ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany and Director of Athletics Mark Benson have named Jared Ambrose as the football program's Interim Head Coach.
 
Ambrose takes over after serving as the team's Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach since 2022. He was elevated to Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2023 season.
 
"Jared has a proven track record of success throughout his coaching career, especially within the CAA," said Benson. "He's helped lead three different programs to deep playoff runs and was an integral asset to this team's success in 2023. We are confident that he is the right person to lead the UAlbany football program this upcoming year."
 
Ambrose has been a staple in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), where he has helped lead three different teams to the FCS National Semifinals, including one run to the FCS National Championship Game.
 
"I'm humbled and grateful to be in this position to accept this station as the Interim Head Coach of the University at Albany Great Dane football program," said Ambrose. "I'd like to thank President Havidán Rodríguez and Athletic Director Mark Benson for entrusting this honor to me. I promise to spend every working minute of being your head coach to make sure everything that we do is intentional, focused, organized and with passion."
 
Ambrose Added "It should go noticed and understood that everything I've been able to do in my career thus far is because I have an amazing family by my side. My wife Ashley and our children Evie, Sawyer and Jace are the most substantial influences in my life, and they have always and will continue to be my purpose."
 
The UAlbany offense flourished under Ambrose in 2023 en route to the program's first-ever FCS National Semifinal appearance and first-ever CAA title. Quarterback Reese Poffenbarger finished as one of the top players in the nation, leading the country with 3,603 passing yards and 246 points responsible for. Wideout Brevin Easton finished fourth in the FCS with 1,086 receiving yards and third with 13 receiving touchdowns. Not far behind, wideout Julian Hicks finished fourth in receiving touchdowns with 11 while picking up 820 yards through the air. On the ground, rookie running back Griffin Woodell claimed the CAA Rookie of the Year award after a stellar season in which the freshman ran for 892 yards and eight touchdowns, adding another four through the air.
 
In total, the 2023 UAlbany offense accounted for 5,524 total yards and 52 touchdowns, finishing as one of the most lethal units in the CAA in a record-breaking year.  
 
Ambrose came to UAlbany in 2022 after spending the previous three years as the offensive coordinator for the University of Delaware. While with the Blue Hens, his offensive unit produced record-setting numbers on its way to a CAA Championship and FCS Semifinal appearance in 2020-21. Running back Dejoun Lee was selected as the CAA Offensive Player of the Year, the third that Ambrose had coached, and quarterback Nolan Henderson was one of the nation's most-efficient passers. Ambrose's offense that year ranked fifth in the nation and first in the CAA in time of possession.
 
Before joining Delaware, Ambrose spent 10 seasons as part of the staff at Towson University, including seven seasons as the team's Offensive Coordinator. During his time with the Tigers, he was a part of three FCS Playoff appearances, including a run to the 2013 National Championship Game.
 
The 2025 football season kicks off on Aug. 30 with a trip to Iowa of the Big Ten (FBS). For the full 2025 schedule, click here or see below.
 
Season ticket deposits for the 2025 season are now being accepted. Returning season ticket holders can log into their Ticket Return accounts now to renew their packages for 2025. New season ticket holders can place their 2025 deposits by clicking here.
 
2025 Season Schedule
Aug. 30 – at Iowa (FBS)
Sept. 6 – at Delaware State
Sept. 13 – Bye
Sept. 20 – CORNELL
Sept. 27 – at New Hampshire*
Oct. 4 – STONY BROOK*
Oct. 11 – Bye
Oct. 18 – RHODE ISLAND*
Oct. 25 – at Villanova*
Nov. 1 – at William & Mary*
Nov. 8 – BRYANT*
Nov. 15 – TOWSON*
Nov. 22 – at Monmouth*
 
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