Football | 11/12/2026 12:01:00 PM

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. -  The Bloomsburg football team heads to California (Pa.) for the regular season finale for both teams. Currently, the Huskies and Vulcans are both in the hunt for an at-large bid to the playoffs as Cal is ranked sixth in the latest NPI rankings and Bloomsburg is #11 in Super Region 1.

LIVE INTERNET COVERAGE
• Live Stats  |  Provided by California (Pa.)
• Live Streaming Video  |  Provided by California (Pa.)
• 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.

---

Game Notes (PDF)

THE GAME
Bloomsburg travels to California (Pa.) on Saturday, Nov. 14, for the regular-season finale for both teams. The Huskies (7-3, 4-2 PSAC East) look to rebound from a 45-16 setback at Kutztown that ended a three-game winning streak. The Vulcans (7-3, 5-2 PSAC West) enter on a five-game winning streak after defeating Gannon 27-7. Bloomsburg is 4-1 on the road, while California is 4-1 at home. The matchup features two defenses among the PSAC leaders in disrupting drives, with Bloomsburg leading the league in tackles for loss per game and California leading in third-down defense and turnovers gained.

THE SERIES
The supplied 2026 statistical packets do not include a verified all-time Bloomsburg–California series record, previous meeting result or historical home/away split. Insert those figures from the official opponent-history record before publication.

LAST TIME OUT — KUTZTOWN 45, BLOOMSBURG 16
Bloomsburg fell 45-16 at Kutztown on Nov. 7, dropping to 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the PSAC East. The defeat snapped a three-game winning streak that included victories over Shepherd, Millersville and West Chester. The Huskies enter the finale with four road victories in five opportunities this season. The supplied season packet confirms the final score; detailed scoring-drive narratives require the Kutztown game book.

LAST TIME OUT — CALIFORNIA 27, GANNON 7
California defeated Gannon 27-7 on Nov. 7 for its fifth consecutive victory. The Vulcans gained 375 total yards, including 240 passing and 135 rushing, and held Gannon to seven points. California registered four sacks, nine tackles for loss and two interceptions. The win improved the Vulcans to 7-3 overall and 5-2 in PSAC West play.

SCOUTING CALIFORNIA
California (Pa.) enters Saturday's regular-season finale with a 7-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in PSAC West play. The Vulcans have won five consecutive games after opening conference play with losses to Slippery Rock and Seton Hill. California's winning streak includes a 26-20 double-overtime victory at Clarion, a 49-0 shutout of Indiana (Pa.), a 41-7 victory at Lock Haven and a 27-7 decision over Gannon last Saturday. During the five-game stretch, the Vulcans have outscored their opponents 173-54, allowing just 34 points over their last three contests. California averages 29.5 points and 372.7 yards of total offense per game, including 242.4 passing yards and 130.3 rushing yards.

The Vulcans have developed a balanced offensive attack built around a productive passing game and multiple rushing options. Quarterback Eric Gibson has appeared in eight games, throwing for 1,879 yards while contributing to a passing attack that has produced 22 touchdowns this season. Gibson threw for a season-high 384 yards at Millersville and has recorded four touchdown passes in three separate games. Sam Stoner has also seen significant action under center, contributing 525 passing yards and throwing four touchdowns in the victory at Lock Haven. California has completed 228 of 374 passes (61.0%) for 2,424 yards, with eight interceptions.

Bobbie Boyd Jr. leads the Vulcans' rushing attack with 682 yards and six touchdowns on 143 carries, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt. Boyd has been particularly productive during California's winning streak, highlighted by a season-high 130 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries in the double-overtime victory at Clarion. Jay Pearson provides another option in the backfield with 392 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 69 attempts, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Da'sjon Craggette has contributed 165 rushing yards and two scores. California has totaled 1,303 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, with its ground game becoming increasingly important during the second half of the season.

Kenny Lewis IV headlines the receiving corps and leads California with nine total touchdowns and 54 points. Lewis has been one of the Vulcans' most explosive offensive weapons, highlighted by a season-high 173 receiving yards against Indiana (Pa.) and a 229-yard all-purpose performance at Millersville. Lloyd Penn, Deakyn DeHoet, Amire Spencer and Tyler Long provide additional receiving options for a passing attack that has averaged more than 240 yards per game. California has recorded 228 receptions and averages 10.6 yards per catch, with its ability to spread the field creating opportunities for explosive gains.

