CALIFORNIA, Pa. – The Gannon football team closed out the road portion of its 2026 schedule with a 27-7 setback to California (Pa.) on Saturday afternoon at Adamson Stadium.
The Golden Knights (1-9, 1-6 PSAC West) were held scoreless through three quarters before
Damario Moore (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North) capped a 93-yard drive with a four-yard touchdown run in the final minute. Quarterback
Ty Hurst (Tallmadge, Ohio/Tallmadge) completed 20 of 32 passes for 196 yards, while Donell "Tank" Mason led the receiving corps with five catches for 51 yards.
California (Pa.) (7-3, 5-2 PSAC West) scored 20 unanswered points in the second quarter and added a third-quarter touchdown to build a 27-0 advantage. The Vulcans finished with 375 yards of total offense, including 240 through the air, to secure the victory.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: California (Pa.) 27, Gannon 7
Records: Gannon (1-9, 1-6 PSAC West), California (Pa.) (7-3, 5-2 PSAC West)
Location: Adamson Stadium – California, Pa.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Vulcans Take Control: After a scoreless opening quarter, California (Pa.) scored 20 points in the second quarter. Harry Radcliffe connected on field goals of 29 and 36 yards, while Jay Pearson broke free for a 40-yard touchdown run. Sam Stoner added a 20-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Long with 15 seconds remaining before halftime.
- Second-Half Scoring: California extended its lead to 27-0 with 7:37 remaining in the third quarter when Bobbie Boyd Jr. scored on a one-yard touchdown run. The four-play, 80-yard drive was highlighted by a 76-yard pass from Stoner to Pearson.
- Late Touchdown Drive: Gannon put together a seven-play, 93-yard scoring drive in just 1:29 late in the fourth quarter. Hurst connected with Andrew Kuban (Pittsburgh, Pa./Avonworth) for 24 yards and Davo Matthews (Baltimore, Md./Lansdowne) for 31 yards before Moore found the end zone on a four-yard run with exactly one minute remaining. Brock Kiefer (Eighty-Four, Pa./Canon McMillan) converted the extra point.
- Hurst Through the Air: Hurst finished 20-of-32 passing for 196 yards while connecting with 10 different receivers. His longest completion went for 31 yards to Matthews during Gannon's fourth-quarter touchdown drive.
- Mason Leads Receivers: Mason paced the Golden Knights with five receptions for 51 yards. Matthews added two catches for 37 yards, while Moore contributed three receptions for 33 yards. Kuban chipped in with a 24-yard reception.
- Moore Contributes: In addition to scoring Gannon's lone touchdown, Moore finished with three receptions for 33 yards and returned two kickoffs for 43 yards, including a 25-yard return in the third quarter.
- Defensive Leaders: Kadeem McKnight (Hartford, Ct./Capital Prep) led the Gannon defense with a game-high 10 tackles, including three solo stops. Ronaldinho Jones (Brooklyn, N.Y./Abraham Lincoln) followed with nine tackles, while Serrell Curtis (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis) and Makei Thompson (San Diego, Calif./Mira Mesa) recorded six apiece. Jones and Larry Hart III (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis) combined for Gannon's lone sack.
- Moving the Chains: Gannon recorded 18 first downs compared to California's 17 and controlled possession for 34:35. The Golden Knights converted all three of their fourth-down attempts but were limited to 256 yards of total offense, including 60 rushing yards.
Up Next
Gannon returns to McConnell Family Stadium on Saturday, November 14, to conclude the 2026 regular season against West Chester. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m.
This story was written using the support of AI.
