James Faulkner
Isaac Petkac
41
Winner California (PA) CAL 6-3 , 3-3
21
Gannon GAN 1-9 , 1-5
Winner
California (PA) CAL
6-3 , 3-3
41
Final
21
Gannon GAN
1-9 , 1-5
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
CAL California (PA) 14 0 7 20 41
GAN Gannon 7 0 7 7 21

Game Recap: Football | | Bob Shreve, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

Faulkner Sets Record for Receptions by Tight End but Gannon Falls Late

THE GAME FACTS
Final Score: California (Pa.) 41, Gannon 21
Records: Gannon (1-9, 1-5 PSAC West), California (Pa.) (7-3, 3-3 PSAC West)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium, Erie, Pa.
Date: November 8, 2025
ERIE, Pa. – Gannon tried its best to play spoiler on Saturday afternoon but the Golden Knights fell victim to a late California (Pa.) scoring surge while dropping a 41-21 decision to the Vulcans.
 
Trailing 21-7 the Golden Knights rallied to tie the score at 21-21 early in the fourth quarter. Cal responded with the fall three touchdowns on a pair of scoring runs and a fumble return for a touchdown.
 
The Vulcans (7-3, 3-3) came into the game ranked sixth in Super Region One with the Golden Knights seeking to thwart their playoff hopes. The effort nearly succeeded as Gannon forced four turnovers and received three touchdown passes from Ty Hurst (Tallmadge, Ohio/Tallmadge).
 
Gannon, now 1-9 overall and 1-5 in the PSAC West concludes the 2025 campaign next Saturday, November 15 playing at Lock Haven. Kickoff is 1:00 p.m.
 
THE KNIGHT CAP
  • Gannon Forges Tie in Fourth Quarter: Leading 14-7 at the half Cal came out and scored in two plays to open the third quarter. The Golden Knights pulled to within 21-14 on a 51-yard pass from Ty Hurst (Tallmadge, Ohio/Tallmadge) to Tristen Kenan (Baltimore, Md./Dunbar) midway through the quarter. The Golden Knights followed with an 11-play, 88-yard march to tie the game at 21-21 when Hurst found Damario Moore (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North) for a five-yard TD pass at 11:28 of the fourth quarter. The tie lasted 21 seconds as Cal's Kendrick Agenor broke off a 77-yard touchdown run. Agenor added a 13-yard TD run and the Vulcans scored on a fumble return to pull away late.    
  • Scrambling Hurst Fires Three TD Passes: Ty Hurst (Tallmadge, Ohio/Tallmadge) found himself scrambling all afternoon but the redshirt sophomore threw for three touchdowns while under a heavy rush. He opened the scoring with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Matt Cannone (Hermitage, Pa./Hickory), the first career touchdown for the senior wide receiver. He added a 51-yard scoring pass to Tristen Kenan (Baltimore, Md./Dunbar) and a five-yarder to Damario Moore (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North). Hurst completed 23-of-42 passes for 324 yards while being sacked seven times.
  • Faulkner Sets Tight Ends Record:  James Faulkner (West Bloomfield Township, Mich./West Bloomfield) broke the Gannon record for receptions by a tight end in a season thanks to a 6-reception, 82-yard effort. The senior now holds GU records for receptions by a tight end in a season (40) and yards receiving (618).
  • Special K Burns the Vulcans: Tristen Kenan (Baltimore, Md./Dunbar) enjoyed another big afternoon totaling 186 yards in total offense. The sophomore running back carried the ball 19 times for 85 hard-earned yards and caught 4 passes for 101 yards, capped by a 51-yard touchdown. Kenan has now set the record for season receiving yards by a running back with 405 and is six receptions shy of record for receptions in a season. He has 29 catches.   
  • Cannone Reaches Paydirt for First Time: Matt Cannone (Hermitage, Pa./Hickory) has taken advantage of a plethora of injuries at the receiving position to earn a starting role. The senior scored his first career touchdown at Gannon in the first quarter, making a diving catch for a 23-yard score.
  • Let's Not Forget the D:  It has been a much-maligned defense for most of the season but last week the unit made strides against a strong IUP team and on Saturday then Golden Knights limited the Vulcans to 293 total yards. The defense came up with four turnovers, two interceptions – one by Zeshon Casimir (Sarasota, Fla./Cardinal Mooney) and another by Sir Giles (Kissimmee, Fla./Tohopekaliga) – along with recovering two fumbles (Tyshawn Stewart (Harrisburg, Pa./Susquehanna Township), Myron Green (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis)).  
UP NEXT
The Golden Knights wrap up the 2025 season on Saturday, November 15 playing a PSAC crossover game at Lock Haven. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. 
 
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