Week 3 Football Preview

MADISON, N.J. (September 14, 2018) - The FDU-Florham football team looks to go 3-0 when they travel to Alvernia University Saturday afternoon. GAME INFO Kickoff in Reading, Pa. is scheduled for 12 p.m. LAST TIME OUT The Devils recorded a 31-17 victory over in-state rival William Paterson last Saturday afternoon. HISTORY IN THE MAKING? FDU recorded their first 2-0 start since 2010 after last weekend. With a win on Saturday, the Devils can push their record to 3-0 for the first time since 1995. ALVERNIA REPORT The Golden Wolves are a first year program, and earned a win in their first-ever game. Alvernia knocked off Gallaudet University 26-21 on September 1 thanks to a game-clinching goal-line stand. Malcolm Carey led Alvernia with 117 yards rushing and two touchdowns. RECORD-BREAKER Senior quarterback Jagger Green broke two school-records in the victory last weekend. He became the Devils all-time leader in passing yards (5,039) and completions (503), passing FDU hall of fame member Bill Winters in the process. PRICE IS RIGHT Junior Damarquis Price made the most of his first catch of the season, corralling an 18 yard touchdown toss from Green last week. Price hauled in four catches for 47 yards with the score in the game. PLANT IT! Senior Robert Planter notched his first career interception against the Pioneers. Planter returned the interception 47 yards for a touchdown, helping to extend the Devils lead. DE-FENSE The Devils defense was active, forcing four turnovers in the first quarter. Planter, senior Isaiah Turner and junior Stewart Saharic each had interceptions, while junior Dane Lupton pounced on a loose fumble. Planter also tallied two of the teams three sacks, as the team had seven tackles for a loss. MAGIC MAN Junior Nick Maciejewski converted his first field goal of the season last week, hitting from 25 yards. CAN'T MAKE IT? Live stats and video will be available on fdudevils.com