Football | 10/24/2025 4:12:00 PM

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. -  The Bloomsburg football team gets back on the road to take on Millersville on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. from Biemesderfer Stadium.
 
LIVE INTERNET COVERAGE
• Live Stats  |  Provided by Millersville
• Live Streaming Video  |  Provided by Millersville
• Live Audio (Online and Radio)  |  Provided by Bigfoot Country 106.5
 
WATCH ON YOUR TV
• Fans can watch the game live and on-demand for free on the Bloomsburg Athletics Digital Network.
 • Search for "Bloomsburg Athletics Digital Network" in the app stores on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and Android TV devices to download the app. All 11 regular season Bloomsburg football games will be available on the app.
 
MOBILE APP
• Fans can also watch all PSAC football games on the PSAC Sports Digital Network mobile app that is available for free in the app stores on Apple and Android devices.
• The Live Streaming Video link above will also work on all mobile devices.

---

Full Game Notes (PDF)

THE GAME
The Bloomsburg Huskies look to regroup and snap a four-game skid as they hit the road for a PSAC East showdown at Millersville. The Huskies (1-6, 0-4 PSAC East) are coming off a 37-13 loss to Shepherd last weekend at Steph Pettit Stadium. Despite the setback, Bloomsburg posted over 300 yards of total offense for the fifth time this season and continued to showcase balance behind quarterback KJ Riley (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) and wide receiver Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy).
 
Millersville (0-7, 0-4 PSAC East) returns home after a 43-14 loss at #4 Kutztown and will look for its first win of the season. The Huskies run game will look to take advantage of a Millersville defense that allows 182.1 yards per game and and the pass game will hope to capitalize on a defense that allows 366.6 yards per game.
 
Saturday's contest marks another opportunity for the Huskies to build on their offensive consistency and defensive toughness as the regular season enters its final month.
 
THE SERIES
Bloomsburg and Millersville meet for the 88th time in one of the PSAC's oldest rivalries. The Huskies lead the all-time series 51–31–5 and have won 24 of the last 25 meetings.
 
Last season, Bloomsburg celebrated Senior Day with a 35–27 win at Redman Stadium, highlighted by a career-best 209 receiving yards and two touchdowns from Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy). The Huskies forced two turnovers and scored in every quarter to improve to 6-4 during the 2024 campaign.
 
Millersville last defeated Bloomsburg in 2021, a 21–17 decision at home. Games between the two programs have historically been hard-fought, defensive battles decided by field position and turnovers—an area both teams will look to control again this week at Chryst Field.
 
SCOUTING MILLERSVILLE
OFFENSIVE OUTLOOK
Millersville's offense has shown flashes behind sophomore quarterback Ryan Zeltt, who has thrown for 1,267 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 211.2 yards per game on 56% passing . Backup Tommy Hunsicker has added 345 yards and two scores in five appearances.
 
The Marauders feature a balanced backfield led by Isaiah Emmanuel, who ranks among the PSAC's top rushers with 367 yards and 4 TDs on 6.4 yards per carry. Mekhi Ashby (171 yds, 2 TDs) and JQ Brown (157 yds, 1 TD) provide depth in the rotation.
 
Through the air, Zeltt targets a deep receiving corps. Colin Hastings leads with 370 yards and 2 scores, while Kam Taylor (250 yds, 2 TDs), Isaac Sines (204 yds, 2 TDs), and Jermaine Tillery (204 yds, 1 TD) round out a group averaging 11.0 yards per catch.
 
Despite averaging 351 yards per game, Millersville has struggled with turnovers (14 interceptions) and consistency on third down.
 
DEFENSIVE OUTLOOK
Defensively, the Marauders allow 45.1 points and 548.7 yards per game, ranking near the bottom of the PSAC in total defense. Linebacker Bryce Beutler anchors the unit with 67 tackles and 8.0 TFL, while Ryan Aument (63 tackles, 2.5 sacks, INT) and lineman Christopher Pierce (46 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks) add strength up front.
 
In the secondary, Kai Stiansen leads the team with two interceptions, and Kahlen Watt and Terry Amos Jr. each have one. Opponents are completing 66% of passes against Millersville for 366.6 yards per game.
 
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker/punter Trent McDowell has handled all special teams duties, averaging 41.1 yards per punt with five inside the 20 and connecting on 4 of 9 field goals (long of 32). Return specialist JQ Brown provides explosiveness with a 91-yard kickoff return touchdown and a team-best 32.8 yards per return.Jermaine Tillery adds 8.8 yards per punt return.
 
