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Bethune-Cookman takes on Grambling State, Stetson has Morehead State to begin league play

Jalen Leary (22), with 114 rushing yards through the first three weeks, sits just one yard behind Kaderris Roberts' 115 for the team lead.
Jalen Leary (22), with 114 rushing yards through the first three weeks, sits just one yard behind Kaderris Roberts' 115 for the team lead.

Stetson Hatters (2-1) vs. Morehead State Eagles (1-2)

Where: Spec Martin Memorial Stadium in DeLand

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

FYI: This is the first Pioneer Football League matchup for both teams this season … Stetson is coming off its first loss of 2022 — 39-14 to Princeton last Saturday … Morehead State notched its first victory of the year — 49-14 over Kentucky Christian — last Saturday … The Eagles hold a 4-3 all-time series lead over Stetson but have never won at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium … Morehead State claimed last year’s matchup 36-35 … The Hatters have not played a ranked opponent yet this season while the Eagles have played two (Mercer, Montana State) … The game will air on ESPN3.

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Darnell Deas, an all-conference return specialist last year, is averaging more than 20 yards per kickoff return so far this season.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (0-2) vs. Grambling State Tigers (1-2)

Where: Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach

When: 2 p.m. Saturday

FYI: This is the first Southwest Athletic Conference matchup for both teams this season … Bethune-Cookman had a bye last weekend and is looking for its first victory. The Wildcats lost to South Carolina State 33-9 in their last contest … Grambling State fell to Jackson State 66-24 last Saturday … The Tigers lead the all-time series against Bethune-Cookman 8-4 … In 2021, the Wildcats beat Grambling State 31-14 … Bethune-Cookman has declared Saturday “Greek Day,” encouraging all Greek organization members to wear their colors to Daytona Stadium. The school will celebrate fraternities and sororities during the game … The contest will air on ESPN+.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: College football: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, Stetson Hatters in Week 4