ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany football team returns to the friendly confines of Tom & Mary Casey Stadium this Saturday afternoon to face off against Delaware State on Homecoming Weekend. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. with coverage on FloCollege. Teh 2026 Homecoming Game is officially presented by Reimer Home Services. 
 
GAME 6 INFO
UAlbany (2-3, 1-1 CAA) vs. Delaware State (3-2, 0-0 MEAC)
Saturday, October 3 | 3:30 PM
Albany, N.Y. | Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND
While campus will host a variety of events throughout Homecoming Weekend—including reunions, tours, and alumni gatherings—it all culminates on Saturday afternoon at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium. Past and present Great Danes will come together in the stands to pack the stadium, unite as one community, and cheer on the UAlbany football team as they take the field against Delaware State at 3:30 p.m.
 
For more information on Homecoming Weekend, click here.
 
TICKETS
Have you secured your tickets yet? What are you waiting for?!
 
Be there live to support the Great Danes! Single-game tickets can be purchased in advance online by clicking here. Tickets can also be bought in person on game day at the box office, or secured by reaching out directly to the UAlbany Athletics Ticket Office at (518) 442-DANE (3263) or GreatDaneTickets@albany.edu.
 
Don't wait until kickoff—lock in your seats early!
 
F-R-E-E FOR STUDENTS
Admission is FREE for all UAlbany undergraduate students to all home athletic events. To secure tickets for football games, students must claim their free ticket in advance using the official UAlbany Sports App and have their mobile ticket ready to scan at the gate.
 
GREAT DANE GAMEDAY MOVES TO FIELD CLUB
The premier fan experience upgrade of the 2026 season is Great Dane Game Day, presented by Pepsi, moving inside of Casey Stadium with direct access to both the Broadview and Grass parking lots during pregame. Great Dane Game Day now opens 2.5 hours prior to kickoff in the Field Club area and is free and open to the general public with no game ticket required for entry. The area will feature music by Vara DJs, local food and beverage trucks, family games, inflatables, and field-level views of team warmups. Approximately 40 minutes prior to kickoff, fans will be asked to exit the Field Club and head to the main gates to scan their tickets and pass through security. Once inside, ticketed fans can return to the Field Club to enjoy full food and beverage concessions while watching the game just steps from the action.
 
UPDATED PREGAME TIMELINE 
Fans are encouraged to lock in their tailgate, head into Casey Stadium early, and be in their seats well before kickoff to catch every moment of the updated pregame schedule. Teams will take the field for warmups approximately 60 minutes prior to kickoff, followed by a pregame performance from the Marching Great Danes, UAlbany Cheer, and UAlbany Dance teams approximately 20 minutes before game start. The official team intro video will air six minutes prior, leading directly into the Great Danes taking the field. The coin toss featuring team captains from both squads will take place immediately following the entrance, culminating with the playing of the National Anthem right before kickoff with the Great Danes lined up on the field.
 
TAILGATING & PARKING
Located in the grass lots positioned right next to Casey Stadium, UAlbany's gameday parking setup offers an incredible tailgating atmosphere just steps from the field. Moving gameday parking directly adjacent to the stadium has created a shorter walk, higher energy, and a premier environment for Great Danes fans to gather before kickoff.

• Early Parking Access: Parking lots open 4 hours prior to kickoff, giving fans ample time to set up and celebrate.
• Prime Tailgating Atmosphere: Grass-lot parking directly surrounding the stadium delivers the ultimate pregame environment.
• 10' x 10' Tailgate Space: Every single parking spot includes a dedicated 10' x 10' area for tents, grills, and pregame setups.
• Save on Parking: Fans who purchase single-game parking are encouraged to do so in advance to save $5 over the gameday rate. 

 
To secure your spot and lock in advance savings, click here. 
 
QUICK NOTES - SCOUTING THE GREAT DANES
The UAlbany offense enters Saturday's matchup behind a balanced ground-and-air attack, averaging 171.2 rushing yards and 160.6 passing yards per game while controlling the clock for over 33 minutes of possession per contest. Defensively, the Great Danes have proven disruptive in opponent backfields, compiling 24.0 total tackles for loss and eight sacks while holding opponents to just 121.4 rushing yards per game through their first five contests.