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
Bloomsburg enters Week 8 at 1–6 overall and 0–4 in PSAC East play following a 37–13 loss to Shepherd. The Huskies continue to show offensive balance, averaging 356.1 total yards per game—including 148.4 rushing and 207.7 passing yards—while scoring 24.9 points per contest.
 
OFFENSIVE LEADERS
Senior quarterback KJ Riley (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) remains the engine of the Huskies' offense. Through seven games, Riley has completed 104-of-179 passes (58.1%) for 1,454 yards and 15 touchdowns, while adding 316 rushing yards and four scores on the ground. His 19 total touchdowns rank among the PSAC's top quarterbacks, and he now stands fifth all-time at Bloomsburg with 5,635 career passing yards.
 
Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy) continues to be one of Division II's top all-purpose threats. The senior wideout leads the team with 27 catches for 494 yards (18.3 avg) and seven touchdowns, averaging 82.3 yards per game. Gabe Brower (Alexandria, Pa./Juniata Valley) has added 26 receptions for 376 yards and five touchdowns, while Justin Wolfe (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) (27 rec, 240 yds, 1 TD) and Paul Wojciechowski (Manalapan, N.J./Manalapan) (9 rec, 121 yds, 1 TD) round out a deep receiving corps.
 
The running game has featured a steady rotation led by Declan Clancy (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Township) (99 att, 412 yds, 1 TD) and Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) (54 att, 171 yds, 4 TD). The Huskies have totaled 1,039 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 4.0 yards per carry.
 
Bloomsburg's offensive line remains one of the PSAC's most consistent units, allowing just seven sacks all season.
 
DEFENSIVE FRONT
Bloomsburg's defense has been anchored by the linebacker trio of Izzy Dobbins (Bethlehem, Pa./Bethlehem Catholic), Brady Thompson (Green Lane, Pa./Upper Perkiomen), and Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia), who have combined for 137 total tackles. Dobbins leads the team with 53 tackles (3 TFL, 1 sack), while Thompson adds 48 stops (3 TFL, 1 sack) and Garcia contributes 36 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks.
 
Defensive end Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) continues to make an impact up front with 32 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, while safety Idriz Ahmetovic (New Oxford, Pa./New Oxford) (43 tackles, 2 PBU) leads a secondary that also includes Zhamir Rowan (Maplewood, N.J./Columbia) and DJ Greene (Williamsport, Pa./Williamsport), each with an interception this year.
 
As a unit, the Huskies have produced 10 sacks, 28 tackles for loss, 4 takeaways, and 461 total tackles through seven games. They are allowing 370.9 yards per game, including 149.9 on the ground and 221.0 through the air.
 
SPECIAL TEAMS IMPACT
Special teams continue to be a reliable third phase for Bloomsburg.
 
Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy) has totaled 232 kickoff return yards (17.8 avg) and 58 punt return yards (19.3 avg), while Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) has been electric with 253 kick return yards and a 28.1-yard average.
 
Punter Danen Lorusso (Moorestown, N.J./Roman Catholic) has pinned opponents deep consistently, averaging 38.0 yards per punt with a long of 50 yards and five inside the 20.
 
Kicker Aaron Johnson (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) is 1-for-4 on field goals (long 31) and 11-for-14 on PATs this season.
The Huskies have been strong in situational football, converting 49% of third downs (42-of-86) and an impressive 86% on fourth down (12-of-14)—the best rate in the PSAC.
 
ON THIS DAY – OCTOBER 18
 
Bloomsburg Football History, October 25, 2014
No. 8 Huskies Run Over No. 7 West Chester, 41-10
There was no shortage of reasons for the eighth-ranked Bloomsburg University football team to be excited for Saturday's matchup with No. 7 West Chester - it marked the first Huskies game between a pair of top 10 teams in eight years, was a re-match of last year's NCAA Playoff game and represented a battle for first place in the PSAC East.
 
The Huskies (8-0, 7-0 PSAC) roared to a dominating start and never looked back in a convincing 41-10 win in front of a raucous crowd of 7,328 at Redman Stadium.
 
Bloomsburg's running attack plowed through the West Chester defense, racking up 454 rushing yards on the way to 553 total yards of offense. Senior running back Eddie Mateo (Bethlehem/Freedom) had one of the best statistical days in school history with 269 yards and four touchdowns on the ground with Dai'Shon Munger (Westampton, NJ/Holy Cross) adding 143 rushing yards.
 
