{
  "id": 5637493,
  "title": "UAlbany lets one slip at Buffalo as brutal future FBS schedule looms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/ualbany-lets-one-slip-at-buffalo-as-brutal-future-fbs-schedule-looms",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T20:35:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ualbany-lets-one-slip-buffalo-203524499.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAlbany suffered a 21-17 loss to University at Buffalo on Thursday night, despite having a chance to pull off an upset in the FBS schedule. Senior quarterback Kai Colon threw for two touchdowns, including a 14-yarder to Tavahri Groves with 3 minutes left in the third quarter, and a 24-yarder on fourth-and-2 on the final drive. However, the team made crucial mistakes that led to their defeat. UAlbany coach Tom Perkovich expressed pride in his team's effort despite the loss, stating they have the right people and continue to work toward improvement. The team will face a tougher FBS schedule in the coming years, including games against Purdue, Michigan State, and Cincinnati.",
  "summary": "Late miscues doom UAlbany at Buffalo ahead of future Power Four matchups.",
  "key_points": [
    "UAlbany lost 21-17 to Buffalo in FBS game",
    "Kai Colon threw 2 TDs, but crucial mistakes cost them",
    "Team faces tougher schedule with Purdue, Michigan State, Cincinnati"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}