Stony Brook edges Fordham 27-21 in thrilling Homecoming clash

In a closely contested game on Saturday, Stony Brook triumphed over Fordham with a final score of 27-21. The match began with Fordham taking an early lead when CJ Montes scored on an 11-yard run late in the first quarter. Stony Brook responded with a field goal and a touchdown pass from Tyler Knoop to Jayden Cook, briefly taking the lead before a defensive touchdown by Peter Chalhoub put Fordham back in front. As the game progressed, Stony Brook regained momentum with a touchdown from Roland Dempster just before halftime, leading 17-10. The second half saw Fordham's Alex Kemper intercept a pass and return it for a touchdown, giving the Rams a 21-17 advantage. However, Stony Brook's offense, led by freshman quarterback Malachi Marshall, executed a no-huddle, shotgun strategy that proved effective. Marshall completed 18 of 36 passes for 268 yards, while Knoop added another 60 yards through the air. Brandon Boria's 6-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter secured the lead for Stony Brook, who managed to hold on for the victory. The team amassed a total of 328 passing yards and 104 rushing yards, demonstrating a balanced offensive attack. This win marked Stony Brook's second consecutive victory, improving their record to 2-1, while Fordham fell to 0-3. The loss was particularly disappointing for Fordham, as it occurred during their Homecoming game, evening the all-time series between the two teams at 4-4.