But it was again the defense that was perhaps most impressive as the Huskies stifled one of the top offenses in the nation. Sophomore safety Jerrin Toomey (York/West York) intercepted West Chester quarterback Sean McCartney three times – equaling the total the sixth-year signal caller had thrown all season in 230 attempts entering the day. In all, the Bloomsburg defense came away with six takeaways to add to the nation's best turnover margin.
 
History, October 25, 1930
1st indoor American football game Convention Hall in Atlantic City; a 7–0 victory by Washington & Jefferson over Lafayette, two Pennsylvania college teams
 
QUICK RECAP – 2024 HUSKIES
The Huskies exceeded all expectations by the league's coaches and finished the 2024 season 6-5 and 4-3 in PSAC East action. After being picked to finish last in the East, the Huskies finished third in the conference. Bloomsburg opened the season with a dominant 35-7 win over Fairmont State at home before dropping a heartbreaker to Seton Hill, 15-14, on a last-second touchdown. The Huskies responded with a 32-27 comeback win over Edinboro and went on to defeat West Chester 23-21 at home to finish out the month of September. After three-straight losses to Kutztown, East Stroudsburg, and Lock Haven, Bloomsburg righted ship with a 20-10 win over Shippensburg University to end October. The Huskies went down to Shepherd and came home with a 27-21 double overtime win over the Rams before defeating Millersville 35-27 on Senior Day. The Huskies ended the year with a 27-7 loss to Slippery Rock on the road.

QUICK RECAP – 2024 MARAUDERS
Millersville finished the 2024 season with a 1-10 overall record and a 0-7 mark in PSAC East play. The Marauders opened the year on August 29 with a 7-36 home loss versus Clarion Golden Eagles. They dropped their next two non-conference games at Frostburg State Bobcats (6-23) and vs. Indiana (PA) Crimson Hawks (14-42). Millersville's sole victory came on November 16 at Edinboro Fighting Scots, a 23-21 road win. The Marauders closed the season with back-to-back road losses at Bloomsburg (27-35) and Edinboro the previous week.
 
CONSISTENCY IS KEY
For the first time since his tenure began in 2019, head coach Frank Sheptock went into spring ball and then the regular season with the same coaching staff in 2025. Coach Sheptock added depth to the staff with several student and volunteer assistants, but his coordinators and main position group coaches remained the same. Tim Landis is back for year two as offensive coordinator and the quarterbacks coach. Chris Sprague continues to coach the offensive lines and tight ends. Zach Martin is back at the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach while Johnathan Pruden returns to coach the secondary. Greg Kahn is leading the defensive line once again and Tony Ianerio oversees the running backs and specialists. Josh Bernocco is in his second season as the special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach. Coach Sheptock added Chase Higgins, Peyton Persing, Loughlin Smith, and Nick Troutman as volunteer and student assistant coaches.
 
KEY LOSSES
The Huskies have several key positions to fill for the 2025 season. Bloomsburg will be without three key All-PSAC East athletes on defense with the departure of Ryan D'Ambra (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood), Giovanni Cancro (Pequannock, N.J./Pequannock Township), and Charles Crews III (Williamsport, Pa./Williamsport Area). The Huskies also lose two of their top receivers to graduation as Owen Anderson (Cogan Station, Pa./Jersey Shore Area) and Matthew Bowes (Somerton, Pa./La Salle College HS) finished their careers in 2024.
 
RETURNING ALL-PSAC ATHLETES
Bloomsburg returns All-PSAC East wideout Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy) (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy) for his senior season. Griffen-Batchler earned his first All-Conference honor as he was named a PSAC East First Team wide receiver. Griffen-Batchler put together a career year with 48 receptions for 854 yards. He averaged 4.36 catches per game and 17.79 yards per catch. Griffen-Batchler had eight receiving touchdowns and averaged 77.64 yards per game. He had four games with two touchdown catches and three games of 100+ receiving yards. Griffen-Batchler posted six catches for 209 yards and two touchdowns in the Huskies' 35-27 win over Millersville on six catches. His 209 receiving yards were the most by a Husky since 2003. 68 yards came on one touchdown catch for the junior. Griffen-Batchler also returned kickoffs and punts for the Huskies. He had 11 punt returns for 88 yards and had 324 kickoff return yards on the year. Griffen-Batchler had a conference-best 254 all-purpose yards in the Huskies' win over Millersville. For the year, Griffen-Batchler posted 1,259 all-purpose yards and averaged 114.45 yards per game. He finished second in the conference in receiving touchdowns and fifth in receiving yards and yards per game.
 