Defensively, California has established itself as one of the nation's most opportunistic units. The Vulcans rank second nationally and first in the PSAC in turnover margin (+1.50 per game), turnovers gained (27) and fumbles recovered (12). California also ranks sixth nationally with 15 interceptions, giving the Vulcans one of the country's most productive ball-hawking defenses. The unit allows 19.3 points and 315.3 total yards per game, including 107.4 rushing yards and 207.9 passing yards. California ranks 13th nationally and leads the conference in third-down conversion defense (30.6%) and ranks 10th nationally in red-zone defense (65.6%).

The Vulcans have registered 25 sacks and 55 tackles for loss, averaging 2.5 sacks per game to lead the PSAC in that category alongside Seton Hill. California's defense has been particularly effective during its current winning streak, recording seven sacks in the shutout of Indiana (Pa.) and four more against Gannon. The Vulcans have held three consecutive opponents to seven points or fewer, demonstrating their ability to create negative plays, force turnovers and prevent sustained drives.

Special teams have also played a significant role in California's success. The Vulcans rank third nationally and first in the PSAC with seven blocked kicks, including three blocked punts, which rank seventh nationally. Micah Smith has been a key contributor to that production. California also ranks 23rd nationally in kickoff-return average (23.29 yards per return). Kicker Harry Radcliffe has connected on 13 of 17 field-goal attempts and 34 of 35 extra points, providing a consistent scoring option.

Saturday's matchup presents an intriguing contrast between two defenses that have excelled in different areas. California has built its success around creating turnovers and limiting third-down conversions, while Bloomsburg has relied on a nationally ranked rushing defense and consistent penetration into opposing backfields. The Vulcans will look to extend their five-game winning streak and finish with eight victories, while the Huskies will attempt to close their regular season with a fifth road win and an eighth overall victory.

CALIFORNIA IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
California ranks second nationally and first in the PSAC in turnover margin (+1.50 per game), turnovers gained (27) and fumbles recovered (12); sixth nationally and first in interceptions (15); third nationally and first in blocked kicks (seven); and seventh nationally and first in blocked punts (three). The Vulcans are 13th nationally and first in third-down defense (30.6%), 10th and first in red-zone defense (65.6%), 18th and second in passing efficiency defense (109.25), 23rd and third in rushing defense (107.4), 28th and third in scoring defense (19.3), and 40th and sixth in total defense (315.3). California averages 2.50 sacks per game, tied for the PSAC lead.

SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
Bloomsburg enters Saturday's regular-season finale at California (Pa.) with a 7-3 overall record and a 4-2 mark in PSAC East play following a 45-16 setback at No. 11 Kutztown. The Huskies have won five of their last seven games and are 4-1 away from Danny Hale Field at Redman Stadium this season. Bloomsburg has relied on a physical rushing attack, timely offensive production and one of the PSAC's most productive defensive units. Through 10 games, the Huskies average 23.4 points and 292.3 yards of total offense per contest, including 141.9 rushing yards and 150.4 passing yards.

The ground game continues to run through Declan Clancy (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Township), who has rushed for 849 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging 84.9 yards per game. Clancy has provided a consistent presence in the backfield, highlighted by a season-high 135 rushing yards against Fairmont State and three touchdowns in the Huskies' 42-10 victory at Lackawanna. He enters the regular-season finale needing 151 yards to become Bloomsburg's first 1,000-yard rusher since Lawrence Elliott Jr. accomplished the feat in 2016. Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) has added versatility to the backfield and return game, ranking third in the PSAC and 61st nationally with 101.1 all-purpose yards per game.

Quarterback Zayd Etheridge (Bridgeport, Pa./Upper Merion) has directed the passing attack, which has produced 1,504 yards and eight touchdowns through 10 games. Etheridge's season highlights include a 240-yard passing performance in the overtime victory at Gannon and three touchdown passes at Lackawanna. Justin Wolfe (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) leads the receiving corps with 507 yards and four touchdowns, providing a downfield threat and additional versatility in the running game. Alex Achenbach (Tower City, Pa./Williams Valley) has emerged as a reliable target in the intermediate passing game, while Xavier Diaz (Mount Carmel, Pa./Mount Carmel) has supplied explosive-play potential, highlighted by an 80-yard touchdown reception at Lackawanna.

