Slippery Rock University head coach Shawn Lutz is surrounded by his team after Saturday night's 47-44 overtime win over fifth-ranked California (Pa.).

SLIPPERY ROCK — Trap game? Not on your life.

No. 12 Slippery Rock University is headed to Mercyhurst for a noon kickoff Saturday fully aware of who is coming to Mihalik-Thompson Stadium next week.

“We also know we can lose this game Saturday,” SRU coach Shawn Lutz said. “We're 5-0 right now, but we could easily be a 2-3 football team.

“We're not good enough to overlook anybody. Mercyhurst has won three in a row. They are 2-0 in the conference. It's not like they don't believe they can beat us.”

SRU (5-0, 2-0) is only 5-4 against Mercyhurst since the Lakers joined the PSAC West in 2008. The Rock is just 1-3 at Tullio Field.

Rival and fellow unbeaten Indiana (Pa.) comes to SRU for homecoming next weekend.

A full report will appear in the Butler Eagle.