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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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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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Defensive backs Shamoun Duncan-Niusulu (5) and Jordan Jackson (21) attempt to jar the ball loose from Villanova running back Ja'briel Mace in a game on Oct. 5. The secondary will be heavily tested this weekend against Towson. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Five Q’s: Stony Brook football looks to rebound against Towson

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor • October 18, 2024

After receiving a much needed week of rest on the heels of its first loss in Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) play, the Stony Brook football...

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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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Running back Roland Dempster (center) runs the ball into the open field against New Hampshire on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dempster will look to steal some of the shine from Monmouth running back Jaden Shirden this Saturday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football has nightmare matchup ahead with Monmouth’s Shirden

Alex D'Amaro • November 3, 2023

With time running out to find its first win of the season, the Stony Brook football team will hope to get its first road victory in two years this...

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Running back Roland Dempster rushes for a touchdown against New Hampshire on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dempster will look to get things going for the Stony Brook football team at Villanova tomorrow. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football kicks off road trip at No. 19 Villanova

Alex D'Amaro • October 27, 2023

With the season winding down, the Stony Brook football team is officially in danger of its first-ever winless season. This Saturday, the Seawolves...

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Wide receiver Anthony Johnson catches a pass against Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 23. Johnson leads the Stony Brook football team in catches and receiving yards this year. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looking to cash in on extra rest versus Fordham

Alex D'Amaro • October 13, 2023
Coming off an unexpected bye week, the Stony Brook football team will look to convert the extra rest into an upset win. The Seawolves had their game against Morgan State scheduled for last Saturday canceled due to a shooting on the campus during the week.
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Strong safety Nick Chimienti knocks down Richmond quarterback Jackson Hardy on the blitz on Saturday, Sept. 23. Chimienti leads the Coastal Athletic Association with four takeaways this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Nick Chimienti becoming a bright spot for Stony Brook football

Kenny Spurrell • October 2, 2023

In the middle of a very rough year, strong safety Nick Chimienti is giving the Stony Brook football team something to smile about. The fourth-year...

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Quarterback Casey Case prepares to throw a pass against Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 23. Case had one of the best performances in Stony Brook football history at Maine, but the team still lost. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football remains winless after blowout loss

Cameron Takmil • September 30, 2023
Despite a great effort from quarterback Casey Case, the Stony Brook football team officially fell to sole possession of last place in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). In a battle between the two remaining winless teams in the CAA, the Seawolves found themselves on the wrong end of a one-sided game.
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Middle linebacker Aidan Kaler (38) flexes his muscles after making a stop against Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 23. Kaler leads the Stony Brook football team with 36 total tackles this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football squares off with another winless foe

Anthony DiCocco • September 29, 2023
Still winless, the Stony Brook football team will look to find its first triumph of the season in a similar fashion to last year. This Saturday, they will head up to Orono, Maine to take on the Maine Black Bears at 3:30 p.m.
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Wide receiver Anthony Johnson highpoints the ball for his first career catch on Aug. 31. Johnson leads the Stony Brook football team in every receiving category this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Anthony Johnson budding into a star for Stony Brook football

Kenny Spurrell • September 25, 2023
After not seeing any action last year with James Madison University (JMU), wide receiver Anthony Johnson has become a massive acquisition for the Stony Brook football team. Johnson has made the most of the opportunity he has been given.
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Strong safety Jalen Hoyle returns an interception against Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 23. Hoyle had a sack and a pick against the Spiders. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football loses one-point nailbiter to Richmond

Mike Anderson • September 23, 2023
Though the Stony Brook football team’s secondary had its best game in years, it still was not enough to carry it to victory. While fighting through the rain and wind on Saturday afternoon at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, the Seawolves fell a point shy of a win against the Richmond Spiders.
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