LOCKER ROOM TALK
Head coach Frank Sheptock continues to emphasize focus and fast starts, and the Huskies have responded with efficient scoring bursts throughout games this season. Through seven contests, Bloomsburg has scored 23 points in the first quarter, 55 in the second, 35 in the third, and 55 in the fourth, consistently finding rhythm late in halves.
 
The Huskies' most productive periods have come in the second and fourth quarters, where they've scored a combined 110 points, accounting for over 60% of their total offense this season. Their ability to close halves strong has kept them within striking distance in five of seven games.
 
Against East Stroudsburg, Bloomsburg scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to nearly complete a comeback, and in the season opener at Fairmont State, the Huskies outscored the Falcons 15–10 in the second half. Even in last week's matchup against Shepherd, Bloomsburg sustained long second-half drives and continued to find balance offensively.
 
OFFENSIVE NOTES
PROTECTING THE QB
Bloomsburg's offensive line remains one of the most dependable units in the PSAC East, keeping senior quarterback KJ Riley (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) upright and productive all season. The Huskies have allowed just seven sacks for 43 yards through seven games—ranking among the league's top teams in fewest sacks allowed.
 
The veteran front five, led by offensive line coach Chris Sprague, has given Riley the time needed to operate a balanced offense that averages 356.1 yards per game, including 207.7 through the air. That protection has powered standout performances such as Riley's 264-yard outing at Fairmont State and his four-touchdown day at East Stroudsburg.
 
PLAYING A CLEAN GAME
Discipline continues to be a hallmark of Bloomsburg football. After leading the PSAC in fewest penalties a year ago, the Huskies remain among the most disciplined teams in 2025. Through seven games, Bloomsburg has committed 35 penalties for 275 yards, an average of just 39.3 yards per game, while opponents have been flagged 42 times for 350 yards.
 
The Huskies' ability to play clean football has extended drives, limited costly mistakes, and contributed to one of the PSAC's most efficient fourth-down offenses.
 
ALL-PURPOSE JGB
Senior wide receiver Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy) continues to be one of Division II's premier all-purpose threats. He leads the PSAC East with 142.6 all-purpose yards per game, totaling 494 receiving yards, 232 kickoff return yards, and 58 punt return yards through seven games.
 
Griffen-Batchler is averaging 18.3 yards per reception and has seven receiving touchdowns, including multi-score games at Edinboro and East Stroudsburg. He remains a constant big-play threat in the passing and return game and now ranks seventh in Bloomsburg history with 2,064 career receiving yards.
 
LOTS OF OPTIONS
Quarterback KJ Riley (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) continues to spread the ball around effectively, connecting with 10 different receivers this season.
 
Gabe Brower (Alexandria, Pa./Juniata Valley): 26 catches, 376 yards, 5 TDs
Justin Wolfe (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area): 27 catches, 240 yards, 1 TD
Paul Wojciechowski (Manalapan, N.J./Manalapan): 9 catches, 121 yards, 1 TD
Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy): 27 catches, 494 yards, 7 TDs
 
The Huskies are averaging 207.7 passing yards per game, their highest mark since 2019. Riley's balance and ability to find multiple playmakers have kept Bloomsburg's offense unpredictable and efficient.
 
THE RILEY FILE
Senior quarterback KJ Riley (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) remains the focal point of Bloomsburg's offense, excelling as both a passer and a rusher. He has completed 104-of-179 passes (58.1%) for 1,454 yards and 15 touchdowns, while adding 316 rushing yards and four scores. Riley ranks fifth in the PSAC East in total offense (252.9 yards per game) and now sits fifth all-time at Bloomsburg with 5,777 career passing yards.
 
Riley's 19 total touchdowns (15 passing, 4 rushing) are the most by a Bloomsburg quarterback since 2018, and he has accounted for over 1,770 total yards of offense through seven games.
 
MOVING FORWARD
The Huskies' rushing attack continues to provide balance to the offense.
 
•                 Declan Clancy (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Township): 99 carries, 412 yards (4.2 avg), 1 TD
•                 Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh): 54 carries, 171 yards, 4 TDs
•                 KJ Riley (Danville, Pa./Danville Area): 316 yards, 4 rushing TDs
•                 Gabe Brower (Alexandria, Pa./Juniata Valley): 13 carries, 123 yards (9.5 avg), 1 TD
 
Bloomsburg has totaled 1,039 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 148.4 yards per game—a consistent complement to the passing game. The Huskies' ability to sustain drives on the ground has resulted in an 86% fourth-down conversion rate (12-of-14), the best in the PSAC.
 
