After winning just two games the past two seasons Stony Brook football was looking for answers. They not only got the answers but aced the test in their new head coach Billy Cosh.
Cosh has been named the 2024 AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year. The culture at Stony Brook has completely changed after this winning season. Cosh has led the Wolves to their most wins in a season since 2018 and the memories of the winless 2023 are well behind the program.
With the announcement Cosh becomes only the second head coach in program history to receive this honor.
As the second-youngest coach in Division I football, Cosh has made the Wolves into a national contender. The Seawolves have had their highest national ranking since 2018, their most wins since 2017 and can add to the 8-3 record this weekend.
Stony Brook ranks inside top 10 nationally in several offensive and defensive categories. The Seawolves lead the CAA and rank in the FCS top 10 for fumbles recovered, turnover margin, turnovers gained, and blocked punts allowed. They also rank in the CAA's top three—and the FCS's top 25—in fourth-down conversion percentage, defensive touchdowns, passes intercepted, red zone offense, red zone defense, tackles for loss allowed and time of possession.