Kai Colón threw two absolute touchdown passes, Albany’s defense straight-up scored *twice*, and the Great Danes pulled off a massive 45-35 victory over the No. 12 ranked Campbell Fighting Camels on Saturday. This wasn’t just a win, this was a statement.
The Great Danes Came Out Swinging With Defensive Thunder
From the jump, Albany was on fire. Dillon Dunathan set the tone by scooping up a fumble and taking it 77 yards to the house for an early Great Danes lead. Seriously, a 77-yard fumble return? That’s how you get things rolling! A second fumble recovery then led directly to a 14-yard touchdown run by Colón himself, putting Albany up 14-7. Rahshan La Mons decided he wanted in on the action too, bolting an insane 63 yards for a touchdown later in the first quarter, giving Albany a dominant 21-7 lead. Campbell tried to claw back, managing a couple of touchdowns in the second, but Albany still held strong, leading 31-21 at halftime. The third quarter saw even more defensive magic when Jamari Young intercepted a Kamden Sixkiller pass and returned it 25 yards for *another* defensive touchdown, stretching Albany’s lead to 38-21.
Campbell’s Fightback Shut Down By Relentless Albany Pressure
You gotta hand it to Campbell, they didn’t just roll over. Sixkiller connected with Chinua Ezeigbo for a 27-yard touchdown pass in the third, and JJ Cowan busted loose for a 41-yard touchdown run early in the fourth. Just like that, it was a nail-biting 38-35. But this Albany defense, man, they regrouped when it mattered most. They locked Campbell down, forcing a crucial punt and then two turnovers on downs, completely stifling the Camels’ comeback bid. Colón then delivered the knockout punch, hitting BJ Norman with a 16-yard touchdown pass to seal the 45-35 win. Colón finished with 214 yards passing, and Norman was his main target, hauling in 99 yards on eight receptions. La Mons was a beast on the ground, rushing for 119 yards. And talk about a force on defense: Shawan Lewis racked up 3 1/2 sacks in this game, bringing his season total to a mind-blowing 9 1/2! Campbell’s Sixkiller threw for 271 yards, Ezeigbo had 110 receiving yards, and Cowan ran for 97 yards including three touchdowns, showing why they’re ranked No. 12 after a 7-1 start to their season, which was their first 7-win season since their program restarted 19 years ago.
Next up, Albany heads to Bryant next Saturday, while Campbell will host Stony Brook. This Great Danes team is building something special, and after a win like this, everyone in the Coastal Athletic Association has to be paying attention.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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