2019 Football News
Football Announces 2020 Recruiting Class
February 05, 2020
RINDGE, N.H. (February 5, 2020) – With one season at the NCAA Division II level in the books and the next on the horizon this fall, head coach Russell Gaskamp and the Franklin Pierce University football team are proud to announce their 2020 recruiting class on Wednesday afternoon. The class consists of 25 student-athletes from nine states. A full list of commitments can be found in the story.
Signing Day Central 2020
February 05, 2020
Your one-stop shop for information on Franklin Pierce football's 2020 signees, updated as their commitments are received.
Football to Host Signing Day Social at The Shattuck on Feb. 5
January 28, 2020
RINDGE, N.H. (January 28, 2020) -- Head coach Russell Gaskamp and the Franklin Pierce University football team are excited to announce the first annual Sideline Sneak Peek, to be held in conjunction with National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The Signing Day Social will be held at The Shattuck Golf Course beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Football has Pair Earn NE10 All-Rookie Honors
November 22, 2019
The Franklin Pierce University football team has capped its inaugural NCAA Division II season by having a pair of players selected to the Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie Team, as announced on Friday afternoon by the Conference office. Freshman defensive back Tyvarius Daniels (Springfield, Mass.) and freshman linebacker Najiere Hutchinson (Neptune, N.J.) were both honored in the league’s year-end awards. The pair of All-Rookie Team plaudits mark the first NE10 awards in program history.
Football Ends Inaugural Season on the Road at Merrimack
November 16, 2019
The Franklin Pierce University football team was looking for a win as their season was coming to a close, but the NCAA Division I Merrimack College Warriors were just too strong as they dominated the first half en route to a 57-0 win against the Ravens.
Bentley Runs Over Ravens In Home Finale
November 09, 2019
The Franklin Pierce University football team looked to finish strong at home against Northeast-10 Conference foe Bentley University, but it simply wasn’t the Ravens’ afternoon. The Falcons jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead en route to a 70-0 win at Sodexo Field during Hall of Fame Weekend.
New Haven Gallops Past Ravens Football 63-0
November 02, 2019
The Franklin Pierce University football team fell to Northeast-10 Conference opponent the University of New Haven 63-0 Saturday afternoon at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. With the win, the Chargers improve to 5-3, 4-2 NE10 while the Ravens lost their eighth game overall and seventh in league play.
Football Keeps it Close, Falls Late in Second Half to AIC
October 26, 2019
The Franklin Pierce University football team’s inaugural NCAA Division II season kept rolling along this time on the road at Northeast-10 Conference opponent American International College. The Ravens were upended 34-12 by the Yellow Jackets during their homecoming celebrations Saturday morning on Abdow Field. With the win, the hosts move to 3-4, 2-3 NE10 while the Ravens lost their seventh contest overall this season and sixth in league play.
Daniels Three INT’s, One Return TD Lead to Defensive Player and Rookie Honor
October 21, 2019
Franklin Pierce University football freshman Tyvarius Daniels (Springfield, Mass.) has been selected as the Northeast-10 Conference Defensive Player and Rookie of the Week the league offices announced Monday afternoon. It is the first time in program history a football athlete has received an NE10 weekly award.
Daniels Makes House Call in Loss to Saint Anselm
October 19, 2019
Franklin Pierce University freshman Tyvarius Daniels (Springfield, Mass.) returned an interception for a touchdown as the Ravens dropped a Northeast-10 Conference battle to Saint Anselm College 50-10 Saturday afternoon on Sodexo Field. With the win, the Hawks move to 2-5, 2-3 NE10 and the Ravens lost their sixth battle and fifth league game.
Football's Drew Campanale Featured in Worcester Telegram & Gazette
October 18, 2019
Drew Campanale (Shrewsbury, Mass.) is the starting quarterback for the Franklin Pierce University football team as a true freshman. On Thursday, he was profiled in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, by sports reporter Jen Toland. Click through to read the full story.
Raven Football Shutout by Stonehill
October 12, 2019
After two weeks on the road, the Franklin Pierce University football program returned home to Sodexo Field and was dispatched 52-0 by Northeast-10 Conference opponent Stonehill College Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Skyhawks move to 4-1, 4-0 NE10 while the Ravens fall to 1-5 and remain winless in league play.
Campanale and Jackson Jr. Have Career Games, Ravens Put Up 27 Points on the Road
October 05, 2019
Franklin Pierce University football freshman quarterback Drew Campanale (Shrewsbury, Mass.) threw for a career-high 307 yards, three touchdowns and added 72 yards rushing as the Ravens put up their second-highest point total of the season in a 55-27 setback to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Southern Connecticut State University Saturday afternoon on Jess Dow Field. The loss was the fourth of the year for Pierce (1-4, 0-3 NE10) while the Owls (1-4, 1-2 NE10) earned their first victory of the season.
Ravens Football Travels Away From Campus for the First Time, Bested by Assumption
September 28, 2019
The Franklin Pierce University football program headed out away from the friendly confines of Sodexo Field for their first road game as an NCAA Division II program on Saturday. Pierce traveled to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Assumption College and lost by a 53-6 score. The loss sends the crimson and gray to 1-3, 0-2 NE10 while the Greyhounds improve to 3-1, 2-0 NE10.
RIGHT WHERE SHE BELONGS: Morgan Smith’s Journey from Soccer to Football
September 23, 2019
The ball sailed through the uprights cleanly, a 20-yard chip shot off the foot of then high school senior Morgan Smith. Smith and friends were down at the football field after school. Nobody else was there and so for fun her friends told her she should try and kick a field goal. Smith attempted and succeeded, but the idea of Smith, a five-year varsity soccer player, playing football was only something that was joked about. But then it suddenly wasn’t a joke, and soon she earned a spot as kicker for South Glens Falls High School in upstate New York.
Pace Upends Ravens in Northeast-10 Conference Opener
September 21, 2019
In front of a packed house, the Franklin Pierce University football team kicked off their Northeast-10 Conference schedule during homecoming weekend with a 52-7 setback to Pace University Saturday evening on Sodexo Field. With the win, the Setters move to 2-1 overall and the loss sends the Ravens to 1-2.