When Merrimack College made the leap to Division I FCS, the program accepted an unspoken challenge: prove you belong, every single week.
Now navigating life as an FCS Independent, the Warriors are taking on a slate packed with FBS programs and FCS heavyweights. Far from shrinking from the moment, Merrimack is doubling down on its identity—defined by relentless toughness, physical play, and an unwavering desire to test themselves against the best.
The Washington Commanders have bolstered their receiving corps by signing former Patriot Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million. The move provides quarterback Jayden Daniels with a proven, high-caliber weapon on the perimeter while bringing the 32-year-old receiver back to his home state of Maryland. Diggs spent the 2025 season with the Patriots, demonstrating that he remains a highly effective target despite entering the later stages…
CHESTNUT HILL – They’ve all heard the noise. They’re kids, after all. It’s been on social media since the portal opened. 30 new faces and yet it’s the ‘same old BC’ picked to finish in the basement of the ACC. Why even bother playing the season? Well, thankfully, the Eagles do have a chance to make a statement on the field this season. On Wednesday, BC opened up one of……
FOXBOROUGH – When the Patriots traded up to select Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, they envisioned a high-motor defender who could instantly infuse physical toughness into their front seven. Yet, the road to his first NFL training camp required patience. Delayed by a knee procedure that sidelined him during spring workouts and contract negotiations, Jacas officially put pen to paper…
CHESTNUT HILL- Coming off a grueling 2–10 campaign in 2025—the program’s toughest statistical year in over three decades—Boston College football entered the 2026 offseason facing an unmistakable crossroads. O’Brien and Boston College’s administration responded with one of the most aggressive, deliberate overhauls Chestnut Hill has seen in modern history. That flurry of movement in the transfer portal and coaching staff sets up the Eagles to be one of the ACC’s most improved squads this fall.
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent PEABODY – Tewksbury outlasted Buckingham Browne & Nichols 32-26 in triple overtime to claim the 2026 Northeast 7v7 New England championship on Tuesday night. “We were anxious to get on the field since last week,” said quarterback Will Harrison. “Playing against a team like BB&N is an honor.” Trailing 14-6 late in the game, Harrison connected with Grayson Ryder for a touchdown then found Nick…
It’s training camp eve for the BC Eagles. The 2026 season officially gets started on Wednesday morning when BC hits the practice fields at 8:45 a.m. With so much change on and off the field, the BC program may look unrecognizable to many when the team travels to face Cincinnati in the opener on September 5. Here are the five biggest questions facing the program that we’ll be watching closely…
Image courtesy of Yahoo Sports FOXBOROUGH – It was another perfect day for kicker Andy Borreagles on Tuesday. Now in year two, Borregales has already shown an ability to make kicks consistently and in some pressure spots. As a rookie, he had to beat out Parker Romo. This summer, Borregales is competing only with himself. The second-year man out of Miami was 5-5 during the ninth camp practice, booming a…
Image courtesy of UMass Athletics AMHERST – UMass is no longer the worst college football team in the country. At least for now. The road to redemption after an 0-12 campaign officially started on Monday morning with the first training camp practice of the summer for the Minutemen. Following practice, second-year head coach Joe Harasymiak met with the media. Here’s everything he had to say: Opening statement “Good to have…
