Lock Haven, Pa. -- The Edinboro football team was selected sixth in the PSAC West Preseason Coaches' Poll announced by the conference office Thursday afternoon.

Season Opener
The Scots open the 2025 campaign on in three weeks with a 7:05 p.m. kickoff against East Stroudsburg on Thursday, August 28.

New Faces
The Fighting Scots will enter 2025 with a new head coach leading a whole new coaching staff. Matt Scott comes to Edinoro after serving as the defensive coordinator at New Haven.

Close Calls
Edinboro played eight one possession games in 2024. They went 3-5 in those games including a 23-21 victory over FCS Robbert Morris.

Offensive Returners
Edinboro brings back eight starters on the offensive side of the ball including at four of the five offensive line spots. The Scots also return four of their top five pass catchers form a season ago led by Jaret Frantz whol hauled in 30 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns. Tight end Clayton Bezon added 28 catches for 179 yards and a score. Gavin Ennis added 21 catches for 158 yards. Jerry Dinkins III returns after rushing for 209 yards while also catching 25 passes for 164 yards.

Defensive Returners
The Fighting Scots bring back five starters with three along the defensive line. JT Taylor, Kaden Spiegel and Nick Rossi will lead the defensive front. Taylor made 30 tackles, with 7.5 for a loss and 2.0 sacks. Spiegel added 16 tackles with 2.0 for a loss and a sack. Rossi tallied 12 stops. Jermaine Atkins and Kamar Meza are returning starters for Edinboro in the defensive backfield.

Full Results
PSAC West
1. Slippery Rock (4)
2. IUP (3)
3. California
4. Gannon
5. Seton Hill
6. Edinboro
7. Clarion