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\n Ella Myers | IUP Athletics
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Game Recap: Football | 10\/24\/2026 8:20:00 PM | Jacob Oberdorf, Director of Strategic Communications and Ideation<\/p>\n
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History <\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n CALIFORNIA, Pa. \u2013 IUP football could not find its footing offensively Saturday night, falling to California (Pa.), 49-0, in the 17th edition of the Coal Bowl at Adamson Stadium.<\/p>\n The Crimson Hawks dropped to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in PSAC West play, while California improved to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the conference.<\/p>\n The Vulcans jumped out to an early advantage, scoring on their opening possession on a 41-yard touchdown pass from Eric Gibson Jr. to Kenny Lewis IV. California added another touchdown midway through the opening quarter before scoring three times in the second to take a 35-0 advantage into halftime.<\/p>\n IUP’s defense forced a pair of missed field goals in the opening half, but California capitalized on short fields and turnovers to build its advantage.<\/p>\n California added one touchdown in each of the final two quarters for the 49-0 final.<\/p>\n IUP was held to 89 yards of total offense, including 103 through the air. The Crimson Hawks were limited to six first downs and converted three of their 15 third-down opportunities.<\/p>\n Mason Maggs<\/a> completed 14 of 25 passes for 97 yards. Gavin Harrold<\/a> led IUP with five receptions for 31 yards, while Leon Parson<\/a> caught four passes for 28 yards and added a team-high 23 rushing yards.<\/p>\n California quarterback Gibson completed 21 of 30 passes for 333 yards and four touchdowns. Lewis was his top target, hauling in seven passes for 173 yards and two scores.<\/p>\n The Vulcans finished with 484 yards of total offense, including 353 through the air. California also recorded seven sacks and forced three IUP turnovers.<\/p>\n Defensively, Devon Bertrand<\/a> led the Crimson Hawks with 12 tackles. Noah Johnston<\/a> and Tai-Don Strickland added eight tackles apiece, while Dinari Clacks<\/a> finished with five tackles and a tackle for loss.<\/p>\n The loss marked IUP’s third consecutive setback after opening the season with five straight victories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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