Dillon Dunathan returns to UAlbany football for new coach Tom Perkovich
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Linebacker Dillon Dunathan has returned to the University at Albany football team ahead of training camp, marking his time with a third head coach in four years. Dunathan, who recorded 71 tackles and earned all-league honors last season, expressed his commitment to helping the team improve from a 2-10 record. With new coach Tom Perkovich, Dunathan aims to lead by example and contribute to the team's success this season. The Great Danes begin practice on July 30, as they prepare for their upcoming opener against New Hampshire on August 28.
- •Dillon Dunathan was named honorable mention preseason all-CAA.
- •UAlbany finished last season with a 2-10 record.
- •New head coach Tom Perkovich aims to build a winning program.
- •UAlbany's first practice occurred on July 30 at Casey Stadium.
- •The team will begin the season against New Hampshire on August 28.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Dunathan returns to UAlbany football to help new coach build winner
"Dunathan is playing for his third head coach in his four years with the Great Danes, including his redshirt freshman season in 2023.
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