SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University football team welcomes Stony Brook for Family & Friends weekend this Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. kickoff at Beirne Stadium.

The Particulars
Opponent: Stony Brook
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)
Kickoff: 2:00 PM
Watch Live: Flo College
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Game Notes: Bryant | Stony Brook

Series History

• This is the eighth matchup between the Bulldogs and the Seawolves.
• Stony Brook leads the all-time series 6-1. The Seawolves have won the last four games, with the Black and Gold's one win coming in 2014 (13-7).
• The last two games have been decided by one possession, with the game in 2024 resulting in a 31-30 OT loss in Smithfield.
• Last season, Bryant took a 28-27 lead with 3:59 remaining only to have the Seawolves score with 51 seconds left.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

• Bryant is 3-0 for the first time since joining the CAA. This is the first 3-0 conference start in DI program history since 2014. That season, Bryant opened the season 4-0 in NEC play before dropping its final two games of the year by a combined 10 points.
• In three CAA games this year, the Bulldogs are holding teams to 15.6 ppg, while averaging 26.3 ppg on offense. Bryant has forced six fumbles, recovering four in three games.
• Bryant allowed 14 or fewer points for the fourth time this season against Maine. It was also the third game this season the Bulldogs have forced multiple turnovers, and the first time since 2018 the defense has had three forced fumbles in a game.
• The Bulldogs are 5-1 this season versus FCS teams, 2-0 at home and 3-1 on the road. The Black and Gold are averaging 332 yards per game against FCS opponents and have forced eight turnovers in six games.
• The Black and Gold return to Smithfield with a 2-0 record at home. The Bulldogs average 26 ppg at Beirne and hold teams to 22 ppg. This is the first time Bryant has started 2-0 at home since 2018. The Black and Gold are averaging 19 ppg in the second half at home.
• Jose Leon continued his hot streak at Maine, tallying two receptions for 63 yards and his first career touchdown as a Bulldog. Over the last three games, he averages 5.3 receptions and 70 yards per game, with three consecutive games of 50+ receiving yards.
• Drake Lusk showed out in the victory at Maine. Lusk tallied 12 tackles, one TFL, one strip sack, and two fumble recoveries, which earned him the weekly honor of CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Lusk leads the team with 62 tackles, averaging 8.8 tackles per game.

A bit about the Seawolves

• Stony Brook heads into Saturday with a 4-3 overall record and a 2-1 record in conference play.
• The Seawolves fell to UAlbany 48-31 last week. Stony Brook leads the CAA in PPG, averaging 33.7 points per game.
• CJ Hester has tallied 11 rushing touchdowns this season, which leads the conference and ranks fourth in the country.
• Stony Brooks defense is averaging 3.5 sacks per game and 9.1 tackles for loss per game, both marks top the conference and rank second and first nationally.
• Khalid Bueno (10.5) and Lance Byndon (7) are both first and second in the CAA in sacks.