UAlbany and Dayton Tangle in Second Annual Gridiron Classic on Saturday, Dec. 1

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Dayton, Ohio – Northeast Conference champion UAlbany will meet Dayton, the Pioneer Football League co-champion, in the second annual Gridiron Classic on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET. WOFX-980 AM will air the bowl game live from Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. A live streaming video freed of the game and live stats will be available cost-free courtesy of www.daytonflyers.com.

The Great Danes, who have won seven in a row, wrapped up their first NEC championship in four years with a 49-14 victory over Central Connecticut State on Nov. 17. UAlbany (8-3, NEC 6-0) became the fifth in league history to go undefeated in conference play. The Great Danes are making their first postseason appearance since 2002.

Dayton (10-1, PFL 6-1) shared the Pioneer League title with San Diego, but defeated the Toreros in the regular-season head-to-head matchup to earn a Gridiron Classic berth. The Flyers, who are No. 24 in the current Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Coaches’ Poll, are ranked first in the mid-major polls.

The Gridiron Classic also features the top active FCS coaches in career victories. Dayton’s Mike Kelly, who has a 245-54-1 record, is in his 27th season at the helm. He had led the program to seven league championships. Bob Ford, who is in his 35th varsity campaign, has a 225-161-1 career mark. Ford, the NEC coach of the year, has guided the Great Danes to three NEC crowns.

Second Annual Gridiron Classic

Northeast Conference Champion vs. Pioneer Football League Champion

UAlbany (8-3) vs. #24 Dayton (10-1)

Saturday, Dec. 1, 1:00 p.m., Welcome Stadium, Dayton, Ohio

GRIDIRON Live Video Stream

Northeast Conference Link to Live Video Stream & Live Stats: