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Merrimack kicks off fall camp & prepares for another challenging schedule

August 5, 2026

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.

Commanders sign Diggs

August 5, 2026

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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…

Gabe Jacas getting acclimated to life as a Patriot

August 5, 2026

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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…

Thanks to an off-season overhaul, Boston College poised to bounce back after tough season

August 5, 2026

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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.

University of New Haven ready to make noise, both in NEC & nationally

August 3, 2026

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The New Haven Chargers are only going into their second season as a Division One program, yet they are positioning themselves not just as contenders, but as the team to beat in the Northeast Conference.

Swampscott’s Delano poised to lead Big Blue to big things

August 3, 2026

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Doyle Delano is one of the best players in Massachusetts. Yet if you live South of Boston, you may not have heard of him. It is because Delano won’t flood your X timeline with hype videos and his highlight film. He is all business.

Patriots going back to their roots offensively when using tempo

August 3, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH- As defensive coordinators prepare to face Josh McDaniels offense for a second season this time around, the threat of the Patriots going uptempo is always lingering in the back of their minds. While modern football often equates tempo with high-flying, no-huddle spread offenses that push the pace for four quarters, the Patriots have long viewed tempo through a far more surgical lens: as a strategic change of pace rather…

UMass needs to turn things around this season & show tangible progress

August 3, 2026

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AMHERST- As training camp kicks off for UMass Football today, the margin for error in Amherst has officially evaporated. Following a winless 0-12 campaign in 2025, UMass football enters Year Two under head coach Joe Harasymiak facing a pivotal juncture in program history. With the program transitioning into its full return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and establishing a regional core of local talent, patience is no longer the luxury it once was. The foundation has been poured, the culture has been torn down to the studs, and now the Minutemen must translate spring urgency into fall results.

Sacred Heart ready to make statement in the CAA

August 1, 2026

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FAIRFIELD, CT- A new era is officially here in Fairfield, Connecticut, as the Sacred Heart University football team prepares to take a massive leap into the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) for it’s first season. After navigating life as an FCS independent, the Pioneers are stepping into one of the most competitive and prestigious conferences in Division I FCS football, intent on proving that they belong among the nation’s best.

Despite being in 1st season, Goldrich knows there’s need to meet UNH standard

July 31, 2026

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DURHAM, N.H- When Sean Goldrich stepped back onto the University of New Hampshire campus as head coach, he didn’t need a tour of the facility or a tutorial on the program’s expectations. A four-year starting quarterback in Durham from 2011 to 2015, Goldrich accumulated over 7,500 passing yards, four NCAA postseason appearances, two CAA titles, and two trips to the FCS national semifinals.