The Game: Towson (0-6, 0-2 CAA) vs. Stony Brook (3-2, 1-0 CAA)
When: Sat., Oct. 10 – 4 p.m.
Where: Johnny Unitas® Stadium – Towson, Md.
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/towson-university-tigers-football-vs-stony-towson-maryland-10-10-2026/event/150064E8AC136801
Promotion: Family Weekend
--First 1,000 fans receive Doctoberfest Stein
Game Sponsor: Weis
TV/Online Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network/FloSports Channel on Prime Video
Audio Broadcast: Towsontigers.com
----Broadcasters: Spiro Morekas (PxP), Gordy Combs (Analyst)
Series: Towson leads 6-5
 
TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University football team is back at home for Family Weekend, taking on Stony Brook on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.
 
Tickets for the game are available at https://www.ticketmaster.com/towson-university-tigers-football-vs-stony-towson-maryland-10-10-2026/event/150064E8AC136801. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Doctoberfest Stein, presented by Weis.  For more information on Towson tickets, including group experiences and fundraising opportunities, contact the Towson Ticket Office at 410-704-4501 or by emailing 4tigertix@towson.edu.
 
During this game, Towson will be honoring the 1976 Towson football team which competed in the Stagg Bowl and the 1986 Towson football team which was an NCAA Quarterfinalist.
 
The game will be broadcast on the Monumental Sports Network; check your local listings for channel information. In addition, Spiro Morekas and Gordy Combs will have the online broadcast on the FloSports Channel on Prime Video and the radio call on Towsontigers.com from Unitas.
 
Towson fell to Monmouth 41-40 in New Jersey on Oct. 3, its third defeat of the year by one score, to stand at 0-6 overall and 0-2 in the CAA.  Stony Brook is coming off a bye week, has won its last two, the last a 31-16 win at Fordham on Sept. 26, to be 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the CAA.  Stony Brook is receiving votes in each the STATS FCS and AFCA Coaches polls.
 
This is the 12th all-time meeting between Towson and Stony Brook, with the Tigers having a 6-5 lead.  Stony Brook has won the last two, including a 27-19 win on Long Island on Oct. 25, 2025.  Towson's last win in the series came at Stony Brook in a 21-17 victory on Nov. 12, 2022.
 
Towson's final three home games of the season will be Family Weekend (Oct. 10), Homecoming (Oct. 31) and Senior Day (Nov. 21) respectively.
 
FOURTH YEAR IN PETE SHINNICK ERA
Towson enters its fourth season under head coach Pete Shinnick in 2025.  Under coach Shinnick, Towson has earned three victories over then-top-15 teams and has finished at least .500 in CAA play in each of his first three years.
 
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.).
 
THREE TIGERS RECOGNIZED IN CAA PRESEASON AWARDS
Three players were recognized in the CAA Preseason Honors, led by KJ Brooks being CAA Preseason All-Conference while each Andrew Indorf and Daniel Anderla being CAA Preseason All-Conference Honorable Mention.  All three are honored with preseason league awards for the first time.
 
Brooks, a former FCS Freshman All-American in 2023, has been Towson's primary player at right tackle for the past three seasons.  In 2025, the senior from Olney, Maryland started all 12 games for the Tigers, having starts at right tackle, left guard and left tackle.
 
Indorf, the 2025 CAA Co-Rookie of the Year, was Towson's starting quarterback in all 12 games last year, throwing 59.6% for 2,344 yards, 16 touchdowns and just four interceptions, helping Towson have the fewest interceptions among CAA teams.
 
Anderla worked as Towson's long snapper in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 2025.  Towson's kicker and punter each were all-conference honorees last season, including Caden Williams setting a Towson football single season record for best field goal percentage at 88.2%.
 
THE 2025 STARTING QUARTERBACK RETURNS
Andrew Indorf, the 2025 CAA Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year and Jerry Rice Award finalist, has returned to Towson as the presumptive starting quarterback for 2026.  Indorf is the first Towson quarterback to be the primary starter in back-to-back years since Tom Flacco was a two-year starter in 2018-19.
 
