GAME #9 - BUFFALO STATE BENGALS AT ST. LAWRENCE SAINTS
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Weeks Field at Leckonby Stadium – Canton, NY
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The matchup
The Buffalo State football team returns to action this weekend with its final road matchup of the season as the Bengals head to St. Lawrence to battle the Saints. All-time, the Saints have a 9-2 edge over the Bengals and have won each of the last six matchups overall. Buffalo State has not beaten St. Lawrence since 2017.
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Last time we met
Last time the two sides met, the Saints came away with a narrow 24-19 win on Coyer Field. Amir Cameron (Brooklyn, NY/James Madison) had 82 passing yards for the Bengals while Otho Cox (Nyack, NY/Nyack) tallied five catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Tajkeoni Ryan (Liverpool, NY/Liverpool) had two sacks and a forced fumble.
After a touchdown on their opening drive, the Saints added another score to head into the half with a 14-0 lead. The Saints added ten points in the third before the Bengals finally broke through on the scoreboard with a kickoff returned for a touchdown.
Despite a pair of late scores from Buffalo State, the Saints were able to run down the clock and halt the Bengals' comeback.
The Bengal breakdown
Cameron has been the primary man under center, playing in all eight games with 884 yards and six touchdowns. JC Dixon (Niagara Falls, NY/Canisius) has also had a strong season with 525 rushing yards, four touchdowns, and three 100-yard rushing performances. Cox has led the receiving room with 383 yards on 36 catches, good for second in the Liberty League, with JP Plaisime (Brooklyn, NY/South Shore) bringing down three touchdowns.
Defensively, Andrew Williams Jr. (North Tonawanda, NY/North Tonawanda) leads the team with 54 total tackles including 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack, and an interception.
Oh captain! My captain!
Leading the Bengals this season are captains Amir Cameron and Brody Stevens. Cameron and Stevens are two key returners for the Bengals this season with Cameron leading the way on the offensive side of the ball and Stevens on the defensive side.
Cameron played in seven games last year, totaling over 1,000 yards with four touchdowns. Stevens appeared in all ten games, tallying 66 tackles and three pass breakups.
About the Bengals' coach
Mike Neale enters his first season leading Buffalo State after most recently serving as the defensive coordinator at Delaware Valley for two seasons. During his time with the Aggies, the team compiled a 16-6 overall record and ranked second in total defense and scoring defense in the country in 2024.
A native of San Diego, Calif., Neale has totaled over 20 years of coaching experience in all three phases as well as a head coach, including 19 years at the Division III level.
Scouting the Saints
The Saints welcome the Bengals with a record of 2-6 (1-4 Liberty League) on the season. Last time out, the Saints fell 54-7 to RPI in a road conference matchup.
Oliver Cheer has thrown for 526 yards with a pair of touchdowns, averaging 65.75 yards per game. Cole Phelan has 352 receiving yards with four touchdowns. On the defensive end, Brennan Twombly has 41 total tackles with two interceptions and three pass breakups.
Head coach Dan Puckhaber enters his tenth season leading the Saints. During his tenure, the Saints have combined for a 30-40 overall record and were conference champions following the 2016 season.
Schedules/results
Buffalo State (1-7, 1-4 Liberty League)
- Sept. 3 – at Brockport, L, 68-0
- Sept. 12 – at Hartwick, L, 47-13
- Sept. 19 – ALFRED STATE (HOMECOMING), L, 41-7
- Sept. 26 – at Union *** , L, 63-14
- Oct. 3 – at Rochester ***, L, 29-18
- Oct. 10 – RPI ***, L, 56-0
- Oct. 24 – HILBERT ***, W, 39-27
- Oct. 31 – ITHACA ***, L, 65-14
- Nov. 7 – at St. Lawrence ***, 1 PM
- Nov. 14 – HOBART ***, 1 PM
*** Liberty League contest ***
St. Lawrence (2-6, 1-4 Liberty League)
- Sept. 4 – at Norwich, W, 18-10
- Sept. 11 – ST. JOHN FISHER, L, 30-10
- Sept. 19 – at Alfred, L, 31-7
- Sept. 26 – at Ithaca ***, L, 66-0
- Oct. 2 – UNION ***, L, 49-7
- Oct. 10 – at Hilbert ***, W, 56-0
- Oct. 24 – HOBART ***, L, 41-0
- Oct. 31 – at RPI ***, L, 54-7
- Nov. 7 – BUFFALO STATE ***, 1 PM
- Nov. 14 – at Rochester ***, 12 PM
*** Liberty League contest ***
