Football Game Preview: Franklin Knights vs. Meadville Bulldogs

Franklin is on a four-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Meadville a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Franklin Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Meadville Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Franklin is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Erie on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Knights took a blow against the Royals, falling 48-7. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 20-0.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 47 points the game before, Meadville was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They were dealt a 49-10 defeat at the hands of Sharon. The contest marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meadville's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Franklin, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.

Franklin was taken down by Meadville 62-6 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.