The Game: Towson (3-4, 1-2 CAA) at Stony Brook (3-4, 1-2 CAA)
When: Sat., Oct. 25 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium – Stony Brook, N.Y.
TV/Online Broadcast: FloCollege
----Broadcasters: Jonny Wincott (PxP), Brandon London (analyst), Matt Levine (sideline)
Audio Broadcast: Towsontigers.com
----Broadcasters: Spiro Morekas (PxP), Gordy Combs (Analyst)
Series: Towson leads 6-4

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Coming off the bye week, the Towson University football team returns to the field on Saturday, Oct. 25 on Long Island to take on Stony Brook at 3:30 p.m.

The game will be broadcast online on FloCollege with Jonny Wincott, Brandon London and Matt Levine on the call. In addition, Spiro Morekas and Gordy Combs will have the radio call on Towsontigers.com from Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
 
Each Towson and Stony Brook stand at 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the CAA.  Both teams are also coming off defeats to Monmouth; Towson fell to Monmouth 42-31 at home on Oct. 11 while Stony Brook lost to the Hawks 49-21 in New Jersey on Oct. 18.
 
Since Stony Brook joined the CAA in football in 2013, the two teams have played 10 times, with Towson leading the all-time series 6-4.  Stony Brook won the last meeting, a 52-24 victory in Towson on Oct. 19, 2024.  Towson took the last game on Long Island, winning 21-17 on Nov. 12, 2022, then the fourth straight victory in the series.
 
Towson is playing its next two games on the road, at Stony Brook then at N.C. A&T.  With a Nov. 15 game at UAlbany, this is the first year since 2013 where Towson will play two games in New York State, also playing Stony Brook and UAlbany that year.
 
THIRD YEAR IN PETE SHINNICK ERA
Towson enters its third season under head coach Pete Shinnick in 2024.  Under coach Shinnick, Towson has a 15-15 record, including three victories over then-top-15 teams, including a 34-27 win vs. then-#12/10 William & Mary on Oct. 5, 2024.
 
Towson has had five head coaches in program history: Carl Runk (1969-71), Phil Albert (1972-91), Gordy Combs (1992-2008), Rob Ambrose (2009-22) and Pete Shinnick (2023-pres.).
 
BRODIE, TERRY EARN PRESEASON ALL-CAA
Towson defensive backs Myles Brodie and Xavier Terry have been placed on the 2025 CAA Preseason All-Conference Team.  In addition, two more Tigers, John Dunmore and Rodney Roane Jr., were chosen as CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Honorable Mention.
 
Brodie was a 2024 All-CAA Third Team defensive back for Towson, having the team lead with two interceptions and nine pass break-ups.  The redshirt senior cornerback added 44 tackles and had a four-game streak with at least one pass break-up.
 
Terry has been in the top-two for Towson in tackles in each of the past two seasons, including last year tallying up 82 tackles, five pass break-ups, an interception and two forced fumbles.  The redshirt senior safety had at least four tackles in all 12 games last season.
 
In his first full year with the team in 2024, Dunmore was Towson's leader in receiving yards with 619 and receiving touchdowns with five.  Also serving as a special teams returner, the redshirt senior wide receiver had at least 35 receiving yards in 10 games last year.
 
Roane played all 12 games at linebacker in 2024, finishing second on the team with four sacks, adding 58 tackles and five tackles for loss.  The senior had at least three tackles in all 12 games last season.
 
IT'S TIME TO START RUNNING!
Towson will have new players carrying the ball with all running backs recording yards last year having departed, including Devin Matthews and Tyrell Greene Jr., who each averaged 6+ yards a carry in 2024.
 
Graduate transfer Al Wooten II, who played at Mercer and Duke, has taken the lead on carries, rushing 86 times for 306 yards and three scores.  True freshman Kemarrion Battles has 55 rushing attempts for 227 yards and one touchdown.
 
MOVING UP THE SACKS LIST
During the Shinnick era, Towson has caused more pressure on the quarterback with 33 sacks in 2024.  With 29 sacks in 2023, Towson has had its top two sack totals in a season since 2013.  Towson's six sacks vs. N.C. A&T on Nov. 16, 2024 ties the most amount in a game for the Tigers since having seven at Villanova on Oct. 27, 2012.
 
