SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Southern Connecticut State University football closed out its 2026 season with a hard-fought 17-14 loss to American International College on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Ronald J. Abdow Field. Southern Connecticut finished the season at 4-6 overall and 2-5 in Northeast-10 Conference play.

Owls quarterback Brandon Jorgensen completed 18-of-32 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown. John Amaning led the ground game with 104 rushing yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, while Andres Perez recorded four receptions for a team-high 80 yards. Isaac Lynch added six catches for 50 yards, and Jun Rivas finished with three receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, Jordan Eli and Julani Graham led the Owls with nine tackles each, while Jordan Pierce recorded an interception. Lucas Chang added a 15-yard sack, and Justyn Gonzalez blocked a field goal attempt.

American International (5-6, 3-4 NE10) opened the scoring with a 31-yard field goal late in the first quarter to take a 3-0 lead. Southern Connecticut answered on its next possession, putting together a six-play, 52-yard drive capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jorgensen to Rivas. Daniel Benzi converted the extra point to give the Owls a 7-3 lead early in the second quarter.

The Yellow Jackets regained the lead on a 38-yard touchdown run by Bo Catherwood with 2:59 remaining in the half. Southern Connecticut responded with a 10-play, 64-yard scoring drive, finished by Amaning's 5-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds remaining. Benzi's extra point sent the Owls into halftime leading 14-10.

Southern Connecticut's defense came up with a key play early in the third quarter when Pierce intercepted an AIC pass, giving the Owls possession at their own 20-yard line. The Owls advanced into Yellow Jackets territory but were unable to convert on fourth down.

The game marked the conclusion of Southern Connecticut State's 2026 football season, with the Owls finishing 4-6 overall and 2-5 in NE10 competition.