Defensively, Bloomsburg has established itself among the nation's best at limiting opposing rushing attacks. The Huskies rank 10th in NCAA Division II and second in the PSAC in rushing defense, allowing just 90.5 yards per game and 2.8 yards per attempt. Bloomsburg also ranks 23rd nationally and second in the conference in total defense (284.7 yards per game). The Huskies lead the PSAC and rank 36th nationally with 6.6 tackles for loss per contest, while their 20 sacks and 10 interceptions have helped disrupt opposing offenses throughout the season. Bloomsburg has held six opponents to 21 points or fewer and limited opponents to 35.1% on third-down conversions.

Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia), Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) and Ian Donohue (Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain) have anchored the defensive effort. Garcia has been a steady presence at linebacker, highlighted by a season-high 16 tackles against West Chester, while Booker has earned two PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week awards. Donohue has provided consistent pressure along the defensive front, contributing to a unit that has forced 14 turnovers. The secondary, led in part by Xzavier Pusateri, has helped limit opponents to 194.2 passing yards per game. Bloomsburg also ranks 17th nationally in punt-return average (13.92 yards per return), with Zimmerman providing a threat in the return game.

The Huskies will look to close the regular season with their eighth victory and fifth road win while testing a California defense that ranks among the national leaders in takeaways, third-down stops and blocked kicks.

BLOOMSBURG IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
Bloomsburg ranks 10th nationally and second in the PSAC in rushing defense (90.5 yards per game), 23rd and second in total defense (284.7), and 36th and first in tackles for loss (6.6 per game). The Huskies rank 21st nationally and third in third-down conversion percentage (46.2%), 17th and third in punt-return average (13.92), 21st and fourth in punt-return defense (4.17), 32nd and sixth in sacks allowed (1.20 per game), and 48th and third in third-down defense (35.1%). Bloomsburg has not allowed a blocked punt this season.

I'M HONORED — BOOKER, KASHYNSKI, DONOHUE, ZIMMERMAN & PUSATERI
Bloomsburg has collected six PSAC East weekly athlete honors through the first eight games, including two sweeps of the defensive and special teams awards. The Huskies have earned three Defensive Athlete of the Week selections and three Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors, with five different student-athletes recognized.

Zay Pusateri (East Stroudsburg, Pa./East Stroudsburg South) became the latest Husky to earn conference recognition, collecting PSAC East Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors after Bloomsburg's 20-14 Homecoming victory over Millersville. With the Huskies leading 14-7 and 1:15 left before halftime, Pusateri broke through to block Gryffin Mitstifer's 39-yard field-goal attempt. Bloomsburg then drove 81 yards in seven plays, with Declan Clancy (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Township) scoring from 4 yards out with 13 seconds remaining to extend the lead to 20-7. Pusateri also intercepted Tommy Hunsicker near midfield in the first quarter following pressure from Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia), setting up a 15-play touchdown drive capped by Zayd Etheridge's (Bridgeport, Pa./Upper Merion) 1-yard run.

Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) earned his second Defensive Athlete of the Week award following Bloomsburg's 27-21 win at No. 24 Shepherd, while Peter Kashynski (Falls Church, Va./Justice) collected Special Teams Athlete of the Week recognition. Booker deflected a pass intercepted by Garcia late in the first half and recorded his first career interception in the fourth quarter to set up the final Bloomsburg scoring drive. Kashynski scored nine points with field goals from 40 and 37 yards and three extra points.

Ian Donohue (Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain) and Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) swept the defensive and special teams honors after the Huskies' 33-31 comeback win over Shippensburg. Donohue recorded six tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, a forced fumble and three quarterback hurries as Bloomsburg held the Raiders to 30 rushing yards and 1 yard per carry. Zimmerman returned a fourth-quarter kickoff 76 yards for a touchdown, completing a nine-point swing in 12 seconds and supplying the eventual winning points. He finished with 194 all-purpose yards, including 110 return yards and 84 rushing yards.

Booker opened the season with Defensive Athlete of the Week recognition after the 35-13 win at Fairmont State, registering 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Booker leads the Huskies with two weekly selections, while Donohue, Zimmerman, Kashynski and Pusateri have one apiece.

