WILKES-BARRE, PA (November 7, 2026) -- The King's College football team makes its final road trip of the 2026 regular season on Saturday, traveling to Albright College for a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) matchup with the Lions. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at Gene L. Shirk Stadium in Reading, Pa. The Monarchs look to bounce back after a 61-35 setback to Delaware Valley University last Sunday in which King's built an early advantage before the Aggies rallied for the win. Albright enters the matchup after falling to conference-leading Eastern University in the 75th Pretzel Bowl.
 
 
Event Details:
Opponent: Albright College (3-5, 2-5 MAC)
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Reading, PA - Gene L. Shirk Stadium
Tickets: $10 General Admission, $6 for Seniors, Free for Children 6 & Under   (Purchase Tickets)
Live Coverage: (Live Video) // (Live Stats)
 
Things to Know:
King's vs. Albright Game Notes
Tailgating Policy
 
The Coaches: Mike Cebrosky is in his 17th season as a member of the King's football coaching staff and his third season as head coach of the Monarchs. Through his first two years at the helm, Cebrosky has guided King's to a 15-7 overall record and a 14-4 mark in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) play, highlighted by the program's first outright MAC championship and an appearance in the NCAA Division III Football Championships in 2024. During his tenure as head coach, the Monarchs have produced 27 All-MAC selections, eight D3football.com All-Region honorees, and one D3football.com All-American. Cebrosky was named the 2024 MAC Coach of the Year after leading King's to a 10-2 overall record, a perfect 9-0 conference mark, and the longest winning streak in program history. Shaun Weaver is in his second season as head coach of the Lions after being named the program's 21st head coach in November 2024. In his first season at the helm, Weaver guided Albright to its most MAC victories since 2017, doubling the program's win total from the previous year and closing the season with a 35-9 victory over Widener in the 74th Annual Rajah Shrine Pretzel Bowl. Under his leadership, nine Lions earned All-MAC honors, highlighted by First Team selection Arthur Poindexter, who captured the conference receiving the triple crown. Prior to his appointment, Weaver spent four seasons on the Albright staff in a variety of roles, including defensive coordinator, while also serving as defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Frostburg State University in 2024. A veteran coach with more than 20 years of collegiate experience, Weaver previously spent 14 seasons at Gettysburg College, where he coached 18 All-Centennial Conference selections and two Academic All-Americans.
 
 
 
Looking at Albright: The Lions enter Saturday's MAC matchup looking to snap a three-game skid after opening the season with a 3-2 record through their first five games. Most recently, Albright dropped a 35-14 decision to Eastern University in the 75th Annual Rajah Shrine Pretzel Bowl on October 31. Through eight contests, the Lions have averaged 364.1 yards of total offense per game, including 240.8 passing yards per contest. Senior quarterback Chase Roberts has completed 107-of-174 passes for 1,446 yards and eight touchdowns while also adding four rushing scores. The ground game is led by Kadan Smith, who has rushed for 483 yards and three touchdowns, while Isaiah Megginson has contributed 265 yards and a score. In the passing game, Logan Rothberg leads the MAC with 39 receptions for 747 yards and five touchdowns, while Shayde Shultz, Aiden Stickler, DeAndre Clemons, Normauri Johnson, Erik Thelander, and Smith have all emerged as reliable targets. Defensively, Albright is allowing 302.3 yards per game and ranks among the conference leaders with 26 sacks. Jaylan Atkinson leads the team with 60 tackles and four sacks, while Nasir Ward has a team-high five sacks. The Lions have also recorded seven interceptions, led by James Evans with two. On special teams, Darius Geaman is 2-for-3 on field goal attempts, while Daniel Farley has handled punting duties and owns a season-long punt of 51 yards.
 
 
Road Threads: The Monarchs will hit the turf at Gene L. Shirk Stadium sporting red jerseys with red pants along with their traditional gold helmets.
 
Captains This Saturday: Representing the Monarch offense this Saturday are junior running back Brandon Auguste and sophomore wide receiver Eric Zebrowski. Joining them from the defense are fifth year defensive lineman Tarylle Stewart and senior defensive lineman Michael Richino.
 
Single Digit Tough: The Monarchs award single digits, and now double digits to offensive linemen, based on merit and leadership and are retained throughout their time at King's.  The 2026 roster returned four single-digit members from 2025 in Xander Murray, Michael Richino, James Mangine and Kaleb Beers and have added two so far in 2026. The Monarchs now have six Single Digit Tough players: Xander Murray (0), Jacob Mullery (4), Nick Hoffman (7), Michael Richino (8), James Mangine (9) and Kaleb Beers (55).
 
 
A Look at the Monarchs:

• The Monarchs have reached the postseason in three of the last four seasons and look to continue that trend in 2026.
• King's returns a trio of All-MAC honorees from 2025 while looking to replace First Team running back Brennan Robinson and wide receiver Jayon Hailey along with Honorable Mention Zach Hulsizer.
• The staff stands at 13 members, including six alumni in Ben Bakanas, Matt Blakemore, Mike Karycinski, Sean Lavine, Brendan Mozeleski and Brennan Robinson.
• King's was predicted sixth in the MAC Preseason Poll, just four points behind Lebanon Valley and Stevenson who are tied for fourth.
• The Monarchs rank fourth in the MAC in total offense, averaging 360.1 yards per game through seven contests.
• Quarterback Jaelin Mims leads all MAC quarterbacks with 17 passing touchdowns, five more than any other signal caller in the conference.
• Mims also leads the MAC with a 160.0 pass efficiency rating while throwing for 1,528 yards and completing 62.6 percent of his passes.
• Mims has thrown multiple touchdown passes in six of King's seven games this season.
• Devin Duana leads the Monarchs with 32 receptions and ranks second on the team with 430 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
• Kival Clarke leads King's with 502 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns on 28 receptions.
• Duana's 71-yard touchdown reception is the longest scoring catch in the MAC this season.
• Clarke owns the second-longest touchdown reception in the MAC this year with a 70-yard scoring grab.
• Reynaldo Carter leads the Monarch rushing attack with 388 yards on 72 carries while averaging 5.4 yards per carry.
• Jacob Mullery leads the Monarch defense with 45 tackles while adding an interception, a sack and three pass breakups.
• Xander Murray leads King's with 6.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks.
• The Monarchs have converted 62.5 percent of their fourth-down attempts this season, going 10-for-16.

 
Up Next: The Monarchs return home next Saturday for their final game of the 2026 regular season, hosting Misericordia University for Senior Day. Kickoff against the Cougars is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.