AIR RAID OFFENSE
Towson's passing game has produced some big passing plays in the early going of the season.  Towson is averaging 258.7 passing yards a game, which would be ninth-most in a season all-time in Towson history and most for the Tigers since the 2018 team averaged 275 passing yards a game.
 
Andrew Indorf has six completions of at least 47 yards and five passing touchdowns of at least 30 yards.  Indorf had four touchdown passes of at least 30 yards all of 2025.
 
2026 Towson Touchdowns of 30+ Yards
            8/27 vs. Maine
            --3rd 5:11 - 59-yard TD pass to Cleveland Charlton
            9/5 at Navy
            --2nd 14:52 - 48-yard TD pass to Aaron Enterline
            --2nd 7:50 - 30-yard TD pass to Jacob Zollar
            9/19 vs. Morgan State
            --4th 11:48 - 41-yard TD pass to Aaron Enterline
            9/26 at Delaware State
            --1st 4:55 - 75-yard TD pass to Aaron Enterline
 
ENTERLINE ENTERS
Aaron Enterline has been dominant in his first year with Towson after transferring from Penn State, having 34 catches for 573 yards and eight touchdowns, scoring a touchdown in each of his first six games.  His eight receiving touchdowns are tied for first in FCS, being ninth in FCS with 95.5 receiving yards per game.
 
He wears #0, the same number as Penn State transfer John Dunmore last year.  Dunmore led Towson in receptions and receiving yards last season.
 
RETURNERS STEPPING UP
Several players who returned to Towson from last season have taken up more important roles this year.

Player	2026 Stats	Career Stats Before 2026
#4 TJ Sands (R-So. DB)	50 tkls, 1.5 TFL, 1 FF	16 tkls., 1.0 TFL
#15 Seth Chestnut (R-Fr. LB)	38 tkls., 2.0 TFL, 2 BrUp	2 tkls.
#0 Ben Kumpon (So. LB)	35 tkls., 1.0 TFL	33 tkls., 1.0 sack, 1 INT
#3 Bryan Lodge (R-Jr. DB)	24 tkls., 3.5 TFL, 2 BrUp, 1 FF	2 tkls.
#13 Myles Johnson (Sr. DB)	23 tkls., 2 BrUp, 1 FF, 1 INT	13 tkls.
#9 Chris Koffi (So. DL)	16 tkls.	1 tkl.
#12 Cody Williams (So. DB)	14 tkls., 1 BrUp	9 tkls.

 
TOWSON PICKED SIXTH IN CAA PRESEASON POLL
The Tigers were predicted to finish sixth in the league in the preseason coaches poll.  Towson received 93 points in the poll.  Defending CAA co-champion Rhode Island is predicted to finish first followed by Monmouth and Elon.
2026 CAA Football Predicted Order of Finish (first-place votes)
1. Rhode Island (12 first-place votes) 144
2. Monmouth 119
3. Elon 115
4. New Hampshire 106
5. Stony Brook (1 first-place vote) 105
6. Towson 93
7. Maine 88
8. Campbell 56
9. Bryant 50
10. Sacred Heart 49
11. UAlbany 35
12. North Carolina A&T 28
13. Hampton 26
 
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 in 2025, being elevated to the active roster on Sept. 28 and making his pro debut vs. the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 5.  He played 13 games for the Raiders last season.
 
In addition, three former Tigers currently serve as coordinators in the NFL.  Grant Udinski '19 returns as the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator while Brian Fleury '02 is now the new offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and Brian Duker '11 is the defensive coordinator of the New York Jets.
 
In the CFL, Tibo Debaillie '21 is playing his sixth year as a professional, including season five with the BC Lions.  The Belgium native has played 77 career games in the CFL.
 
