READING, Pa. – Albright Football will be kicking off their 2026 campaign against Gallaudet on Friday at 6:00 p.m. Friday's game will also serve as Gallaudet's first game and mark the third time in as many seasons the two squads have opened against one another. Albright's 1975, 1976 & 1977 teams will be honored during halftime.
TALE OF THE TAPE
2025 Records: Albright (4-6) vs Gallaudet (1-8)
Where: Gene L. Shirk Stadium // Reading, Pa.
When: Friday, September 4
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Kickoff: 6:00 p.m.
TWO DEEPS:
Albright
Gallaudet
ABOUT ALBRIGHT
Last season the Lions won their most games since 2017, including their first Pretzel Bowl victory since the same season.
Shaun Weaver returns for his second year as head coach along with coordinators
Danny Collins,
Mark Fetterman and a number of assistants returning as well.
In 2025 the Lions' offense finished third in the conference with 231 passing yards per game and ranked fourth with 17 touchdown passes.
Chase Roberts returns for his senior season following a 2025 campaign that saw the quarterback receive recognition as an All-MAC Honorable Mention. Also returning for their senior season is wide receiver
Alden Stickler who posted career highs in both catches (36) and receiving yards (584) last season and sits on the doorstep of 1,100 career receiving yards (1,098).
Albright's defense ranked fifth in the conference with 21 sacks last season with returning senior
Darien Osmun tying for the team's lead with three. The Lions allowed only 176.2 passing yards per game which ranked fourth in the conference.
Amon McLaughlin made in immediate impact in his first collegiate season with 10 pass breakups in nine games and will look to once again be a key component for the Lions' defense in what will be his sophomore season.
ABOUT GALLAUDET
The Bison are led by Head Coach Stefan Lefors in what will be his second season with the team after being hired in April of 2025.
Gallaudet's offense is built around a run-first mentality totaling 281 attempts compared to 210 pass attempts last season. Marcus Brown-Gabriel can be expected to serve as the focal point on the Bison's ground attack and finished with 417 rushing yards and a pair of scores in addition to 52 yards and one touchdown through the air.
As a team the Bison allowed over 400 yards (464.8) of offense per game including over 200 in both the air and on the ground. Linebacker Dawson Ethington is returning for what will be his senior season after posting 49 tackles, including six for a loss, and a pair of sacks.