PLAYOFF HOPES
With one week remaining in the regular season, Bloomsburg remains in the conversation for a berth in the 2026 NCAA Division II Football Championship. The Huskies (6-3) enter the final weekend ranked No. 45 nationally in the NCAA Power Index (NPI) with a rating of 53.916, placing them 11th in Super Region One. Bloomsburg is looking to strengthen its postseason résumé and climb into playoff contention with a victory in its regular-season finale.

The NCAA Division II playoff field consists of 32 teams, with eight representatives selected from each of the four Super Regions. Conference automatic qualifiers receive guaranteed berths, while the remaining spots are awarded using the NPI rankings, which account for winning percentage, strength of schedule and quality victories. Bloomsburg enters the final weekend just outside the region's top 10, with Shepherd ranked 10th (54.587) and Assumption currently occupying the eighth position (55.352).

The Huskies' postseason résumé includes a 27-21 double-overtime victory over Shepherd, which was ranked No. 24 by D2Football.com at the time. With the playoff picture still taking shape, Saturday's result and other games across Super Region One could influence the final rankings and at-large selections.

The NCAA will announce the 32-team playoff field Sunday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. on NCAA.com, with first-round games scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21. Bloomsburg is seeking its first NCAA postseason appearance since 2014.

PSAC's NPI RANKINGS - 11/07/26
1. Slippery Rock - 69.007
2. East Stroudsburg - 64.147
3. Kutztown - 62.771
6. California (PA) - 55.944
10. Shepherd - 54.587
11. Bloomsburg - 53.916

DEFENSIVE STANDARD
The Huskies have limited 10 opponents to 905 rushing yards on 329 attempts, an average of 90.5 per game and 2.8 per carry. Bloomsburg has 20 sacks, 10 interceptions and four fumble recoveries, and opponents have converted 46 of 131 third downs (35.1%). California presents a different test with a passing attack averaging 242.4 yards per game, but the Vulcans have also been held to 130.3 rushing yards per contest.

DOMINATING THE TRENCHES
Bloomsburg has rushed for 1,419 yards and surrendered 905, a positive 514-yard differential. The Huskies average a PSAC-best 6.6 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks per game. California allows 107.4 rushing yards per game and has generated 25 sacks, averaging 2.5 per contest. Both defenses have the personnel to create negative plays, making early-down efficiency a central matchup.

CLANCY CONTINUES TO ROLL
Declan Clancy (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Township) leads Bloomsburg with 849 rushing yards on 186 carries and eight touchdowns, averaging 84.9 yards per game. He rushed for a season-high 135 yards at Fairmont State, carried a season-high 37 times at Shepherd and scored three rushing touchdowns at Lackawanna. Clancy enters the finale 151 yards shy of 1,000.

CHASING 1K
Clancy needs 151 rushing yards in the regular-season finale to become Bloomsburg's first 1,000-yard rusher since Lawrence Elliott Jr. ran for 1,014 yards in 2016. Kaleb Monaco finished with 952 yards in 2023. Franklyn Quiteh holds the school's single-season record with 2,195 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2013 and finished his career with 7,523 rushing yards.

ETHERIDGE LEADS THE OFFENSE
Zayd Etheridge (Bridgeport, Pa./Upper Merion) has completed 108 of 179 passes (60.3%) for 1,402 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions in nine appearances. He has added 74 net rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Etheridge threw for a season-high 240 yards at Gannon and three touchdowns at Lackawanna, including an 80-yard completion to Xavier Diaz (Mount Carmel, Pa./Mount Carmel).

WOLFE PACKS A PUNCH
Justin Wolfe (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) leads Bloomsburg with 507 receiving yards and five touchdown catches on 35 receptions, averaging 14.5 yards per catch. He has also rushed for 77 yards and two scores. His 95 receiving yards at Fairmont State remain a season high.

ACHENBACH MOVES THE CHAINS
Alex Achenbach (Tower City, Pa./Williams Valley) leads the Huskies with 36 receptions for 389 yards, averaging 10.8 yards per catch. He caught a season-high eight passes at Gannon. His reliability in the intermediate passing game will be important against California's turnover-producing defense.

ZIMMERMAN DOES IT ALL
Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) has been a versatile runner and return specialist for the Huskies. He is averaging 101.1 all-purpose yards per game, ranking 61st nationally and third in the PSAC. His 76-yard kickoff-return touchdown against Shippensburg earned him conference Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors.

BOOKER IN THE BACKFIELD
Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) has 72 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and six sacks through 10 games, along with an interception, four pass breakups and six quarterback hurries. Booker has earned two PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week awards.

