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Slippery Rock Defeats Franklin Pierce 24-13 In SRU's Season Opener

Slippery Rock Defeats Franklin Pierce 24-13 In SRU's Season Opener

Slippery Rock wins 24-13 against Franklin Pierce in their season opener. JayJay Jordan shines with 119 yards, while Anthony Vespo adds a rushing touchdown.

Sep 6, 2025 by R. R. Ellis

Slippery Rock kicked off their season with a hard-fought 24-13 win over Franklin Pierce at Sodexo Field in Rindge, NH, though it was not the most dominant game from last season's D2 playoffs semifinalist.

QB Anthony Vespo threw for 139 yards, including a touchdown, and added a rushing score.

JayJay Jordan was a key contributor, rushing for 119 yards and a spectacular 74-yard touchdown. On defense, Jacob Snow made his mark with two sacks.

Franklin Pierce made a late push, with Adrian Parker tossing a touchdown, but fumbles and a missed extra point kept them from closing the gap.

Recap the game below as it happened, including highlights, or subscribe to watch the Slippery Rock vs. Franklin Pierce replay on FloCollege.

End Of Game: Slippery Rock Wins

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 13

It wasn't pretty, but Slippery Rock starts the season with an away win at Franklin Pierce. Anthony Vespo started for The Rock in his first game and had a serviceable effort.

Vespo was 11-21, with 1 interception and 1 touchdown. He also rushed for a touchdown.

JayJay Jordan broke off a huge run for 74 yards and a touchdown, that was almost certainly the play of the game. He ended up with 119 yards on 14 carries. His partner Quentin Harrison, ran for 77 yards on 13 attempts.

Jacob Snow on SRU's defense had two sacks.

For Franklin Pierce, Adrian Parker went 14-30 with 1 touchdown, but fumbled the ball twice. Alex Benitez had 2 receptions for 52 yards.

Franklin Pierce Fumble! - 4Q 1:54

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 13

The Ravens hopes are dashed as Adrian Parker fumbles for the second time this game.

Slippery Rock will almost certainly run this clock down to under a minute.

Ravens Recover Onside Kick!

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 13

Franklin Pierce recovers an onside kick and will have another chance to score, only about 2 minutes left.

The ball took a very fortunate bounce for the Ravens.

Ravens Touchdown! - 4Q 2:42

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 13

Adrian Parker throws up a high pass that is caught by Austyn Howe in the end zone, and Franklin Pierce tacks on 7 more points.

FPU misses the field goal, which makes it a two touchdown game, rather than a two score game.

Bad Snap For FG, FPU Picks Up - 4Q 3:34

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 7

There was a bad snap by the Slippery Rock special teams as they were attempting a field goal. One of the Franklin Pierce special teamer scooped it up and now the Ravens are in scoring position on the opposite side of the field.

New QB In For The Rock - 4Q 3:58

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 7

DaOne Owens enters the game to replace Anthony Vespo.

Back-And-Forth - 4Q 6:32

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 7

No new developments, both teams have had the ball, including a goal line stand by the Franklin Pierce defense that forced a turnover on downs by SRU.

Slippery Rock has the ball in FPU territory, let's see if they get a chance to score before this game dwindles away.

Fourth Quarter Begins - 4Q 15:00

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 7

SRU's Jacob Snow gets his second sack of the day as time runs out in the third quarter.

FPU with a really poor punt, and Slippery Rock will start at the FPU 35 yard line.

Two Minutes Left In 3rd Quarter - 3Q 2:00

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 7

SRU is unable to capitalize on the turnover, so they've punted it back to Franklin Pierce.

But the Ravens are running out of time to make this a more competitive game and something tells me the Rock will be more than happy to hand it off and run this game out.

Slippery Rock Fumble Recovery! - 3Q 3:56

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 7

The Rock defensive line has been pushing the Ravens O-line all night, continuing to put pressure on Adrian Parker. Unfortunately this time he coughs up the ball and Slippery Rock recovers.

They will take over at the FPU 47 yard line.

SRU Adds 3 Points - 3Q 9:39

Slippery Rock 24, Franklin Pierce 7

The Rock marches down the field and grab three more points, making their lead 17 points.

Third Quarter Begins - 3Q 15:00

Slippery Rock 21, Franklin Pierce 7

Franklin Pierce kick off to The Rock to start the second half.

We have 30 more minutes of football to go.

