Game Notes
Allegheny begins the 20th anniversary celebration of its 1990 NCAA Division III National Championship with its first home opener against the Tartans of Carnegie Mellon since 1994.
Radio
For the 44th season, WMGW radio (1490 AM) in Meadville will broadcast every Allegheny football game. WMGW has covered the Gators since 1967. Broadcast coverage is available on WMGW 1490AM as well as WTIV 1230AM (Titusville), and WFRA 1450AM (Franklin).
Fans can also listen to every Gator game free via the internet, thanks to TEAMLINE and WMGW.
Play by-Play: Ray Riesdorph
Color Analyst: Vic Kress
Live Stats
Allegheny will begin offering live stats of its athletic games beginning with Saturday’s football home opener. Log on to
alleghenysports.com to follow the action.
Coaching Match Up
ALLEGHENY COACH MARK MATLACK
9th season at Allegheny: 45-37 (.549)
9th season overall: 45-37 (.549)
Record vs. Carnegie Mellon: 2-1
CMU COACH RICH LAKNER
24th season at CMU: 167-74-2 (.693)
24th season overall: 167-74-2 (.693)
Record vs. Allegheny: 2-7-1
Home Openers
The Gators are 4-4 (.500) in home openers under the tutelage of head coach Mark Matlak. The Blue and Gold, which last lost a home opener in 2005 (12-9 vs. Westminster, have won four straight first dates at Frank B. Fuhrer Field.
All-Time Record
All-time: 446-414-44 (.521)
Since 1986: 178-72-11 (.712)
2000’s: 57-45 (.559) - 5.7 wins per yr
1990’s: 93-16-1 (.850) - 9.3 wins per yr
1980’s: 48-45-2 (.515) - 4.8 wins per yr
1970’s: 47-32-2 (.592) - 4.7 wins per yr
1960’s: 37-31-1 (.543) - 3.7 wins per yr
Allegheny By the Numbers
Letterman Returning: 51 (25 a, 24 d, 2 s)
Letterman Lost: 16 (8 o, 7 d, 1 s)
Starters Returning: 17 (10 o, 5 d, 2 s)