PAWTUCKET- The United Football League today unveiled the name and logo of its newest addition to the league – the Rhode Island Breakers, set to begin play in Spring 2027. The announcement was made at a team launch party inside Centreville Bank Stadium, the home of the Breakers, in front of thousands of the team’s First Wave of fans. The introduction of the Rhode Island Breakers marks a new chapter…
Xaverian QB Will Wood flips commitment from Penn State to Boston College
Apparently, the BC recruiting staff is going to be just fine without Kenyatta Watson. Following a wild week that saw the GM and program part ways, BC fans got some rather stunning news on Sunday afternoon when Xaverian star QB and now former Penn State commit Will Wood announced he’s flipping to BC. Back in May when he initially decided between the Nittany Lions and Eagles, Wood’s final two teams……
New England CFB recap – Week 7
Buffalo 25, UMass 18 (OT) Playing with its third string QB in Logan Inagawa, UMass (4-3, 1-3 MAC) battled Buffalo all the way to overtime before losing a heartbreaker, the program’s third straight loss after a 4-0 start. Inagawa finished 14-of-25 for 168 yards passing. He also rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Kezion Dia-Johnson had 79 yards receiving on five catches, including a career-long reception of 37 yards….
Patriots Game Plan vs. the New York Jets
For the Patriots, controlling the tempo on offense while frustrating the Jets’ passing game on defense will be paramount. Drake Maye and the offense must neutralize New York’s aggressive front through disciplined protection schemes and early-down run efficiency. Defensively, forcing the Jets into third-and-long scenarios will allow New England to unleash simulated pressures and targeted coverage matchups. The following gameplan outlines the tactical focus required to control all three phases…
Patriots Four Down Preview: New York Jets (2-3) at New England Patriots (3-2)
Lines: Patriots -7.5 O/U: 43.5 Kickoff: The Patriots host the Jets in an AFC East showdown at Gillette Stadium. With divisional positioning and momentum on the line, both teams enter this mid-October matchup looking to keep pace in the division. The Patriots’ offense receives a massive injection of star power just in time for the rivalry clash, while a re-tooled Jets squad aims to disrupt. Executing cleanly through all four…
5 matchups to watch in the Jets-Patriots game
As AFC East rivals prepare to battle at Gillette Stadium, individual player matchups will heavily dictate the outcome. With dynamic playmakers and pivotal battles occurring on both sides of the ball, coaching staff adjustments and execution in single coverage or on the line of scrimmage will be the difference-makers. Here are five crucial individual match-ups to keep an eye on, featuring active 2026 roster talent across key skill positions and…
Boston College 27, Pittsburgh 21 – Eagles overcome brutal start for season-saving win
CHESTNUT HILL – Well, that was quite a week for the BC football program and its fan base. Coming off a bye week, shocking news came out on Wednesday that GM Kenyatta Watson and the program had parted ways after just 10 months. Fast forward to Saturday and BC was hosting a five-win Pitt team that almost certainly wanted to get the taste out of its mouth following its first…
Bryant 17, Maine 14 – Bulldogs continue resurgence with important CAA win
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent ORONO — A strong first half effort by the Bryant Bulldogs’ defense led to its 17-14 road win against a gritty Maine Black Bears team on Saturday afternoon at Alfond Stadium. Bryant held Maine to just three first-half points and forced three turnovers (two in the first half). Linebacker Drake Lusk recorded back-to-back fumble recoveries in the first half while Maine was in Bryant territory…
No. 17 Harvard 30, Holy Cross 7 – Crimson take care of business against Crusaders
Image courtesy of Harvard Athletics By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent CAMBRIDGE — The margin was a little too close at halftime for Harvard’s liking, as they led Holy Cross 13-7 after a buzzer-beating field goal by Kieran Corr. Thanks to a few big plays in the second half, the No. 17 Crimson made that margin bigger, beating the Crusaders 30-7 in Harvard’s final non-conference game of the season. Harvard (5-0)…
URI 41, No. 23 Yale 23 – McClelland & Buchanan shine as Rams upset Bulldogs
Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN — Yale quarterback Dante Reno came in with the gaudy stats, but it was Rhode Island’s Alex McClelland who stole the show on Saturday. McClelland, making his second career start, threw for 285 yards and four touchdowns to power Rhode Island to a 41-23 win over the No. 23 Bulldogs. McClelland also led the Rams on the ground…