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UAlbany faces Buffalo as Kai Colon aims to develop passing game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:37 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

UAlbany faces Buffalo as Kai Colon aims to develop passing game

Summary

Following a season-opening 28-14 win over New Hampshire, UAlbany prepares to face the University of Buffalo in an away game this Thursday at 7 p.m. UAlbany quarterback Kai Colon enters the matchup after rushing for 90 yards on 15 carries in his debut, though he completed just 7 of 17 passes for 57 yards. Coach Tom Perkovich indicated that the offense must achieve more balance against higher-level competition to supplement the team's strong ground game. Buffalo, a member of the Mid-American Conference, begins its season under head coach Pete Lembo, who formerly coached at UAlbany. The Great Danes hold a 1-10 program record against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents, with their lone victory coming against Buffalo in 2016. UAlbany is set to receive a $315,000 guarantee for playing the game.

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By the Numbers

•UAlbany defeated New Hampshire 28-14 in its season opener last Friday.
•Kai Colon recorded 90 rushing yards and 57 passing yards against New Hampshire.
•Buffalo is starting Elijah Holmes at quarterback for its season opener.
•The game is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. at Buffalo.
•UAlbany is 1-10 all-time against FBS opponents, including a win against Buffalo in 2016.

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6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Coming off season-opening win, UAlbany football looking to get passing game aloft at Buffalo

What they're saying

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In the 28-14 victory over the Wildcats, Colon ran 15 times for 90 yards, including six first downs. When he played for Princeton last year, Colon rushed for 39 yards on 55 carries all season.
— Yahoo Sports

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