PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – A new tradition in Westchester County college football will begin this fall as Pace University and Monroe University meet in the inaugural Westchester Gridiron Classic on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Northwell Stadium with the opening kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.

The Westchester Gridiron Classic will establish an annual meeting between the Setters and Mustangs while celebrating college football and the communities the two institutions represent. As the only two NCAA Division II football teams in Westchester County, Pace and Monroe will come together each year in a match-up designed to showcase the sport within the county.

Beyond the competition on the field, the Classic will provide an opportunity to bring together students, alumni, families and football fans from across Westchester. The annual match-up will highlight the local ties shared by both institutions while creating a signature event for the region's football community.

Northwell Stadium will serve as the site of the inaugural meeting on Sept. 12, marking the first chapter of what Pace and Monroe look to develop into a lasting annual tradition. The match-up will also serve as First Responders Appreciation Day at Northwell Stadium, adding to a day centered around celebrating the Westchester community.

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