Slippery Rock University quarterback Brayden Long finds an opening to run the ball to score for Slippery during the first half of a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock wide receiver Logan Ramper fends off a Gannon defender to catch a pass from quarterback Brayden Long to secure a touchdown during the first half of a football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Mike Solomon (86) and Kam Kruzelyak (11) celebrate a touchdown in a football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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  Slippery Rock University quarterback Brayden Long finds an opening to run the ball to score for Slippery during the first half of a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock wide receiver Logan Ramper fends off a Gannon defender to catch a pass from quarterback Brayden Long to secure a touchdown during the first half of a football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Mike Solomon (86) and Kam Kruzelyak (11) celebrate a touchdown in a football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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  Slippery Rock University defeated Gannon University 35-17 in a football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock’s offense nearly pitched a perfect game despite an admittedly imperfect win.

But The Rock football coach Shawn Lutz will take it.

SRU’s offense scored touchdowns on each of its first five possessions Saturday in a 35-17 homecoming victory over Gannon at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU then turned the ball over on downs at the Gannon 5-yard line with 5:39 remaining before running out the clock with a first down at the Gannon 7 on the game’s final possession.

SRU never punted in the contest.

“This is what our offense is capable of doing,” Lutz said. “That unit took a major step forward today.”

No. 6 Slippery Rock improved to 6-0, 3-0 this season with a showdown at California (Pa.) on Oct. 19 with first place in the PSAC West at stake. Gannon slipped to 1-5, 1-2.

Mike Solomon (86) and Kam Kruzelyak (11) celebrate a touchdown in a football game Saturday at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

SRU entered the game ranked second nationally in third-down defense, opponents converting only 17.9% of the time. But the Golden Knights converted 10 of 15 third-down opportunities and put together drives of 17 and 18 plays in the first half.

Gannon was limited to thee points on those possessions, however. Bryson Costa drilled a 23-yard field goal but was wide left on a 33-yard attempt to end the half as The Rock took a 14-3 lead into intermission.

“It’s a collective mindset once the opponent gets into the red zone,” Rock defensive end Todd Hill said. “We talk to each other and simply get determined to stop things right there.”

“It’s not that our defense played poorly today, but we have a standard here,” Lutz said. “We couldn’t get off the field on third down. That’s not who we are.”

SRU quarterback Brayden Long threw for 319 yards an three touchdowns, connecting with Mike Solomon from 6 yards out and Logan Ramper from 21 in the first half. He ran for a 3-yard score in the second half before finding JayJay Jordan for a 44-yard TD bomb for The Rock’s final score of the day.

The Rock also rushed for 129 yards, led by Chris D’Or’s 78.

“Everything was working today,” Long said. “It all starts with our guys up front. They communicate with each other, and when those five guys are working together, we’re able to do a lot of things.

“I didn’t get sacked again today. That’s a credit to our line.”

Long has only been sacked twice all season — both times at Shippensburg.

Left tackle Joe Cooper is the only returning starter up front for The Rock. Other starters are left guard Marshall Futrell, center Cade Cameron, right guard Luke Pugliese and right tackle Nathan Waltman, a Karns City graduate.

Slippery Rock University quarterback Brayden Long finds an opening to run the ball to score during the first half of a football game Saturday at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

“I can’t say enough about those guys,” Lutz said. “They’ve got it figured out and we’re moving in the right direction. (Offensive line coach) Chris Conrad has done a tremendous job with that group.”

Gannon coach Erik Raeburn could not be reached for comment after the game.

Notes: SRU has won its last 10 games against Gannon. ... The Rock is 57-7 at home since the beginning of the 2013 season and has won 15 consecutive PSAC West games. ... Hill leads the PSAC with 10 tackles for loss this season. Teddy Gregory Jr. had 10 tackles to lead The Rock defense Saturday. ... Long is 18-3 as SRU’s starting quarterback with all three losses coming against Kutztown.

Gannon 0 3 7 7 — 17

Slippery Rock 7 7 14 7 — 35

First Quarter

SRU — Mike Solomon 6 pass from Brayden Long (Jake Mullins kick), 5:02

Second Quarter

G — Bryson Costa 23 field goal, 10:19

SRU — Logan Ramper 21 pass from Brayden Long (Mullins kick), 7:03

Third Quarter

SRU — Long 3 run (Mullins kick), 10:02

G — Mike Watkins 36 pass from Jayden Whitaker (Costa kick), 5:56

SRU — Idris Lawrence 1 run (Mullins kick), :31

Fourth Quarter

SRU — JayJay Jordan 44 pass from Long (Mullins kick), 14:00

G — Elijah Banks 3run (Costa kick), 10:28

Individual Statistics

Passing: Gannon, Jayden Whitaker 15-23-164-0, Elijah Banks 3-6-61-1. SRU, Brayden Long 27-39-319-0.

Rushing: Gannon, David Morgan 5-22, Jayden Whitaker 11-12, Jerome Lee 2-11, Donell Mason 1-5, Spencer Masaros 1-4, Elijah Banks 2-3, Jay’Den Birch 6-2, Rolando Perez 3-2. SRU, Chris D’Or 10-78, Quentin Harrison 6-31, Xander McClure 1-9, Idris Lawrence 4-8, Brayden Long 2-3.

Receiving: Gannon, Mike Watkins 3-69, Donell Mason 3-34, Jay’en Birch 3-19, Braeden Soboleski 2-31, Napoleon Harris 2-27, Amani Bailey 2-24, Jonathan Bowden 2-15, David Morgan 1-6. SRU, Kylon Wilson 8-77, Chris D’Or 4-34, Xander McClure 3-66, Logan Ramper 3-43, Kam Kruzelyak 3-11, JayJay Jordan 2-50, Idris Lawrence 2-27, Mike Solomon 2-11.