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Stony Brook team's in action throughout 2024. The Seawolves won three CAA regular season titles and advanced to two NCAA tournaments this year.

Stony Brook Sports: 2024 in Review

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2024

The last 12 months have brought success, failure and great change in the world of Stony Brook sports. The Statesman has covered every second of it,...

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Head coach Billy Cosh roams the sideline during the Stony Brook football team’s 24-6 Golden Apple victory against Albany on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Seawolves missed out on the 2024 FCS Playoffs.

Stony Brook football left out of FCS playoffs

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor November 24, 2024

Last week, the No. 18/20 Stony Brook football team held a commanding 31-10 lead over No. 24 New Hampshire after scoring a touchdown on the first play...

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Safety Jordan Jackson (21) celebrates a fumble recovery against Monmouth on Saturday, Nov. 23. Jackson also blocked an extra point during the Stony Brook football team's 55-47 loss to the Hawks.

No. 18/20 Stony Brook football’s playoff status murky after loss against Monmouth

Alex D'Amaro, Sports Writer November 24, 2024

In a game that was anything but shy of offense, the No. 18/20 Stony Brook football team battled from behind but was unable to come out on top, putting...

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Players from the Stony Brook football team run onto the field prior to its homecoming game against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Seawolves will look to move a step closer to a FCS playoff appearance against Monmouth on Saturday. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Five Q’s: No. 18/20 Stony Brook football hopes to punch playoff ticket in regular season finale

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2024

With a chance to all but clinch a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoff spot, the No. 18/20 Stony Brook football team will need to takedown...

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Wide receiver Jayce Freeman runs into the end zone against Albany on Saturday, Nov. 9. Freeman scored a touchdown during Saturday's 31-30 loss to New Hampshire. ZOIE MASTRIANO/THE STATESMAN

Fourth-quarter meltdown costs No. 16/17 Stony Brook football against New Hampshire

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor November 17, 2024

While playing on the road against a conference rival, the No. 16/17 Stony Brook football team’s chances at the Coastal Athletic Association’s (CAA)...

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Stony Brook football team players walk off the field after the their homecoming win against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 27. The Seawolves will take on Albany in the Battle for the Golden Apple on Saturday.

Five Q’s: No. 17/18 Stony Brook football hopes to come out on top in Battle for the Golden Apple

Alex D'Amaro, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

As the season rolls on and with the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) championship in sight, the No. 17/18 Stony Brook football team will look to...

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The Stony Brook football team celebrates its homecoming win against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 27. The Seawolves will look for their third straight win when they face Bryant.

Five Q’s: No. 20 Stony Brook football looks to continue rise at Bryant

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Following a statement victory, the No. 20 Stony Brook football team will try to continue its ascent up the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)...

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Running back Roland Dempster (4) runs away from the pack against Morgan State on Saturday, Sept. 28. Dempster has encapsulated the Stony Brook football team's turnaround this season.

Broken tackles on and off the field have made Roland Dempster into who he is today

Alex D'Amaro, Sports Writer October 28, 2024

Running back Roland Dempster has waited for his opportunity to shine at the collegiate level, and, in a huge turnaround season for the Stony Brook...

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Defensive end Calvin Harrison (33) celebrates in endzone after forcing a fumble, Oct. 5. Harrison has 10 total tackles on the year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Five Q’s: No. 24 Stony Brook football hopes to leapfrog No. 15/16 William & Mary

Alex D’Amaro, Sports Writer October 25, 2024

As its presence as a contender in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) continues to rise, the No. 24 Stony Brook football team will look to prove...

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Defensive lineman Taylor Bolesta (10) celebrates with a coach Stony Brook football's win over Morgan State on Saturday, Sept. 28. Bolesta leads the Seawolves with three sacks on the season.

Five Q’s: Stony Brook football looks to continue winning ways versus No. 5/6 Villanova

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Following a dominant performance on both sides of the ball in its last game, the Stony Brook football team will look to stretch its winning streak...

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Running back Roland Dempster (4) dodges tackles against Richmond on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023. The Stony Brook football team fell 20-19 that day for its fourth loss of last season.

Stony Brook football hopes fresh coaching staff can rejuvenate program in 2024

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2024

After enduring its worst season in program history last year, the Stony Brook football team will look to get back on track in 2024 with a new voice...

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Former Western Michigan Football offensive coordinator Billy Cosh poses for his headshot. Cosh was hired by Stony Brook University as the school's next head football coach. PHOTO COURTESY OF WESTERN MICHIGAN ATHLETICS

Stony Brook lands Billy Cosh as new head football coach

Mike Anderson December 12, 2023
A month after removing former head coach Chuck Priore from his position, the Stony Brook football team has found his replacement. On Tuesday evening, ESPN reporter Pete Thamel posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Stony Brook University will hire former Western Michigan University (WMU) offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Billy Cosh.
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