Image courtesy of the New England Patriots Is this just a bad run against two very good teams while also being decimated by injuries? Or, is this something more? The offense was bound to struggle when Drake Maye went down on Sunday and will continue to do so as long as he, A.J. Brown and whoever else is banged up on a given week. That obviously means the defense –…
Recapping the Vermont state title games
BURLINGTON- Vermont wrapped up the high school football season with three terrific matchups in Divisions One, two and three. One new champion was crowned and two repeat champions took home titles.
Here is our recap of the Vermont state title games.
Lions 35, Patriots 10 – Nightmare in Germany as Maye, Brown get hurt in ugly loss
Image courtesy of The Detroit Free Press The season isn’t over by any means, but it certainly doesn’t look good. The Patriots went out to Germany this week and it felt like the 2026 campaign was at a crossroads. New England needed a response – particularly on defense – after getting embarrassed at home on national TV by Green Bay. Instead as people grabbed their Dunkin’s coffee on Sunday morning…
Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (5-4) vs. Detroit Lions (6-2)
Line: Detroit Lions -3.5 / Over/Under: 48.5 Kickoff: Playing on the international stage in Munich brings an extra layer of unpredictability, but the tactical matchup between the Patriots and Detroit is crystal clear. The Lions present an elite offensive challenge anchored by Jared Goff and explosive piece like Jahmyr Gibbs, while the Patriots must find an offensive rhythm through Drake Maye against a stout Lions front. Expect a fiercely contested…
5 matchups to watch in the Patriots-Lions game
As the Patriots square off against the Detroit Lions in an international showdown at the Allianz Arena in Munich, both coaching staffs face the unique challenge of scheming up advantages on a neutral European stage. The Patriots injuries have been a problem this season but it appears like help might be on the way. If that is the case, a healthy Patriots team can compete in this game. Here are…
New England CFB recap – Week 11
A whole lot happened on Saturday. Upsets. shocking losses and history made. New England D1 teams had themselves quite a weekend heading into the final week (or two) of the regular season. No. 19 Harvard 38, Penn 24 The 19th-ranked Crimson made history on Saturday. Harvard (8-1, 5-1) clinched a share of the Ivy League title for a fourth straight season as well as the league’s second ver automatic FCS……
Notre Dame 41, Boston College 7 – Eagles out-classed in blowout loss
Image courtesy of BC Athletics It was almost as ugly as the loss to Duke. Boston College was thoroughly out-classed by No. 5 Notre Dame on Saturday, getting blown out in South Bend 41-7. The loss dropped BC to 4-6 overall. If the Eagles are going to make a bowl, they’ll have to beat Syracuse next weekend at home then somehow go beat Miami on the road in the season…
Brunswick 29, Williston Northampton 28 – Bears to host NEPSAC Class A title game after Dixon’s blocked FG
Craig Boland NEFJ Correspondent GREENWICH – With five seconds to go and Brunswick leading Williston Northampton 29-28 with the NEPSAC Class A – Group 2 title on the line Saturday, Williston’s Nolan Greenfield attempted a 28-yard game-clinching field goal. Brunswick defensive back Slater Dixon blocked it, giving the Bruins an undefeated regular season (9-0) and the opportunity to host the NEPSAC championship next week. “I’m at a loss for words,”…
Buckingham Browne & Nichols 30, Tabor Academy 20 – Knights clinch top spot in NEPSAC Class B
By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent MARION — Colin Hoffman’s 20-yard touchdown with two minutes left, one that sealed the win for Buckingham Browne & Nichols, punctuated a week of hard practices for the Knights, a week that ended the right way. Behind two touchdowns from Hoffman and timely stops on defense, BB&N took down Tabor Academy with a 30-20 win on the road. “I think our guys played really hard…
Holy Cross 30, Villanova 27 (OT) – Crusaders keep it rolling with 4th straight win
Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent It’s rare for one matchup to symbolize a team’s season in its entirety, but that’s what Holy Cross faced on Saturday afternoon. With so much promise that was followed by a harsh reality check, and a late resurgence with a call to glory. This season has been anything but conventional for the Crusaders, who started the year 0-4 and…