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RPI football opens season with 35-7 victory over WPI

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

RPI football opens season with 35-7 victory over WPI
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The RPI football team defeated WPI 35-7 in the Transit Trophy Game at ECAV Stadium in Troy on Saturday. Despite WPI controlling possession for nearly 44 minutes, the RPI defense recorded five sacks and two interceptions to secure the win. Junior quarterback Micah Balzarini, making his first career start, completed 8 of 17 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. J.T. Walker returned an interception 66 yards for a score in the third quarter, while senior Kayden White added two rushing touchdowns to seal the result. WPI managed 294 yards of total offense, with quarterback Dylan Gallo throwing for 268 yards and two interceptions in the loss.

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  • •RPI defeated WPI 35-7 in the season-opening Transit Trophy Game.
  • •Micah Balzarini threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start.
  • •J.T. Walker returned a third-quarter interception 66 yards for a touchdown.
  • •RPI recorded five sacks and held WPI to 294 total yards.
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  • 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Defense, big plays lead RPI football to season-opening win over WPI
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The RPI football team's defensive unit could not have hoped for a better start to the 2026 season in Saturday's Transit Trophy Game against WPI.

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