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Utica defeats RPI 38-14 behind strong passing performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:02 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Utica defeats RPI 38-14 behind strong passing performance

Summary

Utica improved to 2-0 on the season with a 38-14 victory over RPI at East Campus Stadium in Troy, N.Y., on Saturday. Quarterback Tyler Szalkowski led the Pioneers' offense by completing 29 of 38 passes for 402 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Tyshawn Taylor recorded eight catches for 244 yards and a score, while teammate Gabriel Zawolo added 13 receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown. The loss dropped RPI to 1-1 as quarterback Micah Balzarini threw for 156 yards before leaving the game in the fourth quarter. Utica’s offensive coordinator Braeden Zenelovic and Szalkowski both previously played for the University at Albany.

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•Tyler Szalkowski completed 29 of 38 passes for 402 yards and two touchdowns.
•Tyshawn Taylor recorded 244 receiving yards on eight catches.
•RPI linebacker P.J. Poknis led the Engineers with 16 tackles.
•Utica improved to a 2-0 record while RPI fell to 1-1.
•The game took place Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at East Campus Stadium.

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10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Former UAlbany quarterbacks lift Utica over RPI football

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Szalkowski spent his first four college seasons at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level. He appeared in four games in two seasons at UAlbany.
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