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The Franklin Regional Panthers (Murrysville, PA) varsity football team will host a non-conference matchup against the Upper St. Clair Panthers (PA) tonight at 7:00 PM.

Matchup Details

• Who: Upper St. Clair vs. Franklin Regional

• When: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM

• Where: Franklin Regional High School (Murrysville, PA)

• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Upper St. Clair Looks to Stay Perfect Against Struggling Franklin Regional

The Franklin Regional Panthers (0-2) will host the Upper St. Clair Panthers (2-0) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Murrysville, PA. Both teams share the “Panthers” mascot, but their seasons have started in dramatically different directions.

Rankings & Records

Upper St. Clair enters the contest as one of the top programs in Pennsylvania, holding an 11th-place state ranking and 383rd nationally. They’ve started the year with a perfect 2-0 record, outscoring opponents 83–14, and showing balance on both sides of the ball.

Franklin Regional, meanwhile, has had a tough opening stretch. Ranked 124th in Pennsylvania and 3,380th nationally, they sit at 0-2 after back-to-back home losses. Their offense has produced just 27 points in two games, while the defense has given up 73.

Team Comparisons

Statistically, Upper St. Clair has a clear edge. Their offense averages a massive 465 yards per game, split between a strong rushing attack (192.0 ypg) and an explosive passing game (273.0 ypg). Franklin Regional manages just 218.5 yards per game, leaning on the ground game (156.0 ypg) but struggling through the air (62.5 ypg).

On defense, Franklin Regional actually records more tackles per game (53.0 to USC’s 36.0), but Upper St. Clair has kept opponents to just 7 points per game, compared to Franklin’s 36.5 allowed.

Players to Watch

• Upper St. Clair

  • QB Ethan Hellmann (#13) – A dual-threat playmaker, averaging 273 passing yards and 278 total yards per game.

  • RB Dante Coury (#7) – Leads the rushing attack with 83.0 yards per game.

  • WR Nico Dorazio (#4) – A dangerous weapon, averaging 127.0 receiving yards and 18 points per game.

  • LB John Banbury (#6) – Defensive anchor with 8.0 tackles per game.

• Franklin Regional

  • RB Jet Taylor (#17) – A bright spot for the offense, averaging 125.5 rushing yards per game, well above the national average.

  • QB Dominic Devola (#7) – Leads the passing game with 62.5 yards per game.

  • LB Tyrone Leonard (#5) – Top tackler with 7.0 per game.

  • DL Ronald Schall (#70) – Provides pass rush with 1.0 sack per game.

Outlook

Upper St. Clair comes in as the heavy favorite. Their balanced offense, depth of playmakers, and defensive discipline make them a tough matchup for any opponent, especially one still searching for its first win.