Tigers in the Pros – 2026
National Football League
--Carter Runyon, TE: Las Vegas Raiders
--Coordinators:
            --Brian Duker, New York Jets defensive coordinator
            --Brian Fleury, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator
            --Grant Udinski, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator
 
Canadian Football League
--Tibo Debaillie, DL: BC Lions
 
Indoor Football League
--Tyrell Greene Jr., RB: San Diego Strike Force
--Tye Smith, DB: Orlando Pirates (injured)
 
NINE GRADUATES SUITING UP FOR TOWSON
Nine Tigers are suiting up as college graduates, including two who earned a Towson degree.
Towson graduates (2) -
Joden Nelson                          Jordan Sampson
Graduates of other schools (7) -
RJ Adams (N.C. A&T)            Breyden Byrd (W&M)
Marquis Cooper (Buffalo)       Mason Cunningham (Hampden-Sydney)
Josh Gaffney (UAlbany)                     Jaydyn Johnson (Lindenwood)
Salif Nikiema (Eastern)
 
INDORF - TOP-10 AT TOWSON IN PASSING TDS....
Having played 18 games at quarterback for Towson, Andrew Indorf has amassed 31 career passing touchdowns to stand tied for 10th all-time in Towson history.
 
He is approaching the top-10 in several other Towson passing categories.
--Career Passing TDs: t-10th, 31
            --9th: Bret Rogers (1980-83), 33
--Season Passing TDs: --, 15
            --10th: Three players, 19
--Career Passing Yards: --, 3,886
            --10th: Grant Enders (2011-12), 4,423
--Career Passing Completions: --, 310
            --10th: Joe Lee (1996-99), 345
 
...ENTERLINE - TOP-10 TOWSON SINGLE SEASON RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
With eight receiving touchdowns in six games, Aaron Enterline is tied for ninth with the most receiving touchdowns in a single season in Towson history.  The Towson record is 12, set by Shane Leatherbury in 2019 and Mark Orlando in 1994.
 
REPLACING TOWSON LOCAL AT PUNTER
Towson local product Owen Scheihing, a Loyola Blakefield graduate, was averaging 44.2 yards per punt until getting hurt during the game at South Carolina.
 
Freshman Jacob Davis, who is Towson's backup quarterback, is now serving as Towson's punter and holder.  His first game included a 53-yard punt vs. Morgan State.
 
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY
Towson has had to deal with the elements in three games this season, having to deal with rain vs. Maine on Aug .27, at South Carolina on Sept. 12 and at Delaware State on Sept. 26.
 
The weather forced in-game delays twice.
            --Aug. 27 vs. Maine - 1:03 delay in 4th quarter
            --Sept. 12 at S. Carolina - 1:14 delay in 3rd quarter
 
RELYING ON THE FRESHMEN
Towson has been playing its freshmen and redshirt freshmen in some key roles early in the year.
 
Two freshmen, Jerald James and Hayden Loveless, have each started games on the defensive line.  Redshirt freshman Seth Chestnut has a CAA Rookie of the Week honor, being second on the team with 38 tackles.
           
On special teams, redshirt freshman Zaydaan Faridi is 71.4% on field goals.
 
LAST GAME (MONMOUTH 41, TOWSON 40)
(10/3/2026 - WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.):
Towson put together its top offensive performance of the season and had a chance to tie in the final two minutes but came one point short in a 41-40 defeat at Monmouth.
Important Stat:
Towson - 6-for-6 on red zone chances
Monmouth - 416 total offensive yards, averaging 6.3 per play
Top Passer:
Towson - Andrew Indorf: 21-35, 279 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Monmouth - Frankie Weaver: 18-27, 218 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Top Rusher:
Towson - Kemarrion Battles: 17 rush, 58 yards, 1 TD
Monmouth - Elijah Jennings: 16 rush, 92 yards
Top Receiver:
Towson - Aaron Enterline: 6 receptions, 154 yards, 1 TD
Monmouth - Gavin Nelson: 8 receptions, 100 yards, 2 TD
Standout Defensive Player:
Towson - TJ Sands (DB): 17 tackles
Monmouth - Jaeden Jones (DB): 11 tackles, 1 BrUp
 
REPPING THE HOME STATE......
The Towson roster represents the Old Line State well, sporting 47 players from the home state of Maryland.  This includes 12 players from Baltimore City/County: Xzavion Crumb (Baltimore), Chase Dorsey (Parkton), Julius Dorsey Jr. (Baltimore), Alijah Hamond (Baltimore), Asaiah Hamond (Baltimore), Tristen Kenan (Baltimore), Jai Nettles (Lutherville-Timonium), Amari N'nandi Hall (Pikesville), Harrison O'Connell (Towson), Owen Scheihing (Towson), TJ Turner (Windsor Mill) and Isaiah Yates (Baltimore).
 
