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Members from the Stony Brook football team huddle up during a game against Albany on Nov. 9, 2024. The Seawolves are hungry for a playoff berth in 2025. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

No. 24/25 Stony Brook football poised for playoff return in second year under Cosh

Anthony DiCocco, Sports Editor August 28, 2025

Just a season after experiencing a remarkable about-face for its program, the No. 24/25 Stony Brook football team will look to take its next big leap...

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Middle linebacker A.J. Roberts runs back a pick during the Stony Brook football team's 35-13 victory over William & Mary on Oct. 26, 2024. Roberts is ready to lead the Seawolves' defense alongside fellow linebackers Anthony Ferrelli, Aidan Kaler and Chayce Chalmers. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Quartet of linebackers set to anchor Stony Brook football’s defense in 2025

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor August 28, 2025

A year removed from one of the most impressive turnarounds in college football, the Stony Brook football team enters 2025 with high expectations, especially...

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Pictures from the 2024-25 academic season of all 11 sports covered by The Statesman. The women's soccer and women's lacrosse teams captured CAA titles this past year, while the football team lifted the Golden Apple Trophy by beating Albany.

The Statesman 2024-25 Sports Awards

The Statesman Sports Staff May 23, 2025

The 15 members of The Statesman Sports Section voted for 12 annual awards given to Stony Brook athletes, coaches and teams for notable performances...

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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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Running back Roland Dempster celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Albany on Saturday, Nov. 9. This Saturday, Dempster will look to lead the Stony Brook football team to victory over New Hampshire. ZOIE MASTRIANO/THE STATESMAN

Five Q’s: No. 16/17 Stony Brook football continues playoff chase at New Hampshire

Alex D’Amaro, Sports Writer November 16, 2024

Still chasing its chance to sit at the top of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) standings, the No. 16/17 Stony Brook football team must go through...

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Players from the Stony Brook football team celebrate with the Golden Apple Trophy on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Seawolves defeated Albany 24-6 to reclaim the trophy after losing it two years ago. ZOIE MASTRIANO/THE STATESMAN

No. 17/18 Stony Brook football ousts Albany to regain Golden Apple Trophy

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2024

Despite not being at its best for a second straight week, the No. 17/18 Stony Brook football team fought through its struggles to come out on top in...

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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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Tight end Cole Bunicci (86) and wide receiver Dez Williams (84) look on as running back Roland Dempster (4) blows a kiss to the crowd after scoring a touchdown against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 26. Dempster scored the overtime game-winner against Bryant on Saturday. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

No. 20 Stony Brook football wins overtime nail-biter against Bryant

Alex D’Amaro, Sports Writer November 3, 2024

Down to a two-point conversion on the final play of the game, the No. 20 Stony Brook football team prevailed to secure a nail-biting victory in its...

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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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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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Quarterback Tyler Knoop receives a snap against against Villanova on Saturday, Oct. 5. With six passing touchdowns in the Stony Brook football team's 52-24 win over Towson, Knoop set the program record for a single game.

Knoop’s historic outing leads Stony Brook football to blowout victory at Towson

Braden D’Aniello, Sports Writer October 20, 2024

Piloted by quarterback Tyler Knoop, the Stony Brook football team got back in the win column by dissecting a Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) rival. The...

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