CAREER MILESTONES
•                 KJ Riley (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) surpassed 5,777 career passing yards, moving into fifth place on Bloomsburg's all-time list and approaching the 6,000-yard mark.
•                 Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy) now has 2,064 career receiving yards, seventh all-time, and is within 63 yards of tying for sixth.
 
Both standouts continue to climb the Huskies' historical leaderboards as two of the most productive offensive players of the Sheptock era.
 
DEFENSIVE NOTES
LBU
Bloomsburg's linebacker corps continues to anchor the defense, combining for more than one-third of the team's tackles this season. The Huskies have produced 461 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks through seven games.
 
Izzy Dobbins (Bethlehem, Pa./Bethlehem Catholic) leads the team with 53 tackles (3 TFL, 1 sack), followed by Brady Thompson (Green Lane, Pa./Upper Perkiomen) (48 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack) and Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia) (36 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks). Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) remains one of the PSAC's most disruptive edge defenders with 32 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble, while Idriz Ahmetovic (New Oxford, Pa./New Oxford) provides leadership in the secondary with 43 tackles and two breakups.
 
The unit is allowing 370.9 yards per game—including just 149.9 on the ground—and has forced four turnovers on the season.
 
 
THE CORE THREE
The trio of Dobbins, Thompson, and Garcia continues to set the tone defensively:
 
•                 Dobbins: 53 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack
•                 Thompson: 48 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack
•                 Garcia: 36 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks
 
Their combined 137 stops account for nearly 30% of the team's total tackles this season.
 
EDGE PRESSURE AND PLAYMAKING
Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) leads a productive defensive front with 5.5 tackles for loss (25 yards), one sack, and one forced fumble, consistently drawing extra attention from opposing linemen. McKenzie Hazzard (Baltimore, Md./Archbishop Curley) and Ryan Corros (Honey Brook, Pa./Twin Valley) have combined for four sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss, giving Bloomsburg quality depth up front.
 
The Huskies' defensive line has helped hold opponents to just 4.2 yards per carry, limiting big plays and keeping offenses off schedule.
 
SECONDARY STRENGTH
The secondary has quietly developed into one of the PSAC East's most improved units.
 
•                 Idriz Ahmetovic (New Oxford, Pa./New Oxford): 43 tackles, 2 PBU
•                 Zhamir Rowan (Maplewood, N.J./Columbia): 1 INT (21-yard return), 2 PBU
•                 DJ Greene (Williamsport, Pa./Williamsport): 1 INT, 1 PBU, 20 tackles
•                 Ervin Mitchell (Waldorf, Md./Westlake): 13 tackles, 3 breakups
•                 Ian Donohue (Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain): 15 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 1 breakup
 
The group has held opponents to 221.0 passing yards per game and limited red-zone passing scores throughout the season.
 
TOTAL DEFENSIVE PROFILE
Through seven games, Bloomsburg's defense ranks among the PSAC East's top half in total stops and efficiency:
 
•            Tackles: 461 (250 solo, 211 assists)
•            Tackles for Loss: 28.0 (–135 yards)
•            Sacks: 10.0 (–79 yards)
•            Interceptions: 2 (Rowan, Greene)
•            Fumble Recoveries: 2 (Booker, Alu)
•            Forced Fumbles: 3
•            Turnovers Gained: 4
•            Third-Down Defense: 48% (43-of-89)
•            Red-Zone TD Defense: 59% (19-of-32)
 
THE STANDARD CONTINUES
Bloomsburg's defense has forced opponents to work for every yard, allowing 380.5 yards per game but keeping the Huskies within striking distance in nearly every contest. With leadership from Dobbins, Thompson, and Garcia in the middle—and emerging depth up front and in the secondary—the unit continues to carry the "LBU" torch with pride and production.
 
SPECIAL TEAMS SPOTLIGHT
Special teams remain a dependable third phase for Bloomsburg.
 
•                 Jerry Griffen-Batchler (Norristown, Pa./Germantown Academy): 13 KR for 232 yds (17.8 avg), 3 PR for 58 yds (19.3 avg)
•                 Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh): 9 KR for 253 yds (28.1 avg, long 41)
•                 Danen Lorusso (Moorestown, N.J./Roman Catholic): 22 punts, 836 yds (38.0 avg), 5 inside 20, long 50
•                 Aaron Johnson (Danville, Pa./Danville Area): 1-for-4 FG (long 31), 11-for-14 PAT
 
The Huskies' special teams have contributed to consistent field position advantages and rank among the PSAC's best in kick return average (23.0).
 
