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Shawan Lewis shines with 9.5 sacks for UAlbany in FCS debut season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Shawan Lewis shines with 9.5 sacks for UAlbany in FCS debut season

Summary

UAlbany senior defensive end Shawan Lewis is tied for second in the Football Championship Subdivision with 9.5 sacks heading into the game against Bryant University on Saturday. Lewis, who transferred from Bowie State and missed the entire 2025 season due to hip surgeries, has had a significant impact on the Great Danes, helping them to a 6-3 overall record and contention for a league title. He earned CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors after contributing 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in a recent victory over No. 15 Campbell. UAlbany aims to capitalize on its momentum with three regular-season games remaining.

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By the Numbers

•Lewis leads UAlbany with 9.5 sacks this season.
•He was named CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Week after a standout game against Campbell.
•UAlbany is currently 6-3 overall and 4-1 in CAA play.
•The team is competing for a league title with three games left in the regular season.
•Lewis previously played at Bowie State before transferring to UAlbany.

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — UAlbany football's Shawan Lewis making 'big-time plays' in 1st FCS season

What they're saying

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Lewis is tied for second in the Football Championship Subdivision with 9 1/2 sacks as 21st-ranked UAlbany enters Saturday's game against Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I.
— Yahoo Sports

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