Season Sacks - Towson
2013 - 41                     2019 - 22 (no 2020 season, COVID)
2014 - 28                     2021 - 22
2015 - 22                     2022 - 21
2016 - 20                     2023 - 29
2017 - 26                     2024 - 33
2018 - 23                     2025 - 8          
 
17 GRADUATES SUITING UP FOR TOWSON
17 Tigers are suiting up as college graduates, including 10 who earned a Towson degree.
 
Towson graduates (10) -
Myles Brodie                           CJ McClendon
Sean Brown                            Sam Reynolds
John Dunmore                        Mike Swain
Jean Germain                         Xavier Terry
Nathan Kent                            Kaden White
 
Graduates of other schools (7) -
Bryce Butler (Ohio)                             Shamar Graham (Virginia Union)
Carnell Davis (Duquesne)                  Myles Turner (UMass)
Wyatt Draeger (San Diego St.)          Al Wooten (Duke, Mercer)
Ja'Mez Drummer (Old Dominion)
 
RECEIVER DEPTH
Towson has a lot of depth in those catching the football, currently having four players who have at least 800 career receiving yards.  John Dunmore surpassed the career 1000-yard mark on Oct. 11, having 1,056, including 957 at Towson.

Player	2025 Stats	Career Stats
#0 John Dunmore	31 rec., 338 yds, 4 TD	83 rec., 1056 yds, 9 TD
#1 Zay Perkins	7 rec., 122 yds., 1 TD	77 rec., 932 yds, 10 TD
#11 Jaceon Doss	18 rec., 453 yds, 3 TD	47 rec., 903 yds, 6 TD
#14 Lukkas Londono	13 rec., 140 yds, 2 TD	65 rec., 818 yds, 4 TD
#12 Sam Reynolds	12 rec., 98 yds	39 rec., 371 yds, 1 TD

 
TOWSON PICKED SIXTH IN CAA PRESEASON POLL
The Tigers were predicted to finish sixth in the league in the preseason coaches poll.  Towson received 108 points in the poll.  Defending CAA co-champion Rhode Island is predicted to finish first followed by Monmouth and Villanova.
 
2025 CAA Football Predicted Order of Finish (first-place votes)
1. Rhode Island (8 first-place votes) 163
2. Monmouth (4 first-place votes) 142
3. Villanova (2 first-place votes) 139
4. Stony Brook 125
5. UNH 119
6. Towson 108
7. William & Mary 104
8. Elon 98
9. Maine 71
10. Campbell 53
11. Hampton 50
12. UAlbany 47
13. Bryant 32
14. North Carolina A&T 23
 
TIGERS IN THE PROS
Several Tigers have been competing in the professional ranks after their time with the Black & Gold.
 
Carter Runyon was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders, later being placed on the practice squad.  He was elevated to the active roster on Sept. 28, making his professional debut vs. the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 5.  It is the second straight year where Towson has had an undrafted free agent signing, with Robert Javier signing with the Tennessee Titans in 2024.
 
Another Towson alum, Grant Udinski '19, is the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025.  A 2018 CSC Academic All-America® First Team defensive lineman, he spent the last three years as assistant OC for the Minnesota Vikings.
 
In the CFL, Tibo Debaillie '21 is playing his fifth year as a professional, including season four with the BC Lions.  The Belgium native has played 59 career games in the CFL.
 
Tigers in the Pros – 2025
National Football League
--Carter Runyon, Las Vegas Raiders
--Nchabanu Fortaboh, Baltimore Ravens/New England Patriots (rookie invite)
 
Canadian Football League
--Tibo Debaillie, DL: BC Lions
--Robert Javier, DB: Saskatchewan Roughriders (signee)
 
Indoor Football League
--Shane Simpson, RB: Fishers Freight
--Tye Smith, DB: Massachusetts Pirates
 
LAFOLLETTE - CAMPBELL TROPHY SEMIFINALIST
Bryce LaFollette was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy® on Sept. 24.  The Campbell Trophy®, awarded by the National Football Foundation (NFF), recognizes an individual as the absolute best scholar-athlete in the nation for combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.
 