Halftime Stat Leaders

Slippery Rock

(QB) Anthony Vespo: 8-15, 1 INT, 1 TD, 1 Rushing TD
(RB) JayJay Jordan: 10 rushing attempts, 116 rushing yards, 1 TD
(DB) Michael Henwood: 5 tackles

Franklin Pierce

(QB) Adrian Parker: 11-23, 1 TD
(RB) Alex Benitez: 2 receptions, 52 receiving yards
(WR) Tristan Evans: 2 receptions, 5 yards, 1 TD

Halftime In Rindge

Slippery Rock 21, Franklin Pierce 7

Slippery Rock finds momentum in the second quarter as JayJay Jordan and Anthony Vespo both score touchdowns.

Franklin Pierce is seeing massive pressure from The Rock's defense and Adrian Parker is unable to put anything together to try to get this score closer.

JayJay Jordan Takes It To The House! - 2Q 1:22

Slippery Rock 21, Franklin Pierce 7

JayJay Jordan goes 74. yards for the touchdown! It didn't look like any defenders touched him.

Slippery Rock's offense finally starts clicking towards the end of the first half.

Still 1-minute to go until halftime.

HE IS GONE 🤯 @JayJayJordan4 with the 7️⃣4️⃣ yard TD run

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— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) September 5, 2025

Slippery Rock Touchdown! - 2Q 3:18

Slippery Rock 14, Franklin Pierce 7

Anthony Vespo with the QB draw, bulldozes up the middle for the Rock's second touchdown.

SRU will get the ball to start the second half.

.@Anthony11vespo handled business, the Rock takes the lead 😤

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— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) September 5, 2025

SRU Missed FG - 2Q 10:12

Slippery Rock 7, Franklin Pierce 7

The Rock try to add three points, but the kick is wide left.

JayJay Jordan Catches Tipped Pass 2Q 10:50

Slippery Rock 7, Franklin Pierce 7

JayJay Jordan catches a pass that tipped after Anthony Vespo passed it, and runs for 18 yards for the first down. Wild play as the ball flipped through the air.

Franklin Pierce Answers! TD! - 2Q 14:12

Slippery Rock 7, Franklin Pierce 7

Adrian Parker finds Tristan Evans for the touchdown and the Ravens are on the board.

.@tmanevans10 with the first @Ravens_FB TD of the season 🙌

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— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) September 5, 2025

Second Quarter Begins - 2Q 15:00

Slippery Rock 7, Franklin Pierce 0

The second quarter begins with Franklin Pierce marching down the field, they are currently on the SRU 9 yard line and looking to score on 2nd and 8.

Parker -> Benitez For 35 Yards - 1Q 1: 12

Slippery Rock 7, Franklin Pierce 0

Adrian Parker finds Alex Benitez and the Ravens are in SRU territory, with their best chance at scoring so far this game.

Slippery Rock Touchdown! - 1Q 3:48

Slippery Rock 7, Franklin Pierce 0

Latrell Sutton catches a 22 yard pass from Anthony Vespo and The Rock gets on the board first.

After a slow start from both teams we have our first points.

Rock on the board. what a catch @trellgocrzy1 🔥👊

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— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) September 5, 2025

Quentin Harrison -> 22 Yards - 1Q 6:49

Slippery Rock 0, Franklin Pierce 0

Big run from SRU running back Quentin Harrison, who puts The Rock in FPU territory, on the 40 yard line.

No offense has really separated itself yet in this game.

Franklin Pierce Interception! - 1Q - 8:32

Slippery Rock 0, Franklin Pierce 0

Anthony Vespo tried to thread a needle and the Franklin Pierce defense gets the first takeaway of the day.

Jamel Lee is credited with the interception.

that first interception of the season feeling @melmel1_0 🤩

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— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) September 5, 2025

FPU Goes Three-And-Out - 1Q 14:16

Slippery Rock 0, Franklin Pierce 0

It takes less than a minute for The Rock's defense to shut down the Ravens first drive.

Slippery Rock gets their first offense possession now, after the punt.

SRU will start at the SRU 35 yard line.

First Quarter Begins - 1Q 15:00

Slippery Rock 0, Franklin Pierce 0

We're underway at Sodexo Field in Rindge, NH.

SRU will kick off to the Ravens.

Adrian Parker (FPU) Vs. Anthony Vespo (SRU)

Anthony Vespo's last full season as a started was 2021.

