The UAlbany football team went on the road Saturday and spoiled both homecoming and the Battle for the Golden Apple for Stony Brook with a 48-31 victory at La Valle Stadium.
It was the 28th edition of the Empire Clash, and the Great Danes denied the Seawolves the opportunity to be the first team in the rivalry to win three consecutive times during the 21st century.
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With the win, UAlbany improves to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the competitive Coastal Athletic Association. Stony Brook slides to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play, creating quite a log jam in the CAA standings.
The Great Danes and Seawolves both flirted with 500 yards of total offense, but the difference in the game ended up being three turnovers and seven penalties for Stony Brook.
Recap the game below as it happened, or subscribe to watch the replay on FloCollege.
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Final Stats From 48-31 UAlbany Win Over Stony Brook
Stats UAlbany Stony Brook Total Yds 483 492 Pass Yds 268 412 Rush Yds 215 80 Penalties 4-35 7-81 1st Downs 22 22 3rd Downs 7-13 6-14 4th Downs 0-0 1-3 Total Plays 67 76 Avg Yds/Play 7.2 6.5 Avg Yds/Completion 16.8 12.9 Avg Yds/Rush 5 3.3 Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg) 217 (5.2) 97 (4.4) Red Zone 7-7 4-4 Time of Poss 9:13 2:47 Turnovers (Def Pts Off) 0 (0) 3 (7) Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Sacks (Def Yds) 2 (17) 1 (2) TFL (Def Yds) 6 (23) 2 (3) Points 48 31 9:53 PM
4th, 0:00 - UAlbany 48, Stony Brook 31
Time Runs Out For Stony Brook, UAlbany Wins 48-31
This one is over. UAlbany wins on the road, spoils homecoming for Stony Brook and takes the Golden Apple!
UAlbany 48, Stony Brook 31
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4th, 1:56 - UAlbany 48, Stony Brook 31
More Of The Same For UAlbany Over Stony Brook, Great Danes Lead 48-31
Just out of the two-minute timeout, La Mons finds his way into the end zone with a 21-yard scamper for his second touchdown of the day.
Heitmeyer adds the extra point.
UAlbany 48, Stony Brook 31
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4th, 4:13 - UAlbany 41, Stony Brook 31
So You're Saying There's A Chance For Stony Brook?
After a UAlbany punt, Boyd throws a 35-yard bomb to Sweitzer for another score.
Mannino adds the extra point after the long-distance TD.
Amazingly, even in a potential losing effort, Boyd is 32 for 48 for 412 yards and two touchdowns. He has one of the interceptions. Sweitzer actually threw the other one.
UAlbany 41, Stony Brook 31
Big day for Sweitzer:
Seth Report 📁
— Stony Brook Football (@StonyBrookFB) October 17, 2026
- 10 catches
- 190 yards
- 2 TD
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📊 https://t.co/cT1DEn7ZeA#As1 | @SethSweitzer1 pic.twitter.com/pjVPc5rdxn9:28 PM
4th, 5:17 - UAlbany 41, Stony Brook 24
UAlbany Defense Shutting Down Stony Brook
Sweitzer continues to shine for Stony Brook, and a 39-yard catch on third and 17 keeps the hopes alive for the Seawolves.
Unfortunately, in an attempt to get to him in the end zone on fourth and 3 from the UAlbany 20, Boyd is intercepted at the goal line by Holt - his second interception on the day.
UAlbany gets the ball back with five minutes left to play.
UAlbany 41, Stony Brook 24
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4th, 7:37 - UAlbany 41, Stony Brook 24
Great Danes Running Away With Matchup Against Stony Brook, UALB Leads 41-24
BJ Norman is back in the end zone for UAlbany, and the Great Danes are running away with this one against Stony Brook.
Norman catches a 9-yard pass from Colon for his third touchdown reception of the day.
Norman has seven receptions for 101 yards and three scores.
Heitmeyer adds the extra point.
UAlbany 41, Stony Brook 24
Watch Norman's latest touchdown:
TD NUMBER 3️⃣ FOR BJ#UAUKNOW pic.twitter.com/vCJZ2eyYXI
— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) October 17, 20269:02 PM
4th, 14:55 - UAlbany 34, Stony Brook 24
Stony Brook Threatening To Score To Start Fourth Quarter Against UAlbany
Boyd kept the momentum going with a 56-yard connection with Sweitzer to get the Seawolves into the red zone.
