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The Stony Brook football team earned a spot in the AFCA Coaches Top-25 Poll for the first time since 2019 as the organization announced the Seawolves at No. 24 on Oct. 21. 
 
The Seawolves have tallied votes from the AFCA poll for the last seven weeks and have been recognized on the Stats Perform list for the last six weeks. They have also received votes in the CBS Sports FCS Top-25 poll this season. 

In their last time out, Tyler Knoop threw for a career-high 387 yards and broke the program record with six passing touchdowns, while Roland Dempster put up 103 yards on the ground as Stony Brook dominated Towson, 52-24, on the road on Oct. 19.

The Seawolves head back to Long Island for their next battle as they host No. 15 William & Mary for Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 26th. The Seawolves are 1-4 all-time against the Tribe and are looking for their first victory over W&M at LaValle Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. and the contest will air live on SNY and stream live on FloFootball.

To purchase season, single game, mini plans or group tickets, click here or call 631-632-WOLF (9653) or email [email protected].

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Stony Brook football is set to open the 2024 season on Aug. 31 at Marshall University in West Virginia. Photo courtesy Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook Football team has announced the program’s 2024 Game Theme schedule. The list of theme games includes the Welcome Back Bash, SeaPups Kids Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Homecoming, Salute to Service, Healthcare Appreciation Day and more.

The Seawolves’ home opener on Sept. 9 against Stonehill will be a celebration of welcoming Seawolves country back to LaValle Stadium with our 2024 Welcome Back Bash. Stony Brook faculty and staff will also be encouraged to come out for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day, as the members will receive a discount for themselves and family members to show our gratitude for their work. Additionally, select faculty and staff members will be recognized on the field for their dedication.

Stony Brook returns home to face Morgan State for the second time in program history on Sept. 28th. Coinciding with Stony Brook CommUniversity Day, the Seawolves will be honoring all the youth for our SeaPups Kids Day. The SeaPups will get to enjoy in-game activities, free giveaways, and other events to celebrate the youth in our community.

Following SeaPups Day, the team welcomes Villanova to LaValle Stadium for Stony Brook’s Oktoberfest celebration on Oct. 5. For the first game of October, the theme night will be honoring Breast Cancer Awareness as the players will be wearing splashes of pink on their jersey and cancer survivors will be recognized in collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine.

The squad will battle William & Mary in the 2024 Homecoming game and Red Out on Oct. 26. There will be pre-game and in-game activities designed for alumni, students, faculty, staff and their families. All fans will be encouraged to wear red and participate in the Red Out by showing off their Stony Brook pride!

For the 26th time in program history, the Seawolves and Great Danes of Albany will battle for the Golden Apple on Nov. 9. Stony Brook will host its first-ever Salute to Service game as past and present service members of all branches of the military and first responders will receive a ticket discount. The team will also be hosting Scout Day for all local area scouts.

The final game for the Seawolves is Senior Day against Monmouth on Nov. 23. Stony Brook will also honor healthcare workers as well for Healthcare Appreciation Day and will be bringing awareness to mental health with Mental Health Awareness day at LaValle Stadium.

FULL CALENDAR:
Sept. 7 – Stonehill – Home Opener, Welcome Back Bash, and Faculty and Staff Appreciation
Sept. 28 – Morgan State – SeaPups Kids Day and CommUniversity Day
Oct. 5 – Villanova – Breast Cancer Awareness and Oktoberfest
Oct. 26 – William & Mary – Homecoming and Red Out
Nov. 9 – UAlbany – Golden Apple Game, Salute To Service, and Scout Day
Nov. 23 – Monmouth – Senior Day, Healthcare Appreciation Day, and Mental Health Awareness

To purchase season, single game, mini plans or group tickets, click here or call 631-632-WOLF (9653) or email [email protected].