POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Sonny Mannino of the Marist University football team was named to Sam Herder's List of Top 25 Returning FCS Quarterbacks list ahead of the 2026 season.
 
Mannino has been named Honorable Mention All-Pioneer Football League each of the last two seasons. In that time, he has accounted for 36 total touchdowns (25 passing, 11 rushing) and 4,312 total yards (3,606 passing, 706 rushing).
 
In 2024, Mannino tied the program's single-game records for passing touchdowns and rushing touchdowns in separate games. In 2025, he averaged a PFL-best 201.9 passing yards per game in league contests.
 
Marist will start the 2026 season at New Haven on Friday, Aug. 28. The first of the Red Foxes' six home games at Tenney Stadium will take place on Friday, Sept. 4 against Franklin Pierce.
 
Marist is heading into third season under the leadership of head coach Mike Willis.