Gannon players Eric Scarpino and Chris Farnsworth have been named to the 2023 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America team, with Scarpino recognized as a second team placekicker and Farnsworth as an honorable mention All-American. Scarpino, a redshirt senior, achieved consensus All-American status, having been named to every Division II All-American team, due to an exceptional season where he led Division II in field goal percentage and was a first-team honoree in multiple selections. Farnsworth, a senior defensive back, led the Golden Knights in tackles for the second consecutive year and also earned a spot on the D2CCA All-Super Region 1 second team. He finished the season with impressive statistics, ranking among Gannon's career leaders in tackles and interceptions.

By the Numbers
  • Scarpino made 16-of-17 field goals and 26-of-26 extra points, finishing as the team's leading scorer with 74 points
  • Scarpino ended his career with 217 points, ranking fourth all-time at Gannon, and second in career PATs with 118
  • Farnsworth finished the season with 78 tackles, including 43 solo, and had 1.5 TFL and four interceptions
  • Farnsworth ranks ninth in career tackles, sixth in career interceptions, and eighth in passes broken up at Gannon
What's Next

The recognition of Scarpino and Farnsworth bolsters the prestige of Gannon football and enhances the visibility of the program. It also signals a strong foundation for the team's future success, potentially attracting top talent and fostering a winning culture.

Bottom Line

Scarpino and Farnsworth's accolades bring national recognition to Gannon University's football program, elevating the institution's status and potentially impacting future recruitment and team performance.