ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) -- After a quarterback competition to open training camp that featured 6 options for Interim Head Coach Jared Ambrose, the UAlbany Great Danes have their starter going into Week 1.

Senior transfer, Jack Shields, has been named the starter under center to begin the year for the Great Danes.

Shields transfer in from the University of Buffalo where he appeared in 3 games but did not attempt a pass in 2024. Prior to that, Shields was at Old Dominion University, making 2 starts in the 2023 season.

The first test for the Great Danes new starter will be on August 30th when UAlbany faces Iowa on the road in front of a sold out crowd.

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