TEAM TRENDS & EFFICIENCY
BALANCED AND EFFICIENT
Bloomsburg's offense has maintained balance, averaging 356.1 total yards per game (148.4 rushing, 207.7 passing) with 25 total touchdowns (15 passing, 10 rushing). The Huskies are converting 49% of third downs (42-of-86) and 86% of fourth downs (12-of-14)—the top rate in the PSAC and one of the best in Division II.
 
RED-ZONE PRODUCTION
The Huskies have scored on 18-of-21 red-zone trips (86%), producing 17 touchdowns (81%) and just one field goal.
 
Defensively, Bloomsburg has forced opponents to settle for field goals on multiple drives, allowing scores on 27-of-32 red-zone possessions (84%) but just 59% touchdowns (19 total).
This combination of offensive finish and red-zone defense has kept the Huskies competitive against every PSAC East opponent this fall.
 
PSAC CELEBRATES 75 YEARS
The PSAC celebrates its 75th Anniversary this season as they highlight four groups of student-athletes, administrators, and important figures from its 17 current member institutions and former members, Cheyney and Mercyhurst. The PSAC will celebrate:
 
Made in the PSAC – Released September 3, 2025
Recognizing former student-athletes that have gone on to influential careers after graduation (which could be in the sports industry, but not as a professional athlete.)
 
Bloomsburg Honorees:
Charlie Chronister - Men's Basketball
Chuck Day - Men's Basketball
Alan Eck - Football
Mary Pakenas Garder - Administrator/Swimming
Jen Bryan Grana - Women's Basketball
Danny Hale - Football
Dan Klingerman - Wrestling
Steph Pettit - Football
 
75 Greatest Female Athletes – Released September 10, 2025
Recognizing former female student-athletes that had exceptional athletic careers during or after their participation in the PSAC.
 
Bloomsburg Honorees
Julie Bugg – Women's Soccer, 1994-99
Daneen Fero Zaleski – Field Hockey, 1985-89
Susan Kocher – Softball, 1983-87, current Bloomsburg softball head coach
Theresa Lorenzi – Women's Basketball, 1985-89
Jamie Vanartsdalen – Field Hockey, 2005-2008
Alison Tagliaferri – Mansfield, Basketball, Softball, 2001-06, current Bloomsburg women's basketball head coach
 
75 Greatest Male Athletes – Released September 17, 2025
Recognizing former male student-athletes that had exceptional athletic careers during or after their participation in the PSAC.
 
Bloomsburg Honorees
Ricky Bonomo – Bloomsburg, Wrestling, 1984-88
Jahri Evans – Bloomsburg, Football, 2003-07
Stu Marvin – Bloomsburg, Men's Swimming, 1974-78
Franklyn Quiteh – Bloomsburg, Football, 2009-13
Jerry Radocha – Bloomsburg, Men's Basketball, 1969-77
Irv Sigler – Bloomsburg, Football, 1995-99
 
Distinguished Keystones – Released September 24, 2025
Individuals that have been historically influential in the PSAC, whether it be staff, coaches, or administrators.
 
Bloomsburg Honorees
Jim Doyle – Bloomsburg, Broadcaster, 1970-Present
Jan Hutchinson (East Stroudsburg '71) – Bloomsburg, Field Hockey Coach, Softball Coach, 1978-09
Eleanor Wray – Bloomsburg, Coach, Administrator, 1960-86
 
SHEPTOCK ERA
Sheptock was named the 28th head football coach in Bloomsburg University as he returns to his alma mater to take over the Huskies' program. Sheptock was at Division III Wilkes University as the defensive coordinator from 1990-95 and then took over the Colonels' program and served as head coach from 1996-2014. While at Wilkes, Sheptock went 107-81 overall and established the program record for most wins in a season (11) and career (107) while leading the Colonels to nine postseason appearances.
 
A member of the NCAA Division II Team of the Quarter Century (1973-97), Sheptock played linebacker for head coach George Landis and holds the school records for tackles in a career (537), single-season (159), and single-game (23), as well as career fumble recoveries (12). His program record for tackles in a single game, in fact, occurred during the national semifinal contest at North Alabama.