LaFollette is Towson's punter, averaging 44.3 yards per punt, including six punts over 50 yards and nine landing inside the 20-yard line.  In the classroom, the redshirt junior is set to graduate in the spring with a degree in marketing/business administration.  He is also an active community service contributor with Towson football and in his hometown.
 
INDORF - JERRY RICE AWARD WATCH LIST
Towson is starting a true freshman at quarterback, Andrew Indorf.  His play has earned him a spot on the Jerry Rice Award Watch List, the award for the top freshman in FCS play.  Through three games, the Florida native is passing 61.9% with 1458 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions.
 
It is the first time Towson has started a true freshman since Peter Athens started six games in 2009.  Indorf was selected to start at QB above Sean Brown, Towson's starting QB in 2024, and Nathan Kent, the starting QB for the Tigers in 2023.
 
XAVIER TERRY - 200+ CAREER TACKLES
On Oct. 4, Xavier Terry surpassed the career 200-tackle mark, all in his time with Towson from 2021-25.  He currently stands with 214 career tackles.
 
A converted linebacker, the 2023 Wardell Turner Scholarship recipient has been a starter at safety for Towson since the beginning of the Pete Shinnick era in 2023.  He was the team's leading tackler in 2023 with 75 and was second in 2024 with 82.
 
REINFORCEMENTS INCOMING
Towson has brought in 47 new players for 2025, including 32 true freshmen and 15 transfers.  They add to the 57 returners for a 104-man roster.
 
Newcomers:
            --Offense: 13 freshmen, six transfers (30 returners)
            --Defense: 15 freshmen, nine transfers (24 returners)
            --Special Teams: Four freshmen (three returners)
 
Of Towson's 104 players, 71 have played just at Towson and 33 are transfers.
 
LAST GAME (#12/11 MONMOUTH 42, TOWSON 31)
(10/11/2025 - TOWSON, MD.):
Towson tied the game early in the fourth quarter in its upset bid of No. 12/11 Monmouth but fell to the Hawks 42-31 during Homecoming.
Important Stat:
Towson - Second straight 250+ yard passing game
Monmouth - Scored TDs on six of eight drives which did not end halves
Top Passer:
Towson - Andrew Indorf: 21-28, 292 yards, 2 TD
Monmouth - Derek Robertson: 27-32, 250 yards, 2 TD
Top Rusher:
Towson - Al Wooten II: 15 rush, 41 yards
Monmouth - Rodney Nelson: 27 rush, 152 yards, 1 TD
Top Receiver:
Towson - Jaceon Doss: 7 receptions, 139 yards
Monmouth - Josh Derry: 7 receptions, 73 yards
Standout Defensive Player:
Towson - Xavier Terry (DB): 11 tackles, 1 FF
Monmouth - Josiah Graham (DL): 3 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 2 FF
 
REPPING THE HOME STATE......
The Towson roster represents the Old Line State well, sporting 43 players from the home state of Maryland.  This includes 10 players from Baltimore City/County: Xzavion Crumb (Baltimore), Chase Dorsey (Parkton), Julius Dorsey (Baltimore), Alijah Hamond (Baltimore), Asaiah Hamond (Baltimore), Cordell Jefferson (Baltimore), Bennett Miller (Timonium), Amari N'nandi Hall (Pikesville), Owen Scheihing (Towson) and Isaiah Yates (Baltimore).
 
...AND THE SUNSHINE STATE
Towson has 14 players from the state of Florida on the roster.  Towson head coach Pete Shinnick was at the University of West Florida (UWF) from 2016-22.  Among the 14 include Fort Lauderdale native John Dunmore, Towson's leading receiver in 2024 with 619 yards.
 
Though a Texas native, Caden Williams, Towson's kickoff specialist, is a UWF transfer who played for Shinnick in 2022.
 
TOWSON TO APPEAR ON MONUMENTAL SPORTS NETWORK
Four Towson football home games will be appearing on Monumental Sports Network this season.  The home of the Washington Capitals, Mystics and Wizards, Monumental Sports Network is based out of Bethesda and is aired across the DMV, spanning from Pennsylvania, West Virginia and North Carolina.
 
In addition, all Towson home games and road games at CAA opponents will be aired on FloFootball, the exclusive streaming home of the CAA.  Spiro Morekas and Gordy Combs return as the Towson football broadcast team.
 