DONOHUE DISRUPTS
Ian Donohue (Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain) leads Bloomsburg with 15 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. He has 34 total tackles, six quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles. Donohue earned PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week honors following the Shippensburg win.

GARCIA LEADS THE MIDDLE
Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia) leads the Huskies with 84 tackles, including seven for loss, and has intercepted two passes. His 16-tackle performance against West Chester is the team's highest single-game total this season. Brady Thompson (Green Lane, Pa./Upper Perkiomen) follows with 65 tackles.

I'LL TAKE THAT
Bloomsburg has intercepted 10 passes, led by Cole Turner (Royersford, Pa./Spring-Ford) and Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia) with two apiece. Turner has returned one interception for a touchdown. California has intercepted 15 passes, led by Nevan Hopkins with three; Hopkins also has an interception-return touchdown.

TURNOVER PRODUCTION
California's 27 takeaways — 15 interceptions and 12 recovered fumbles — rank second nationally. The Vulcans have committed only 12 turnovers and own a plus-15 margin. Bloomsburg has 14 takeaways and 14 giveaways, with a break-even turnover margin. Ball security is a defining storyline for the finale.

THIRD-DOWN SUCCESS
Bloomsburg converts 46.2% of third downs (61 of 132), ranking 21st nationally. California allows just a 30.6% conversion rate (38 of 124), the best mark in the PSAC and 13th nationally. California converts 37.1% of its own third downs, while Bloomsburg's defense allows 35.1%.

PRESSURE UP FRONT
California has 25 sacks and Bloomsburg has 20. The Huskies are led by Donohue (6.5) and Booker (6.0), while the Vulcans have forced 27 turnovers. Bloomsburg has allowed 12 sacks in 10 games (1.2 per contest); California has surrendered 14 (1.4 per contest). Protecting the passer and avoiding third-and-long situations will be priorities for both offenses.

LBU
Bloomsburg's linebacking tradition remains a central part of its defensive identity. Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia), Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) and Brady Thompson (Green Lane, Pa./Upper Perkiomen) have supplied leadership, physicality and turnover production for a unit ranked 10th nationally against the run (90.5 yards per game) and 23rd in total defense (284.7 yards per game). Garcia recorded a season-high 16 tackles against West Chester and has two interceptions this season. Booker has earned two PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week awards, including recognition following the road victory at Shepherd, while Thompson has contributed as both a tackler and a turnover producer. The linebacking corps has helped Bloomsburg lead the PSAC in tackles for loss (6.6 per game) while limiting opponents to just 2.8 yards per rushing attempt.

The Huskies face another challenge Saturday against California (Pa.), which enters the regular-season finale riding a five-game winning streak. The Vulcans average 372.7 yards of total offense per game, including 242.4 passing and 130.3 rushing yards. California has scored 22 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns this season. Bloomsburg's linebackers will be tasked with limiting production on the ground, disrupting the Vulcans' passing attack and helping the Huskies contain an offense averaging 29.5 points per game.

The tradition traces to head coach and College Football Hall of Famer Frank Sheptock, a three-time Associated Press First Team All-American and four-time All-PSAC selection. Sheptock holds Bloomsburg's career (537), single-season (159) and single-game (23) tackle records. He entered the Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007. The legacy continued through PSAC East Defensive Players of the Year Anthony Smith (2009), Mike Varnavage (2010) and Justin Shirk (2014), as well as All-PSAC standouts Andrew Harris, Alex Annan, Tom Goetz and Ryan D'Ambra. Shirk also earned Super Region 1 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2014.

KASHYNSKI PUTS POINTS ON THE BOARD
Bloomsburg has made eight of 13 field-goal attempts and 26 of 27 extra points this season. Peter Kashynski (Falls Church, Va./Justice) earned PSAC East Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors after converting field goals of 40 and 37 yards and three extra points at Shepherd. California's seven blocked kicks, including three punts, make protection especially important.

OFFENSIVE NOTES
Bloomsburg has 2,923 total yards, 19 rushing touchdowns and eight passing touchdowns. The Huskies have scored on 27 of 33 red-zone opportunities (81.8%), including 20 touchdowns, and are 61-for-132 on third down (46.2%). Clancy has 849 rushing yards, Etheridge 1,402 passing yards, Wolfe 507 receiving yards and Achenbach 36 catches.