• Balanced Ground Attack: UAlbany's offense and run defense have set the tone early. The Great Danes average 171.2 rushing yards per game while holding opponents to just 121.4 yards on the ground through five contests.
• Koch Leading the Backfield: Running back Joey Koch continues to lead the ground game, pacing the squad with 308 rushing yards on 46 carries—averaging an impressive 6.7 yards per attempt—along with two touchdowns.
• Dynamic Backfield Tandem: Tailback Rahshan La Mons provides a powerful double punch, rushing for 294 yards (4.3 avg) and two scores while pacing the team with 415 all-purpose yards.
• Short-Yardage Finishing: Specialist Aidan Semo leads the team with three rushing touchdowns, serving as a primary red-zone option alongside 68 rushing yards and 75 receiving yards.
• Air Attack Connections: Quarterback Kai Colón has completed 63 passes for 728 yards and six touchdowns on the year. Wideout BJ Norman leads the receiving corps with 19 receptions for 199 yards, while Tavahri Groves has emerged as a deep threat with 13 catches for 174 yards.
• Dunathan Anchoring the Defense: Linebacker Dillon Dunathan leads the unit with 29 total tackles (11 solo, 2.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks), followed closely by linebacker Jeremiah Pruitt (28 tackles, INT, blocked punt) and defensive back Dana Johnson Jr. (28 tackles).
• Relentless Front Seven: The defense has recorded 8.0 sacks and 24.0 tackles for loss. Defensive lineman Shawan Lewis leads the charge with 3.0 sacks and 4.5 TFLs, while Isaiah Boyd has added 3.5 TFLs and 1.0 sack.
• Special Teams Staples: Kicker RJ Kocan is 13-for-14 on point-after attempts. Punter Gavin Myers has flipped the field effectively, averaging 43.2 yards across 21 punts with four boots over 50 yards and three pinned inside the 20-yard line.

 
QUICK NOTES – SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Delaware State comes to Capital Region action carrying a 3-2 overall record, leaning on a high-powered dual-threat offense averaging 384.4 total yards and 25.4 points per game. The Hornets have shown dynamic playmaking capability on the ground (172.2 rushing yards per game) and through the air (212.2 passing yards per game), while their front seven has generated 13.0 sacks and 32.0 tackles for loss through five games.

• Dual-Threat Signal Caller: Quarterback Ui Ale directs the Hornets' offense, passing for 972 yards and four touchdowns while adding a team-high 239 rushing yards and three scores on 31 carries (7.7 avg).
• Deep Backfield Rotation: Running backs Jayden Jenkins (173 yards, 2 TD) and Sean Weston Jr. (143 yards, 2 TD) complement Ale in a versatile rushing attack that averages 5.1 yards per attempt and has produced 12 rushing touchdowns.
• Playmaking Receiver Corps: Wideout Jaylin Terzado leads Delaware State with 21 receptions for 310 yards and two touchdowns. Terrence Rone adds 18 catches for 247 yards, while Nathan Stewart serves as a big-play threat with 180 yards and two touchdowns on just nine receptions (20.0 avg), highlighted by a 90-yard score.
• Nix Anchoring the Defense: Defensive leader Kemari Nix leads the team with 32 total tackles (17 solo) alongside a team-best 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. Linebacker Andrew Harris adds 25 tackles, 4.0 TFLs, a sack, an interception, and a fumble recovery.
• Disruptive Front Seven: Defensive lineman Carl Nesmith leads the team in backfield penetration with 3.0 sacks and 6.0 tackles for loss, spearheading a defense that has forced six fumble recoveries and picked off four passes.
• Secondary Ballhawks: Cornerback Wayne Favors III leads the defensive backfield with two interceptions for 26 return yards to go along with 15 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble.
• Long-Range Kicking: Kicker Patrick Fisher-Butler is a perfect 13-for-13 on point-after attempts and has drilled 5-of-9 field goal attempts, including two conversions from 40+ yards and a season-long 52-yard field goal.

 
UALBANY FOOTBALL WEEKLY
Get complete, behind-the-scenes access to the program all season long with the return of "UAlbany Football Weekly" presented by Broadview! Airing every gameday throughout the fall, the all-access show gives fans an exclusive inside look at Great Dane football. Each episode features mic'd up segments, the "100-Yard Walk," and in-depth game recaps and previews with head coach Tom Perkovich, the coaching staff, and student-athletes.
 
Full episodes will air on gameday and can be accessed at UAlbanySports.com and on the official WNYT YouTube Channel. Fans can also follow @UAlbanyFootball on social media for exclusive segments, previews, and highlight clips posted throughout the week.
 
Click here to access all shows for 2026 as they drop, or click here to visit the WNYT YouTube channel.
 
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