The third quarter ends with Stony Brook on the UAlbany 4-yard line.
The Seawolves finish the job with a 4-yard touchdown run from redshirt senior running back Jeremiah Coney. Mannino adds the extra point to make it a 10-point game.
UAlbany 34, Stony Brook 24
Here's one for the home team:
Coney Touchdown 🙌
— Stony Brook Football (@StonyBrookFB) October 17, 2026
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3rd, 3:25 - UAlbany 34, Stony Brook 17
UAlbany Passing Game Continues To Excel Against Stony Brook, Great Danes Lead 34-17
UAlbany goes on a seven-play, 75-yard drive and finds the end zone with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Colon to junior wide receiver Jordan Rae.
Heitmeyer adds the extra point.
Colon is 12 for 19 for 218 yards and three touchdowns.
UAlbany 34, Stony Brook 17
Check out the finish on this scoring play!
MUSCLE THROUGH JORDAN RAE 🚂🚂🚂#UAUKNOW pic.twitter.com/mf1GnJycO4
— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) October 17, 20268:32 PM
3rd, 10:36 - UAlbany 27, Stony Brook 17
UAlbany Off To Fast Start In Second Half Against Stony Brook Football
UAlbany opens the second half with a 50-yard rush from junior running back Rahshan La Mons to get the Great Danes into the red zone.
La Mons then finishes the drive with a 1-yard touchdown jolt.
He has 64 yards on nine carries in the contest.
The drive goes eight plays for 73 yards over 4:21.
Heitmeyer adds the extra point.
UAlbany 27, Stony Brook 17
Here's that score from La Mons:
RayRay came to play 👀@RahshanLa #UAUKNOW pic.twitter.com/I2X6W1xTFz
— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) October 17, 20268:27 PM
3rd, 15:00 - UAlbany 20, Stony Brook 17
Back In Action For Second Half Of UAlbany-Stony Brook Showdown
Stony Brook kicks off to UAlbany, and here we go!
No team has ever won three consecutive games in this rivalry, and Stony Brook is in position to do so.
UAlbany 20, Stony Brook 17
8:03 PM
2nd, 0:00 - UAlbany 20, Stony Brook 17
It's Halftime In The Battle For The Golden Apple In Upstate New York
Here's a look at the first-half stats:
Stats UAlbany Stony Brook Total Yds 247 265 Pass Yds 180 248 Rush Yds 67 17 Penalties 2-20 3-40 1st Downs 10 13 3rd Downs 4-7 5-9 4th Downs 0-0 1-1 Total Plays 32 42 Avg Yds/Play 7.7 6.3 Avg Yds/Completion 22.5 11.8 Avg Yds/Rush 3.7 1.4 Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg) 67 (3.7) 34 (3.4) Red Zone 4-4 3-3 Time of Poss 15:53 14:07 Turnovers (Def Pts Off) 0 (0) 1 (7) Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Sacks (Def Yds) 2 (17) 0 (0) TFL (Def Yds) 4 (19) 0 (0) Points 20 17 7:57 PM
2nd, 0:19 - UAlbany 20, Stony Brook 17
We've Got A One-Score Game In Stony Brook, New York
Boyd completes one to the left corner of the end zone! It's a 13-yard touchdown toss to senior wide receiver Seth Sweitzer. He's had at least five receptions in every game this season.
Mannino adds the extra point.
UAlbany 20, Stony Brook 17
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2nd, 1:55 - UAlbany 20, Stony Brook 10
UAlbany Piling On Points Against Seawolves, Great Danes Lead 20-10
On the road, in a rivalry game - UAlbany is stepping up and increases lead over Stony Brook to 20-10 with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Colon to Norman. Heitmeyer adds the extra point.
The drive was six plays for 65 yards.
UAlbany 20, Stony Brook 10
Take a look:
12 ➡️ 5#UAUKNOW pic.twitter.com/lYAA9X257V
— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) October 17, 20267:41 PM
2nd, 4:55 - UAlbany 13, Stony Brook 10
Great Danes Pick Off Stony Brook For First Turnover In 2026 Battle For The Golden Apple
The first turnover of the contest goes to UAlbany with an interception by junior defensive back Victor Holt, his first of the year. He also now has a sack in three consecutive games.
