Spooky Saturday Features Ranked Matchup at Casey Stadium

ALBANY, N.Y. – The #25 ranked University at Albany football team returns to Casey Stadium this Saturday afternoon to face off against the #15 ranked Campbell Camels on Halloween day. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. with coverage on FloCollege. Saturday’s game is presented by Upstate Ford Dealers. 

GAME 9 INFO

#25 UAlbany (5-3, 3-1 CAA) vs. #15 Campbell (7-1, 4-0 CAA)

Saturday, October 31 | 12:00 PM

Albany, N.Y. | Tom & Mary Casey Stadium

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SPOOKY SATURDAY

Before the Great Danes take the field, Casey Stadium is celebrating Halloween with family-friendly festivities. Starting at 10:00 a.m., head over to the Field Club for Great Dane Gameday to take part in our pregame Trunk or Treat. The game's presenting sponsor, Upstate Ford Dealers, will have vehicles on-site where fans can stop by, trick-or-treat, and grab some Halloween goodies. Plus, be sure to wear your best outfit to enter our stadium-wide costume contest and kick off game day in style!

FREE RALLY TOWELS

Get to the stadium early! The first 2,000 fans through the gates on Saturday will receive a free Great Danes rally towel, courtesy of Upstate Ford Dealers. Make sure to grab yours at the entrance and bring the noise when the team takes the field!

RANKED SHOWDOWN & NATIONAL POLLS

Saturday’s matchup marks a historic milestone as the first CAA contest of the year featuring two nationally ranked opponents.

UAlbany enters the game ranked #25 in the AFCA Coaches Poll—marking the first time the Great Danes have cracked the national rankings all year—while sitting as the top team receiving votes in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25. Meanwhile, Campbell comes to Casey Stadium firmly entrenched in the national picture, checking in at #12 in the Stats Perform Poll and #15 in the AFCA Coaches Poll.

QUICK NOTES - SCOUTING THE GREAT DANES

The UAlbany offense enters Saturday's matchup behind a balanced ground-and-air attack, averaging 184.4 rushing yards and 167.9 passing yards per game while controlling the clock for over 32 minutes of possession per contest. Defensively, the Great Danes have proven disruptive in opponent backfiles, compiling 46.0 total tackles for loss and 21 sacks while holding opponents to just 108.3 rushing yards per game through their first eight contests.   

• Balanced Ground Attack: UAlbany's offense and run defense have set the tone early. The Great Danes average 184.4 rushing yards per game while holding opponents to just 108.3 yards on the ground through eight contests.
• La Mons Powering the Backfield: Running back Rahshan La Mons paces the ground game with a stellar 670 rushing yards on 122 carries—averaging 5.5 yards per attempt—along with eight touchdowns.
• Dynamic Backfield Tandem: Joey Koch provides a powerful dual threat, rushing for 461 yards (6.0 avg) and five scores while maintaining a prominent role in the backfield.
• Air Attack Connections: Quarterback Kai Colón has completed 100 passes for 1,203 yards and 11 touchdowns on the year. Wideout BJ Norman leads the receiving corps with 31 receptions for 369 yards and six scores, while Tavahri Groves has contributed 17 catches for 230 yards.
• Dunathan Anchoring the Defense: Linebacker Dillon Dunathan leads the unit with 61 total tackles (22 solo, 6.0 TFLs, 4.0 sacks, INT), followed closely by defensive back Victor Holt (51 tackles, 2 INTs, 4 pass breakups) and linebacker Jeremiah Pruitt (44 tackles, 2 INTs).
• Relentless Front Seven: The defense has recorded 21.0 sacks and 46.0 tackles for loss. Defensive lineman Shawan Lewis leads the charge with 6.0 sacks and 8.5 TFLs, while Jamari Young has added 4.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks.
• Special Teams Staples: Kicker Brayden Heitmeyer has converted 15-of-15 point-after attempts and nailed three field goals. Punter Gavin Myers has flipped the field effectively, averaging 42.0 yards across 30 punts with seven boots over 50 yards and five pinned inside the 20-yard line.
• La Mons & Young Sweeping Weekly Honors: Following the road victory at Rhode Island, running back Rahshan La Mons was named CAA Offensive Player of the Week after racking up 196 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while linebacker Jamari Young earned CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording 4.0 TFLs and 3.0 sacks.

QUICK NOTES – SCOUTING THE CAMELS

• Record-Breaking Start: Campbell rolls into Albany at 7-1 overall and 4-0 in CAA play, marking the best start in the 19-year modern history of the program under third-year head coach Braxton Harris. The Camels are currently riding a five-game winning streak and are one of just four teams remaining without an FCS loss this season.
• High-Octane Passing Offense: The Camels boast the FCS's No. 2-ranked passing offense, averaging 302.3 yards per game through the air.
• Sixkiller Pulling the Strings: Senior quarterback Kamden Sixkiller leads the charge as a four-time CAA Offensive Player of the Week. He ranks third nationally in passing yards (2,349) and total offense (321.0 yards per game), having completed 66.9% of his passes with 18 touchdowns.
• Spreading the Wealth: Sixkiller has distributed touchdown passes to 11 different receivers this season—a single-season school record. Wideout Jyron Waiters anchors the group with 35 receptions for 497 yards and five scores, while Chinua Ezeigbo adds 286 yards (15.1 yards per catch) and two touchdowns.
• Potent Ground Game: Running back JJ Cowan paces the backfield with 504 rushing yards (6.0 per carry) and three touchdowns. Short-yardage and red-zone specialist De'Von Thomas leads the team with seven rushing scores.
• Defensive Playmakers: Linebacker Charles Battaglia leads the defense with 58 total tackles and 2.0 sacks, while linebacker AJ Benton adds 46 stops and 2.5 sacks. Pass-rusher DaVonyae Pettis leads the front with 3.0 sacks and 3.0 tackles for loss despite missing a couple of games.
• Ball-Hawking Secondary: The Campbell defense has intercepted eight passes this year, led by safety Vance Sheppert with two picks.
• Special Teams Highlights: Punter Brandon Bowman anchors the special teams unit, averaging 44.4 yards per punt with 12 boots over 50 yards and eight pinned inside the 20-yard line.

TICKETS

Have you secured your tickets yet? What are you waiting for?!

Be there live to support the Great Danes!. Single-game tickets and full season packages 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. 

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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