8-3
2025 record
69%
Win rate, 3yr
$18.2k
Avg net price
56%
Grad rate
The program
Blaise Faggiano, Head coach · bvfaggia@utica.edu
Assistants: Adam Mroczek · Arianna McClendon · Ben Atwood · Blaise Faggiano · Bob Jones · Braeden Zenelovic · Brian McQueen · Brianna Manmohan · Cameron Lizardi · Dawn Corbin · Donna Dolansky · Dylan Tophoven
The roster · 2026
Nazir Smith
Jr. · Quarterback
Newark, NJ
Key Kahan
So. · Linebacker
Elmont, NY
Aaron Gifford
So. · Defensive End
South Glens Falls, NY
Dakari Norman
So. · Running Back/Linebacker
Buffalo, NY
Tyler Rivera
Jr. · Offensive Line
Dumont, NJ
Nicholas DeForrest
Sr. · Defensive Line
Rome, NY
Aidan Ryan
So. · Defensive End/Punter
Ballston Spa, NY
Anthony Nolasco
So. · Linebacker
Garfield, NJ
Nico Duarte
Sr. · Kicker/Punter
Kearny, NJ
Nick Reardon
So. · Defensive Back
Plymouth, MA
Conner Bellanca
Jr. · Defensive End
Hilton, NY
Isaiah Moonschein
Jr. · Linebacker
Rochester, NY
Lionell Coulthurst
So. · Wide Receiver
Frankfort, NY
Georges Williams
Jr. · Offensive Line & Defensive Line
Brooklyn, NY
Vincent Geritano
Jr. · Offensive Line
Bay Shore, NY
Christopher Maple
So. · Wide Reciever
Shreveport, LA
Michael Malzahn
Gr. · Offensive Line
Sparrowbush, NY
Anthony Soto
So. · Running Back/Kick Return
East Northport, NY
A sample of the roster.
Roster turnover
Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.
Where they're from
Cost & academics
Net cost after aid, by family income
SAT 25-75%
990-1250
Grad rate
56%
Admit rate
92%
Enrollment
2k
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