Score: UAlbany 24, Bryant 27
  
Location: Casey Stadium in Albany, N.Y.
  
Records: UAlbany (1-9, 0-6 CAA) | Bryant (3-7, 1-5 CAA)
 
Short Story: The University at Albany football team fell in a back-and-forth battle against Bryant on Saturday afternoon, 27-24.

Key Stat Lines 

• Jack Shields went 21-for-43 for 275 yards and two touchdowns.
• Aidan Semo scored once on the ground, marking his fourth straight week with a touchdown.
• Griffin Woodell totaled 50 rushing yards and 45 receiving yards. 
• Tight ends Carter Moses and Steven Mahar Jr. each finished with a touchdown. 
• Chris Gales led the defense with 10 tackles. 
• Balansama Kamara finished with a sack. 
• James Bozek connected on one field goal and all three PATs.

 
Head Coach Jared Ambrose: "Tough loss, I'm proud of my guys... It's a process to build a program. These guys are committed to the program. You can tell it every day when you come to work."
 
How it Happened: 

• UAlbany opened the scoring midway through the first quarter when James Bozek drilled a 25-yard field goal to make it 3-0.
• The Great Danes added to their lead on the following drive, as Jack Shields found Steven Mahar Jr. across the middle for an 18-yard touchdown, extending the margin to 10-0.
• Bryant responded with a seven-yard rushing touchdown from Elijah Elliott late in the first quarter to make it 10-7.
• UAlbany struck again early in the second when Shields connected with Carter Moses on a 33-yard touchdown to push the lead to 17-7.
• The Bulldogs answered before halftime, using a 68-yard strike from Jaden Keefner to Zyheem Collick to pull within 17-14.
• Bryant tied the game midway through the third quarter with a 21-yard field goal from Nicholas Stoyanovich.
• UAlbany regained the lead early in the fourth as Aidan Semo powered into the end zone from three yards out to make it 24-17.
• Bryant answered quickly, converting on fourth down before Ridge Docekal connected with Tristen Riley for a six-yard touchdown, tying the game 24-24.
• The Bulldogs took their first lead with 5:43 remaining on a 26-yard field goal by Stoyanovich to go up 27-24.
• UAlbany's next drive ended with a fumble, but the defense held Bryant to a quick three-and-out to keep the game within reach.
• The Great Danes drove 62 yards downfield in the final minutes, setting up a potential game-tying field goal. However, Bozek's 34-yard attempt was blocked with 1:24 left on the clock.
• Bryant converted a first down on its final series to run out the clock and seal the 27-24 finish.

 
Next: The Great Danes return home to host Towson next Saturday at Casey Stadium for Senior Day. Keep up with all of the latest news, highlights, and insights on UAlbany football by following the team on X, Instagram, and Facebook.