The Great Danes get the ball at their own 35-yard line.
UAlbany 13, Stony Brook 10
Peek at the pick now:
WADDYA SAY NOW 12#UAUKNOW pic.twitter.com/slI0ngBQe2
— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) October 17, 20267:35 PM
2nd, 6:37 - UAlbany 13, Stony Brook 10
UAlbany Back On Top Against Stony Brook Football
Once again, another trip to the end zone is slowed by careless mistakes.
The Great Danes settle for another field goal, a 31-yard boot from Heitmeyer to end a 12-play, 60-yard drive that took almost six minutes off the clock.
UAlbany 13, Stony Brook 10
Here's the kick:
Second of the half for Brayden ✅#UAUKNOW pic.twitter.com/1uKuR6egHa
— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) October 17, 20267:22 PM
2nd, 12:23 - UAlbany 10, Stony Brook 10
Stony Brook Answers, Ties Game Against UAlbany Football
Penalties slowed the Stony Brook drive, and the Seawolves are forced to settle for a 23-yard field goal from Mannino.
The Seawolves have made two costly penalties for 25 yards.
UAlbany 10, Stony Brook 10
7:13 PM
2nd, 14:56 - UAlbany 10, Stony Brook 7
UAlbany Now Leading Against Stony Brook Football, Great Danes Ahead 10-7
The change of quarters didn't slow the UAlbany offense.
The Great Danes complete their seven-play, 83-yard drive with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Colon to Norman.
UAlbany 10, Stony Brook 7
7:10 PM
1st, 0:00 - Stony Brook 7, UAlbany 3
First Quarter Ends In Battle For Golden Apple
After 15 minutes of play, Stony Brook leads UAlbany 7-3.
The second quarter will begin with UAlbany looking to convert on third and 2 in Stony Brook territory.
Stony Brook 7, UAlbany 3
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1st, 6:47 - Stony Brook 7, UAlbany 3
UAlbany Strikes Back In Empire State Showdown Against Stony Brook Football
Freshman Heitmeyer makes his first collegiate field goal attempt and puts UAlbany on the board with three points from 30 yards out.
Senior quarterback Kai Colon had the Great Danes marking, including a 47-yard catch-and-run strike to UA's leading receiver, sophomore BJ Norman, to get them into the red zone, but the drive fizzled out there.
Stony Brook 7, UAlbany 3
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1st, 11:00 - Stony Brook 7, UAlbany 0
Stony Brook Scores Quickly Against UAlbany Football, Seawolves Lead 7-0
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Quinn Boyd leads a quick 10-play, 75-yard scoring drive for Stony Brook to put the home team up early against UAlbany.
Redshirt junior running back CJ Hester finishes the complete drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, and sophomore kicker Michael Mannino adds the extra point.
The drive lasted four minutes.
Stony Brook 7, UAlbany 0
It's the 11th TD of the year for Hester - Check it out now:
11th of the season for @cjhester_3 💪
— Stony Brook Football (@StonyBrookFB) October 17, 2026
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1st, 15:00 - UAlbany 0, Stony Brook 0
2026 Battle For Golden Apple Is Underway!
The 2026 Battle for the Golden Apple is underway in New York.
UAlbany wins the coin toss and defers to the second half.
The Great Danes kick off to Stony Brook for the Seawolves' homecoming game.
Stony Brook is looking to become the first team in the rivalry to win three times in a row since the 1990s.
The Seawolves also are looking to log their eighth consecutive win at home at LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, New York.