Adrian Parker (2024): 10 GP, 242/391, 61.9%, 2,888 YDS, 22 TD, 7 INT, 11.9 YPA, 288.8 YPG
Anthony Vespo (2021): 10 GP, 104/176, 59.1%, 1,458 YDS, 8 TD, 5 INT, 14.0 YPA, 145.8 YPG

Franklin Pierce Gameday Jersey

Week 1 Game Day Threads vs SRU#RavenNation pic.twitter.com/b8KHZP8XPY
— Franklin Pierce Football (@Ravens_FB) September 5, 2025

What Time Does Slippery Rock Vs. Franklin Pierce Play?

Slippery Rock heads to Sodexo Field to take in Franklin Pierce on September 5, the game will kick off at 6:00 p.m. ET.

SRU Football Schedule 2025

6:00 p.m. ET, Friday, Sept. 5 - Slippery Rock vs. Franklin Pierce
6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Sept. 13 - Shepherd vs. Slippery Rock
6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Sept. 20 - Shippensburg vs. Slippery Rock
6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Sept. 27 - California vs. Slippery Rock
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Oct. 4 - Slippery Rock vs. Gannon
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Oct. 11 - Slippery Rock vs. Seton Hill
1:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Oct. 18 - Indiana vs. Slippery Rock
1:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Nov. 1 - Clarion vs. Slippery Rock
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Nov. 8 - Slippery Rock vs. Edinboro
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Nov. 15 - Slippery Rock vs. Bloomsburg

Franklin Pierce Football Schedule 2025

6:00 p.m. ET, Sept. 5, 2025 - Slippery Rock vs. Franklin Pierce
6:00 p.m. ET, Sept. 13, 2025 - Pace vs. Franklin Pierce
3:00 p.m. ET, Sept. 20, 2025 - Franklin Pierce at Bentley
1:00 p.m. ET, Sept. 27, 2025 - Assumption vs. Franklin Pierce
1:00 p.m. ET, Oct. 4, 2025 - American International vs. Franklin Pierce
6:00 p.m. ET, Oct. 11, 2025 - Franklin Pierce at Saint Anselm
TBD p.m. ET, Oct. 18, 2025 - Franklin Pierce vs. Kentucky State
1:00 p.m. ET, Oct. 25, 2025 - Franklin Pierce at Post
1:00 p.m. ET, Nov. 8, 2025 - Southern Connecticut State vs. Franklin Pierce
12:00 p.m. ET, Nov. 15, 2025 - Franklin Pierce at Pace

FloCollege D2 Football Rankings 2025: Week 1

Ferris State (Prev. 1)
Harding (Prev. 2)
Grand Valley State (Prev. 3)
Slippery Rock (Prev. 4)
Virginia Union (Prev. 9)
West Florida (Prev. 7)
Valdosta State (Prev. 5)
Angelo State (Prev. 10)
Western Colorado (Prev. 14)
Minnesota State (Prev. 11)
Kutztown (Prev. 8)
Indianapolis (Prev. 15)
Charleston (WV) (Prev. 12)
CSU Pueblo (Prev. 13)
UT Permian Basin (Prev. NR)
Central Washington (Prev. NR)
Pittsburg State (Prev. 16)
West Alabama (Prev. 20)
Ouachita Baptist (Prev. 18)
Central Oklahoma (Prev. 6)
Bemidji State (Prev. 17)
Truman (Prev. 23)
Lenoir–Rhyne (Prev. 19)
Michigan Tech (Prev. NR)
Wingate (Prev. NR)

Also received votes:

MSU Moorhead, Emory & Henry, Central Missouri, Colorado Mines, Catawba, Delta State, Minnesota Duluth, Augustana (SD), Sioux Falls

Slippery Rock Football Roster 2025

Franklin Pierce Football Roster 2025

D2 College Football Week 1 Games 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025

6:00 p.m. ET – Charleston (WV) vs California (PA)
6:00 p.m. ET – Tiffin vs Wayne State (MI)
6:00 p.m. ET – Clarion vs West Virginia Wesleyan
7:00 p.m. ET – Southern Nazarene vs Henderson State
7:00 p.m. ET – Frostburg State vs Millersville
7:00 p.m. ET – Oklahoma Baptist vs Southern Arkansas
7:00 p.m. ET – Harding vs Northwestern Oklahoma
7:00 p.m. ET – Assumption vs Kutztown
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7:00 p.m. ET – Arkansas Tech vs Southwestern Oklahoma
7:00 p.m. ET – Pace vs East Stroudsburg
7:00 p.m. ET – Bloomsburg vs Fairmont State
8:00 p.m. ET – Fort Hays State vs CSU Pueblo
8:00 p.m. ET – Ouachita Baptist vs East Central
8:00 p.m. ET – Michigan Tech vs South Dakota Mines
9:00 p.m. ET – Colorado School of Mines vs West Texas A&M