SCOUTING STONY BROOK:
Stony Brook head coach Billy Cosh was named the AFCA FCS and CAA Coach of the Year in his first season at the helm of the Seawolves last year after guiding the team to eight victories.
 
Hampton graduate transfer Chris Zellous is at quarterback, throwing 62.4% for 1246 yards, seven TDs and five picks, adding 392 yards rushing.  2024 First Team All-CAA running back Roland Dempster leads the third-ranked rushing offense in the CAA with 709 rushing yards and seven scores.  Redshirt junior linebacker Anthony Ferrelli is fourth in the CAA in tackles per game, totaling 66 with 3.5 tackles for loss.
 
LAST TIME VS. STONY BROOK (STONY BROOK 52, TOWSON 24)
(10/19/2024 - TOWSON, MD.):
Despite leading 17-14 in the second quarter, Towson fell to Stony Brook 52-24 on Homecoming.
Important Stat:
Towson - Averaged 7.3 yards per rush play
Stony Brook - Had 80 offensive plays for 37:04 time of possession
Top Passer:
Towson - Sean Brown: 12-20, 158 yards, 1 INT
Stony Brook - Tyler Knoop: 34-40, 387 yards, 6 TD
Top Rusher:
Towson - Tyrell Greene Jr.: 16 rush, 115 yards, 1 TD
Stony Brook - Roland Dempster: 16 rush, 103 yards
Top Receiver:
Towson - John Dunmore: 3 receptions, 60 yards
Stony Brook - Jasiah Williams: 9 receptions, 92 yards, 3 TD
Standout Defensive Player:
Towson - Daniel Raymond (LB): 6 tackles, 2 BrUp
Stony Brook - Rushawn Lawrence (DL): 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FF             
 
IMPORTANT DATES: TOWSON VS. STONY BROOK
--Oct. 17, 2015 (Stony Brook, N.Y. - Towson 21-14):
Following SBU missing a 24-yard field goal, Towson drove down 80 yards in nine plays, capped with Darius Victor's second rushing touchdown with 50 seconds left, to take its first lead of the game and win 21-14 after being down 14-0 in the first quarter. Victor finished with 73 yards and two touchdowns.
 
--Oct. 8, 2016 (Towson, Md. - Stony Brook 27-20):
Towson's 17-0 first half run did not hold up as Stony Brook outscored the Tigers 20-3 in the second half to win 27-20. Ellis Knudson completed 20-of-33 passes for 250 yards and two scores while Stony Brook's Stacey Bedell ran for 125 yards and two scores.
 
--Oct. 6, 2018 (Towson, Md. - Towson 52-28)
In the first matchup between ranked opponents at Unitas since 2013, #23 Towson scored five first half touchdowns en route to a 52-28 defeat of #13 Stony Brook, Towson's second win over a top-15 opponent in its last three games. Tom Flacco was 23-for-33 in the air for 319 yards and four touchdowns, finding Shane Leatherbury nine times for 129 yards.
 
CAA FOOTBALL SHAKEUP
CAA Football will undergo changes following the 2025 season.  Villanova, whom Towson will play on Nov. 8, and William & Mary will depart for the Patriot League in football following this season.  The league will add Sacred Heart, currently an FCS independent, starting in the 2026 season.
 
TOWSON WINS THE BATTLE FOR GREATER BALTIMORE
John Dunmore's TD catch with 24 seconds left returned The Battle for Greater Baltimore trophy to Towson as the Tigers defeated Morgan State 27-22 on Sept. 6 in a matchup of the two closest teams in FCS football, separated by 4.6 miles.
 
Towson is now 24-6 all-time against the Bears, having won eight straight games.  Morgan State's last win in the series came on Sept. 26, 2009, a 12-9 victory in Baltimore.
 
CARL RUNK (1936-2024)
The first-ever head coach of Towson football Carl Runk passed away on Nov. 24, 2024 at the age of 88.
 
He served as head coach for three years from 1969-71, including a 6-2 season in 1970.  He also was head coach of Towson men's lacrosse from 1968-98, leading that team to 262 victories and the 1974 DII national championship.  Runk was inducted into the Towson Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007.
(information by Pete Schlehr, Towson SID Emeritus)