Towson's 47 Maryland natives come from nine different counties plus Baltimore City.
 
......AND ACROSS THE EASTERN USA
Towson has players from 17 different states, including 15 (and the District of Columbia) east of the Mississippi River.  Not including Maryland, the most are from Virginia (15), Pennsylvania (10), New Jersey (8) and Florida (7).
 
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 FloCollege, the exclusive streaming home of the CAA.  Spiro Morekas and Gordy Combs return as the Towson football broadcast team.
 
SCOUTING STONY BROOK: 
Stony Brook has the top scoring offense in the CAA with 34.8 points scored per game, having scored at least 30 points against all four FCS opponents this season.
 
Leading the top rushing offense in the CAA at 185.6 rushing yards a contest, redshirt junior CJ Hester has 88 carries for 483 yards and a CAA-best 10 touchdowns.  Redshirt sophomore Quinn Boyd passes 66.9% with 1,198 yards, seven touchdowns and three picks.  On defense, redshirt freshman Khalid Bueno is the FCS leader in sacks with 7.5, having 26 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss.
 
LAST TIME VS. STONY BROOK (STONY BROOK 27, TOWSON 19)
(10/25/25, STONY BROOK, N.Y.):
Towson scored two late touchdowns with two-point conversions to pull within one score with 3:37 left but came up just short in a 27-19 defeat at Stony Brook.
Important Stat:
Towson - Scored final 16 points in last 7:19 of game
Stony Brook - 4-4 on fourth down, including two TDs
Top Passer:
Towson - Nathan Kent: 10-22, 183 yards, 2 TD
Stony Brook - Quinn Boyd: 19-29, 176 yards, 1 TD
Top Rusher:
Towson - Nathan Kent: 2 rush, 20 yards
Stony Brook - Roland Dempster: 40 rush, 181 yards, 2 TD
Top Receiver:
Towson - John Dunmore: 7 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD
Stony Brook - Josh Derry: 7 receptions, 73 yards
Standout Defensive Player:
Towson - Alfred Thomas (LB): 12 tackles, 1 sack
Stony Brook - Anthony Ferrelli (DL): 5 tackles
 
NELSON - CAMPBELL TROPHY SEMIFINALIST
Towson offensive lineman Joden Nelson has been named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy®, recognizes an individual as the absolute best scholar-athlete in the nation for combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.  A Towson graduate in sport management, Nelson has played 34 games for the Tigers in his career and is a multiple-time member of the CAA Football Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.
 
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.
 
CHALLENGING FBS COMPETITION
The Tigers will be playing two games against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams this year, playing at Navy from the American Athletic Conference on Sept. 5 and at South Carolina from the Southeastern Conference on Sept. 12.
 
Having played at least one FBS opponent every fall season played (except COVID 2020) since 2008, this is just the second year where Towson is playing two FBS teams.  Towson took on Kent State and LSU in 2012.
 
DO WE KNOW YOU?
With changes to the non-conference schedule and new CAA opponents, Towson will play several opponents in 2026 either for the first time or the first time in several years.
            Aug. 27 vs. Maine - first meeting since 2019
            Sept. 5 at Navy - first meeting since 2008
            Sept. 12 at South Carolina - first meeting
            Sept. 26 at Delaware State - first meeting since 2014
            Nov. 7 at Sacred Heart - first meeting
 
Towson will play five teams in rematches from 2025: Morgan State on Sept. 19, Monmouth on Oct. 3, Stony Brook on Oct. 10, Campbell on Oct. 17 and Elon on Nov. 21.