Friday, September 5, 2025

6:00 p.m. ET – Slippery Rock vs Franklin Pierce

Saturday, September 6, 2025

12:00 p.m. ET – Northern Michigan vs Northwood
12:00 p.m. ET – West Alabama vs Chowan
12:00 p.m. ET – Thomas More vs Dayton
12:00 p.m. ET – Barton vs West Virginia State
12:00 p.m. ET – UIndy vs Findlay
12:00 p.m. ET – Valdosta State vs Johnson C. Smith
12:00 p.m. ET – Lincoln (PA) vs Duquesne
12:00 p.m. ET – West Chester vs Bentley
1:00 p.m. ET – West Florida vs Kentucky Wesleyan
1:00 p.m. ET – Bowie State vs Shippensburg
1:00 p.m. ET – Catawba vs Emory & Henry
1:00 p.m. ET – Erskine vs Anderson (SC)
1:00 p.m. ET – Seton Hill vs West Liberty
1:00 p.m. ET – Concord vs Bluefield State
1:00 p.m. ET – Hillsdale vs McKendree
1:00 p.m. ET – Truman State vs Butler
1:30 p.m. ET – Ferrum vs VMI
2:00 p.m. ET – Ferris State vs Lake Erie
2:00 p.m. ET – Jamestown vs Augustana (SD)
2:00 p.m. ET – Quincy vs Roosevelt
2:00 p.m. ET – Minot State vs Minnesota State
2:00 p.m. ET – Gannon vs Saginaw Valley
2:00 p.m. ET – Northwest Missouri State vs Washburn
2:00 p.m. ET – Bemidji State vs Winona State
2:00 p.m. ET – Albany State (GA) vs Kentucky State
3:00 p.m. ET – Lincoln (MO) vs Lane
3:00 p.m. ET – Florida Memorial vs Clark Atlanta
3:00 p.m. ET – Miles vs Edward Waters
3:05 p.m. ET – Southern Oregon vs Western Oregon
5:00 p.m. ET – Elizabeth City State vs Hampton
5:00 p.m. ET – Livingstone vs Allen
5:00 p.m. ET – Walsh vs Wheeling
5:00 p.m. ET – Virginia State vs Norfolk State
5:00 p.m. ET – Lenoir-Rhyne vs Tusculum
5:00 p.m. ET – Shorter vs Savannah State
5:00 p.m. ET – MSU Moorhead vs Southwest Minnesota State
5:00 p.m. ET – St. Anselm vs Merrimack
5:00 p.m. ET – Fayetteville State vs UNC Pembroke
5:00 p.m. ET – Glenville State vs Lock Haven
5:00 p.m. ET – American International vs Central Connecticut State
5:30 p.m. ET – Winston-Salem vs Mars Hill
6:00 p.m. ET – Black Hills State vs Grand Valley State
6:00 p.m. ET – Central State (OH) vs Tuskegee
6:00 p.m. ET – Missouri S&T vs Northeastern State
6:00 p.m. ET – Missouri Southern State vs Southwest Baptist
6:00 p.m. ET – Mary vs Wayne State (NE)
6:00 p.m. ET – Emporia State vs Angelo State
6:00 p.m. ET – Northern State vs Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m. ET – Minnesota Duluth vs Concordia–St. Paul
7:00 p.m. ET – Western Colorado vs Midwestern State
7:00 p.m. ET – UT Permian Basin vs Adams State
7:00 p.m. ET – Western New Mexico vs New Mexico Highlands
7:00 p.m. ET – Eastern New Mexico vs Colorado Mesa
7:00 p.m. ET – Pittsburg State vs Central Oklahoma
7:00 p.m. ET – Lincoln (CA) vs Texas A&M–Kingsville
7:00 p.m. ET – Central Washington vs Montana
7:00 p.m. ET – Chadron State vs Nebraska–Kearney
9:00 p.m. ET – Fort Lewis vs Arizona Christian

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