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The Stony Brook football team lines up on defense against Rhode Island on Thursday, Sept. 1. The Seawolves finished with their most losses ever this year and are set to lose many impact players. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football headed for rebuild after worst season ever

Mike Anderson December 3, 2022

After suffering through a lost year that was riddled with injury, poor play and disappointment, the Stony Brook football team is now in one of the worst spots it has ever been in. The Seawolves...

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Outside linebacker Carthell Flowers-Lloyd and defensive end Eric Black celebrating a sack against Towson on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Stony Brook football team will wrap up its 2022 season this Saturday at Monmouth. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looking to avoid its worst-ever record

Anthony DiCocco November 16, 2022
After dropping its home finale in heartbreaking fashion, the Stony Brook football team will look to close out its rough 2022 season on a high note with a win against Monmouth.
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Quarterback Charlie McKee and wide receiver Khalil Newton celebrating the game-winning touchdown against Maine on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Stony Brook football team won its first game of the season yesterday in its homecoming game. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football completes thrilling comeback at homecoming

Mike Anderson October 22, 2022
It was a happy homecoming after all for the Stony Brook football team, as a second-half turnaround led to its first win of the 2022 season.
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Stony Brook LB Tyler King named to Jerry Rice Award watch list

Ethan Tam October 28, 2021
Redshirt freshman linebacker Tyler King has only played 12 collegiate games for the Stony Brook football team, but he has already made a name for himself as one of the most feared defenders in his conference.
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Graduate quarterback Tyquell Fields passing the ball to redshirt junior running back Ty Son Lawton in the game against Delaware on Oct. 16. The Seawolves will be going against the Richmond Spiders on Oct. 23.

Football preview: Stony Brook faces Richmond’s tough D but unknown QB status

Matt Lindsay October 22, 2021
After snapping a four-game losing streak at home last Saturday, the Stony Brook football team (2-5, 1-3 CAA) will return to Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium for their homecoming game against the Richmond Spiders on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m.
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The Seawolves in a tackle in a game against the Fordham Rams on Sept. 25.KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Football preview: Top RBs face off as Stony Brook hosts ailing Delaware

Matt Lindsay October 15, 2021
After last week’s comeback effort fell short against Towson, the Stony Brook football team will return home to face the reigning CAA champion, the Delaware Blue Hens, at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m.
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Running back Seba Nekhet making a touchdown in the game against the Fordham Rams on Sept. 25. Nekhet made the first of two touchdowns in the Fordham game.

Stony Brook throttled by Fordham for first non-conference FCS loss since 2016

Ethan Tam September 26, 2021
Facing a winless Fordham Rams team at home and coming off a strong first-half performance last week at No. 3 Oregon, Stony Brook was embarrassed 31-14 by Fordham on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
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Redshirt Freshman Jayden Cook and Redshirt Sophomore Tyler Devera running on to the field.

Football preview: Stony Brook looks to bounce back against Fordham

Matt Lindsay September 23, 2021
Stony Brook will face off against the Fordham Rams on Sept. 25. Despite Fordham’s winless record, the Seawolves should not expect a cakewalk this Saturday.
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Stony Brook hangs around early, but No. 4 Oregon slams door in second half

Stony Brook hangs around early, but No. 4 Oregon slams door in second half

Ethan Tam September 19, 2021
The Seawolves were down by just a field goal at the end of the first quarter and trailed by only 10 at halftime to the No. 4 FBS-ranked Oregon Ducks, the two-time defending Pac-12 champions, making many across the country nervous at the close score.
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Redshirt freshman linebacker Tyler King makes a tackle in a game against New Hampshire on Sept. 2.  TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Football preview: Stony Brook looks to continue non-conference success against Colgate

Ethan Tam September 10, 2021
The Seawolves will travel upstate to face the Colgate Raiders on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Andy Kerr Stadium, looking to rebound from last Thursday's painful season-opening loss to New Hampshire. It will be the first meeting between these two schools since 2013, with Stony Brook leading the all-time series 3-1.
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Stony Brook University Football Team runs out onto the field at the start of the Homecoming game on Oct. 5, 2019. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

Facing difficult road ahead, Stony Brook football seeks consistency in 2021

Ethan Tam August 30, 2021
Picked to finish 10th out of 12 teams in the Colonial Athletic Association, the Stony Brook football team is seeking a reversal of fortunes.
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The official CAA logo. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Colonial Athletic Association releases new plan for the 2021 spring football season

Vincent Giacalone October 3, 2020
Additionally, Stony Brook will play two non-conference games, which will bring its total to eight games – the maximum number that the NCAA has allowed teams to play.
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