New Hampshire Defeats Albany 24-6 in CAA Opener

Wildcats score in all four quarters to take down Great Danes

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:49am

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New Hampshire's Matt Vezza threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for a score, to lead the Wildcats to a 24-6 victory over Albany in a Coastal Athletic Association conference opener on Saturday.

Why it matters

This early-season conference matchup between New Hampshire and Albany sets the tone for the rest of the CAA schedule, as both teams look to position themselves for a potential playoff berth later in the year.

The details

Vezza's efficient passing and rushing performance paced the Wildcats, who scored in all four quarters to pull away from the Great Danes. New Hampshire's defense also held Albany to just 6 points on the day.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Matt Vezza

The New Hampshire quarterback threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for a score in the Wildcats' win.

New Hampshire

The Wildcats are a member of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) conference in college football.

Albany

The Great Danes are also a member of the CAA conference and were defeated by New Hampshire in this matchup.

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What’s next

New Hampshire will look to build on this conference-opening win as they continue their CAA schedule, while Albany will aim to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This victory gives New Hampshire an early advantage in the CAA standings and demonstrates the Wildcats' ability to win on the road against a conference opponent.