Match Details
Time: 9:00 AM ET
Location: McConnell Family Stadium, Erie, PA
Broadcast: PSAC Sports Digital Network
Team Form & Trends
Davenport Panthers
2024 Record: 6–5
Last 5 Games:
L @ Frostburg State (9–24)
W vs Northern Michigan (52–31)
L @ Saginaw Valley State (14–24)
W @ Roosevelt (19–14)
W vs Wayne State (43–26)
Key Strengths: Explosive scoring potential; aggressive special teams play
Key Concerns: Inconsistent road performance; vulnerable secondary
Gannon Golden Knights
2024 Record: 3–7
Last 5 Games:
L vs Lock Haven (13–21)
W @ Clarion (34–28)
L vs Indiana (PA) (7–35)
W @ Edinboro (25–21)
L @ Slippery Rock (17–35)
Key Strengths: Veteran defensive front; improved depth via transfer portal
Key Concerns: Offensive turnover margin; red zone inefficiency
Tactical Breakdown
Davenport will lean on tempo and vertical spacing to challenge Gannon’s rebuilt secondary.
Gannon will look to control the trenches and shorten the game with sustained drives.
Players to Watch
Davenport
QB Jalen McCoy: Dual-threat playmaker with 2,800+ total yards in 2024
WR Trevon Banks: Speedster with 11 TDs and 900+ receiving yards
LB Marcus Dillard: Defensive captain with 87 tackles and 3 INTs
Gannon
RB Elijah Carter: Transfer standout expected to lead revamped backfield
DE Charles Boone: Edge disruptor with 8.5 sacks in 2024
S Malik Henderson: Ballhawk safety with 4 INTs and 2 forced fumbles
Game Odds
Davenport Panthers – 2.5
Gannon Golden Knights 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025
