Albany

Head coach: Michael Ware

Last year’s record: 0-9

Playoff result: N/A

Returning starters: Anthony Cappola (wide receiver), Caleb John (wide receiver/safety), Nasier Sutherland (running back/cornerback), Savion Blunt (inside linebacker/fullback), Kquazay Dickens (safety), Will Traynor (offensive tackle/defensive line), Jordan Shamblee (offensive guard/defensive line), Jihad Ali (center/defensive line), Isaiah Stith (offensive guard), Jaden Gary (outside linebacker)

Graduated: Ayyub Ward (defensive line/left tackle), Zaeqwan Cancer (linebacker/right tackle)

Newcomers: Kevin Seal (running back/defensive back), Shamiyer Laflore (linebacker/left tackle), Alvin Foy (wide receiver/defensive back)

Outlook for season: The Falcons are looking to bounce back from a winless 2017 campaign in a smaller Class AA field.