And now, 24 hours before they kick off their 2026 season, here are your CHS Football Crusaders, from hometowns across Western New York (and beyond) … Coach Kraig Kurzanski ’84 and the Crusaders open their campaign at 6 p.m. Saturday in WNYAthletics’ outstanding Dick Gallagher Kickoff Classic as they take on Section VI power Health Sciences at SUNY Erie North in Amherst. Check out more on CHS Sports all season at canisiussports.com Students and families interested in the CHS Football and the excellence only found in a Jesuit education at Canisius – ranked as the Buffalo area’s “Best Catholic School” by Buffalo Business First – can learn more by reserving a spot for our Open House on Sunday, Oct. 18 or Monday, Oct. 19 via canisiushigh.org/openhouse This place is special. Let us show you why. #amdg #gocrusaders #pursueexcellence  #highschoolsports #football