{
  "id": 6127314,
  "title": "Columbia makes early-season statement, thumps Queensbury 48-27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/columbia-makes-early-season-statement-thumps-queensbury-48-27",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/columbia-makes-early-season-statement-110000013.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Columbia's football team delivered an impressive opening-week performance, defeating Queensbury 48-27. Quarterback Tyler Connolly led the offense, connecting for a touchdown on a 21-yard pass and adding a 75-yard kickoff return. Running back Christopher Bello-O Donnell had a standout game, scoring twice with a 70-yard punt return and a 24-yard rushing touchdown. The Blue Devils also scored a touchdown on a kickoff return and a pick-six. This dominant victory against a strong opponent marked an early-season statement for the young team.",
  "summary": "A 48-27 statement win caps a big opening night for the Blue Devils, plus highlights from CBA, Averill Park, and Glens Falls.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}