GLASSBORO, NJ - The Rowan football team returns to Coach Richard Wackar Stadium on Saturday for the annual Homecoming game against NJAC foe Kean, with kickoff at 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast on RowanAthletics.com, as well as the Rowan Television Network, while Rowan Radio (WGLS 89.7) will also carry the action.

The Homecoming activities will begin at 11 a.m. with the "Out of This World" Alumni Tent and Bonesaw Brewing Co. Beer Garden. HOMECOMING INFO

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About the Profs
Rowan (0-4; 0-1 NJAC) lost its second straight game to a ranked team with a 21-20 defeat at #11 Wesley. Rowan returns home to Wackar Stadium where it owns a 15-11 record over the past six seasons (counting this one).

About Kean
Kean (2-2; 1-0) opened NJAC play with a 30-6 win over Christopher Newport last Saturday as the Cougars scored 21 first-quarter points to pick up their second win in a row. QB Anthony Broccoletti was 15-of-26 for 242 yards and two touchdowns while Kean racked up 404 yards of offense.

The Series (Rowan leads 37-9)
Rowan and Kean have met 46 times, which is fourth longest running series for the Profs. The teams have traded two-game winning streaks in recent years, with Rowan having posted two wins in a row. Last year's game was also played at home and the Profs came away with a 35-20 victory.

Last Time vs. Kean
Rowan scored a 35-20 win over Kean on "Senior Night" last season at Wackar Stadium. The Profs jumped out to a 14-0 lead, which included a score on their first possession, and ultimately led 21-10 at halftime. Kean cut the deficit to 21-17 but Rowan's Elijah Rehm returned an 81-yard punt to give the Profs a 28-17 advantage in the third quarter. With Rowan up 28-20, the Profs sealed the win after an interception led to a three-yard touchdown reception by TE Cody Madden.  

Last Time Out
Rowan scored two touchdowns in a span of 35 seconds in the fourth quarter, but the Profs fell short in their upset bid of #12 Wesley, 21-20, at Miller Stadium in the NJAC opener for both teams. Trailing 21-7, Nick Grosso hauled in a 26-yard pass from Mike Husni for a touchdown at 8:11. On Wesley's possession at their own four yard line, Luke Genise broke through the line and grabbed the ball, taking it into the end zone for the touchdown at 7:26. Rowan's extra-point attempt by Jake Hurler, however, was off the mark. Wesley opened the scoring in the game on a 10-yard pass from Mullin, but the Profs tied it in the second quarter on a 30-yard run by Messiah Divine at 9:46. Rowan had a chance in the final seconds of the half on third-and-goal but Wesley's defense stopped Grosso after a 5-yard completion.
 
Divine finished the day with a season-high 118 yards on 26 carries. Husni connected on 15-of-24 passing for 114 yards and one TD, while Grosso caught nine passes for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Slim Margin
The Profs have lost their last two games by a combined margin of four points.

Under Center
Sophomore Mike Husni earned the starting spot at QB in the preseason and played every snap. Husni has thrown for 613 yards and six touchdowns this season and is averaging 2.9 yards per carry. He ranks third in the NJAC in total offense with 193.2 yards per game and fifth in passing with 153.2 yards per game.

Going For It
The Profs have converted 62 percent (8-of-13) of their fourth-down tries this year, which ranks 47th in the NCAA stats.

Holding the Line
Rowan's run defense has been solid and ranks 20th in the nation, holding the foes to 67.0 yards per game. The best effort by the Prof defense was -1 net yards by Hobart. The most rushing yards gained by an opponent this year was 132 by Wesley.

Profs in the NCAA Stats
- Elijah Rehm: 39th in Punt Return Avg. (11.0)
- Mike Reed: 65th in Kick Returns (23.2)
- Kam Kennedy: 65th in interceptions per game (0.5)
- Team: 20th in Rushing Defense (67.0); 79th in Rushing Offense (169.0); 25th in Sacks Allowed (1.0); 37th in Fewest Penalties (20) **; 46th in Fewest Penalties/Game (5.0) **; 72nd in Fewest Penalty Yards (207);
88th in Fewest Penalty Yards/Game (51.7) **; 47th in 4th-Down Conversions (.615); 29th in Time of Possession (33:15) **; 64th in Completion Pct. (.606)
** NJAC leader

No Whistles
The Profs rank 46th in the nation in fewest penalties with 20 and lead the NJAC, averaging 5.0 per game. Rowan committed just two penalties in the Widener game and then had six vs. Linfield. At Hobart, however, the Profs were whistled for eight penalties for 75 yards, including two critical ones in the final eight minutes of the game. Last season, Rowan averaged eight penalties per contest.

Up Next
Rowan heads back on the road for two straight, at #14 Salisbury on Oct. 19 and at William Paterson on Oct. 26.