Football Wraps Up Regular Season Home Schedule – Hosts Maine on Senior Day

ALBANY, N.Y. – The #25 ranked University at Albany football team returns to Casey Stadium this Saturday afternoon to face off against the Maine Black Bears for Senior Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. with coverage on FloCollege. Saturday’s game is presented by IBEW 236. 

GAME 11 INFO

#25 UAlbany (6-4, 4-2 CAA) vs. Maine (1-8, 1-5 CAA)

Saturday, November 14 | 12:00 PM

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

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SENIOR DAY

UAlbany will host its annual Senior Day pregame ceremony prior to kickoff this Saturday against Maine, honoring 19 student-athletes for their contributions to the program. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats 30 minutes prior to kickoff to celebrate the senior class.

The 19 seniors being recognized, listed alphabetically by last name, are:

Troy Berschwinger – LB | Guilderland, N.Y. 

Isaiah Boyd – DL | Philadelphia, Pa. 

Samuel Boyer – LB | Williamsburg, Va. 

Drew Buckley – DB | Fairfield, Conn. 

Kai Colón – QB | Middletown, N.Y. 

Emmitt Harris – OL | Albany, N.Y. 

Matthew Iuvara – WR | Haddon Heights, N.J. 

Dana Johnson Jr. – DB | Mansfield, Mass. 

RJ Kocan – K/P | West Islip, N.Y. 

Joey Koch – RB | Mahopac, N.Y. 

Shawan Lewis – DL | Baltimore, Md. 

Jackson Nixon – OL | Pittsford, N.Y. 

Nick Petrillo – TE | Morristown, N.J. 

Jordan Rae – WR | Syracuse, N.Y.

Aron Reinhart – LS | Reading, Pa. 

Sekou Roland – DB | Philadelphia, Pa. 

Dorian Royal – DL | Quebec City, Quebec 

Tyler Wilms – TE | Lemont, Ill. 

Jamari Young – LB | Temple Hills, Md.

NATIONAL POLLS

UAlbany continues to gain national recognition, coming into the week ranked No. 25 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while receiving votes in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25. The national attention is anchored by a four-game winning streak that featured victories over Delaware State, Stony Brook, Rhode Island, and No. 12/15 Campbell.

QUICK NOTES - SCOUTING THE GREAT DANES

UAlbany enters Saturday's home finale at 6-4 overall and tied for third in the CAA with a 4-2 conference mark. Prior to last week's 31-7 road loss at Bryant, the Great Danes rattled off a four-game winning streak with victories over Delaware State (28-3), Stony Brook (48-31), Rhode Island (38-21), and No. 15 Campbell (45-35). UAlbany holds a 3-1 record at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium this fall and has won its last two home contests.

• Rahshan La Mons: Has paced the ground attack with 789 rushing yards on 136 carries (5.8 ypc) and 9 touchdowns across 9 games. He did not play in last week’s game at Bryant due to injury.
• Joey Koch: Has added 552 rushing yards on 100 attempts and 4 touchdowns.
• Kai Colón: UAlbany’s starting quarterback, Colón has completed 127 of 223 passes (57.0%) for 1,557 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, while also contributing 175 rushing yards and 2 scores.
• BJ Norman: Serves as the primary weapon out wide with 41 receptions for 478 yards and 7 touchdowns.
• Dillon Dunathan: Leads the defensive unit with 76 total tackles, alongside 6.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, an interception, and a 77-yard fumble return touchdown.
• Victor Holt: Comes in second on the squad with 65 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions.
• Shawan Lewis: Commands the front line with a team-leading 9.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss among 36 total stops.
• Gavin Myers: Handles the punting duties with a 42.7-yard average on 38 punts, placing 13 inside the 20-yard line with a long boot of 62 yards.
• Brayden Heitmeyer: Has converted 4-of-5 field goals (long of 44) and is 22-of-22 on extra points

QUICK NOTES – SCOUTING THE BLACK BEARS

Maine enters the matchup looking to finish the season on a strong note, carrying a 1-8 overall record and a 1-5 mark in CAA play. The Black Bears are searching for a late-season spark after dropping hard-fought conference contests down the stretch, including a narrow 14-13 decision at Rhode Island.

• Rashawn Marshall: Paces the Maine backfield with 581 rushing yards on 133 carries and 4 touchdowns across 9 games, while also serving as the team's leading all-purpose threat with 1,316 total yards.
• Nick Laughlin: Adds 215 rushing yards on 68 attempts and 2 scores, while anchoring the receiving corps with a team-high 35 receptions for 330 yards and 3 touchdowns.
• Eddie Buehler & Caden Drezek: Share quarterback duties under center, with Buehler throwing for 847 yards and 4 touchdowns and Drezek adding 796 passing yards and 3 scores.
• Evan Wallace: Serves as a primary target in the passing game, hauling in 31 catches for 299 yards.
• Sam Oppenheimer: Leads the Black Bears' defensive unit with 90 total tackles, along with 3.5 tackles for loss and 2 interceptions.
• Noah Carpenter: Ranks second on the squad with 70 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.
• Chris Bacon: Commands the front line defensively, tallying a team-leading 9 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks among 30 total stops.
• Anthony Pecorella: Handles the punting responsibilities with a 43.5-yard average on 49 punts, dropping 19 inside the 20-yard line with a long kick of 59 yards.
• Samuel Tremblay: Has converted 10-of-12 field goal attempts (long of 45).

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.

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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