UAlbany and Buffalo prepare for football rematch on Thursday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The University at Albany returns to face the University of Buffalo on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Broadview Stadium. The matchup comes on the 10th anniversary of the Great Danes' 22-16 victory over the Bulls in 2016. In that contest, Neven Sussman threw two touchdown passes, including a 35-yard winner to Brad Harris, while Mason Gray forced a late fumble to secure the result. UAlbany enters the upcoming game following a season-opening win against New Hampshire. The Great Danes hold an all-time record of 1-10 against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents. For this meeting, UAlbany is set to receive a $315,000 guarantee, an increase from the $275,000 paid during the 2016 game.
- •UAlbany faces Buffalo at 7 p.m. Thursday at Broadview Stadium.
- •UAlbany won the previous meeting 22-16 on September 2, 2016.
- •The Great Danes are 1-10 all-time against FBS competition.
- •UAlbany receives a $315,000 guarantee check for the contest.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Before Thursday's rematch, a look back at UAlbany's shocker over Buffalo
"UAlbany also drove away with a $275,000 guarantee check from Buffalo for what was supposed to be an easy Bulls win.
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