Gannon University鈥檚 football team is projected to finish eighth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division for the 2026 season. The preseason poll reflects a restructuring in conference alignment, with Lock Haven moving from the Eastern to the Western Division and Lackawanna College joining the conference. Indiana (Pa.) leads the poll with five first-place votes, followed by Slippery Rock and California (Pa.). Head coach Erik Raeburn expresses the team's determination to improve following a disappointing previous season.

By the Numbers
  • Gannon selected eighth in PSAC West preseason poll.
  • Indiana (Pa.) received five first-place votes, while Slippery Rock received three.
State of Play
  • The PSAC Western Division undergoes a new alignment with additional teams.
  • Kutztown is favored to win the Eastern Division for the third consecutive year.
What's Next

The Golden Knights begin their season on August 29 with an away game against Davenport and will have their home opener against Bloomsburg on September 19. They start PSAC Western Division play on September 26 against Lock Haven during Homecoming Weekend.

Bottom Line

Gannon must capitalize on a challenging schedule to enhance their standing in the conference and improve from last season's performance. The team is determined to turn a page and approach the new season with optimism.