franklin Field/Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1 p.m. (ESPN+)

LIVE STATISTICS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Doug Birdsong; Analyst – Charlie Fisher
RADIO BROADCAST: (1070 AM WKOK): PxP – Joe Vasile; Analyst – Luke Smith
SERIES HISTORY: Bucknell and Cornell will meet for the 60th time, with the Bison trailing 43-16 in the series. The Bison and Big Red have split the last 10 meetings.
LAST MEETING: (Oct 14, 2023) – Bucknell 21, Cornell 13
NOTES: BUCKNELL

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