DEFENSIVE NOTES
Bloomsburg has allowed 2,847 total yards, 905 rushing yards and 1,942 passing yards in 10 games. Opponents average 284.7 total yards and 21.9 points per game. The Huskies have recorded 66 tackles for loss, 20 sacks and 10 interceptions, and have limited opponents to 46 third-down conversions in 131 attempts.

SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES
Bloomsburg averages 13.92 yards per punt return and allows 4.17. The Huskies have blocked three kicks and have not had a punt blocked. California has blocked seven kicks, including three punts, and averages 23.29 yards per kickoff return. Bloomsburg's return game features Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh), whose 76-yard kickoff-return touchdown against Shippensburg remains a season highlight.

KEY MATCHUPS — BLOOMSBURG VS. CALIFORNIA
The central matchup features California's ball-hawking defense against Bloomsburg's offense. The Vulcans rank second nationally in takeaways and turnover margin, while the Huskies convert 46.2% of third downs. On the other side, California averages 242.4 passing yards per game against a Bloomsburg defense allowing 194.2 passing yards per game and just 90.5 rushing yards. California's special teams also present a significant challenge, with seven blocked kicks.

DECLAN CLANCY VS. CALIFORNIA'S RUN DEFENSE
Clancy needs 151 yards to reach 1,000 for the season. California allows 107.4 rushing yards per game and ranks 23rd nationally. Efficient rushing gains could help Bloomsburg avoid passing situations against a defense with 15 interceptions.

IAN DONOHUE AND NAHZIER BOOKER VS. CALIFORNIA'S OFFENSIVE LINE
Donohue and Booker have combined for 27 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. California has allowed 14 sacks in 10 games. Their ability to disrupt the pocket and contain early-down runs will be critical against the Vulcans' passing attack.

GARRETT GARCIA AND THE FRONT SEVEN VS. BOBBIE BOYD JR. AND JAY PEARSON
Garcia leads Bloomsburg with 84 tackles. California's Boyd has 682 rushing yards and six touchdowns, while Pearson has 392 yards and four scores. Bloomsburg's defense ranks 10th nationally in rushing yards allowed (90.5 per game).

BLOOMSBURG'S SECONDARY VS. ERIC GIBSON AND KENNY LEWIS IV
Gibson has thrown for 1,879 yards and 16 touchdowns, while Lewis has 48 catches for 681 yards and nine scores. California averages 242.4 passing yards per game. Bloomsburg has intercepted 10 passes, and the Huskies' secondary will need to limit explosive completions.

ZAYD ETHERIDGE VS. CALIFORNIA'S SECONDARY
Etheridge has thrown for 1,402 yards and eight touchdowns. California has 15 interceptions, including three by Nevan Hopkins, and ranks 18th nationally in passing efficiency defense. Ball security and efficient first-down passing will be important.

JUSTIN WOLFE AND ALEX ACHENBACH VS. CALIFORNIA'S DEFENSIVE BACKS
Wolfe has 35 catches for 507 yards and five touchdowns; Achenbach has a team-high 36 catches for 389 yards. Their complementary roles provide opportunities to attack downfield and sustain drives against a California defense that forces turnovers.

ELI ZIMMERMAN VS. CALIFORNIA'S SPECIAL TEAMS
Zimmerman averages 101.1 all-purpose yards per game. California averages 23.29 yards per kickoff return and has blocked seven kicks. Field position and secure special teams execution could be decisive.

PETER KASHYNSKI AND BLOOMSBURG'S PROTECTION VS. CALIFORNIA'S BLOCK UNIT
California ranks third nationally with seven blocked kicks and seventh with three blocked punts. Bloomsburg has not allowed a blocked punt this season. Reliable snaps, protection and timing will be essential in every kicking situation.

CALIFORNIA'S RED-ZONE ATTACK VS. BLOOMSBURG'S RED-ZONE DEFENSE
California has scored on 38 of 43 red-zone possessions (88.4%). Bloomsburg has held opponents to scores on 25 of 32 trips (78.1%). California's defense is even more effective, allowing scores on just 21 of 32 opponent trips (65.6%), ranking 10th nationally.

SAVE THE DATE: 2027 JOHN S. DEVLIN GOLF OUTING
The 2027 John S. Devlin Golf Outing is scheduled for June 5, 2027, with a noon shotgun start at Frosty Valley Resort in Danville.