UAlbany 0, Stony Brook 0
Take a look at the UAlbany starters:
Ready to fight for the Apple! 🏆
— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) October 17, 2026
Today's @CDPHP Starters 📃#UAUKNOW pic.twitter.com/M0XDJq8Y4m6:24 PM
AFCA FCS Rankings After Week 6 Of 2026
As of Oct. 10
- South Dakota State (5-1) - 647 - Prev. 1
- Tarleton State (6-0) - 626 - Prev. 2
- Stephen F. Austin (6-0) - 588 - Prev. 4
- Lehigh (6-0) - 558 - Prev. 5
- Montana State (5-1) - 539 - Prev. 6
- Youngstown State (5-2) - 517 - Prev. 9
- Montana (5-2) - 461 - Prev. 3
- Lamar (5-1) - 458 - Prev. 10
- South Dakota (5-2) - 407 - Prev. 12
- Northern Arizona (5-2) - 398 - Prev. 14
- Austin Peay (5-2) - 397 - Prev. 8
- UC Davis (4-2) - 396 - Prev. 11
- Illinois State (4-2) - 333 - Prev. 13
- Tennessee Tech (5-1) - 319 - Prev. 16
- North Dakota (5-2) - 293 - Prev. 7
- Mercer (5-2) - 253 - Prev. 18
- Harvard (4-0) - 242 - Prev. 19
- Campbell (5-1) - 227 - Prev. 20
- Colgate (4-2) - 153 - Prev. 23
- Monmouth (N.J.) (4-2) - 125 - Prev. 24
- Idaho State (4-2) - 106 - Prev. 17
- Richmond (5-2) - 96 - Prev. 15
- Yale (3-1) - 61 - Prev. NR
- East Tennessee St. (5-2) - 49 - Prev. NR
- Northern Iowa (3-2) - 38 - Prev. NR
Dropped Out: South Carolina St. (21), Jackson State (22), Southeastern Louisiana (25)
Others Receiving Votes: Jackson State, 32; West Florida, 25; Morgan St., 24; South Carolina State, 18; Stony Brook, 18; ACU, 11; Southern Illinois, 11; Cal Poly, 7; Charleston Southern, 4; Delaware State, 4; North Alabama, 4; Southeastern Louisiana, 2; Wofford, 2; Central Connecticut State, 1.
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Predicted Order Of Finish For CAA Teams In 2026
- Rhode Island (12 first-place votes), 144
- Monmouth, 119
- Elon, 115
- New Hampshire, 106
- Stony Brook (1 first-place vote), 105
- Towson, 93
- Maine, 88
- Campbell, 56
- Bryant, 50
- Sacred Heart, 49
- UAlbany, 35
- North Carolina A&T, 28
- Hampton, 26
*Villanova and William & Mary left the CAA for the Patriot League, and Sacred Heart joins the CAA for the 2026 season.
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2026 UAlbany Football Schedule
- Aug. 28 (Fri): Albany def. New Hampshire, 28-14 (W)
- Sept. 3 (Thu): Buffalo def. Albany, 21-17 (L)
- Sept. 12 (Sat): Albany def. LIU, 35-13 (W)
- Sept. 19 (Sat): Monmouth def. Albany, 28-20 (L)*
- Sept. 26 (Sat): Princeton def. Albany, 22-0 (L)
- Oct. 3 (Sat): Albany def. Delaware State, 28-3 (W)
- Oct. 17 (Sat): 2:30 p.m. at Stony Brook*
- Oct. 24 (Sat): Noon at Rhode Island*
- Oct. 31 (Sat): Noon vs. Campbell*
- Nov. 7 (Sat): 1 p.m. at Bryant*
- Nov. 14 (Sat): Noon vs. Maine*
- Nov. 21 (Sat): Noon at North Carolina A&T*
*CAA games6:03 PM
2026 Stony Brook Football Schedule
- Aug. 27 (Thu): Delaware State def. Stony Brook, 41-34 (L)
- Sept. 3 (Thu): Stony Brook def. Lindenwood, 36-32 (W)
- Sept. 12 (Sat): Ball State def. Stony Brook, 41-17 (L)
- Sept. 19 (Sat): Stony Brook def. Rhode Island, 56-24 (W)*
- Sept. 26 (Sat): Stony Brook def. Fordham, 31-16 (W)
- Oct. 10 (Sat): Stony Brook def. Towson, 31-24 (W)*
- Oct. 17 (Sat): 2:30 p.m. vs. UAlbany*
- Oct. 24 (Sat): 2 p.m. at Bryant*
- Oct. 31 (Sat): Noon vs. Sacred Heart*
- Nov. 7 (Sat): 1 p.m. at Campbell*
- Nov. 14 (Sat): 1 p.m. at New Hampshire*
- Nov. 21 (Sat): Noon vs. Hampton*
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