The Rams could be in for a real tussle with an East Stroudsburg club that could be much improved. State 7 p.m. Led 14-13 and had the ball on an interception with less than 10 seconds remaining. But the ball was fumbled back to Geneva during the interception return and Geneva kicked a winning field goal on the final play of the game. Harlon Hill candidate Wes Cates shook off a bum ankle and gained 129 yards on 24 tries.
Clarion now faces the rugged New Haven defense that shut out West Chester last week.
Gifted running back Bernard Henry gained only 37 yards on 13 tries. Two late touchdowns erased a 13-10 deficit. The Indians defense prevented Ferris from scoring an offensive touchdown. IUP's offense struggled for the first three quarters and now rests a week before facing the powerful New Haven defense on Sept. 16. The Bald Eagles were outmanned in the opener but will be more evenly matched with Kutztown.