Author: Kevin Stone

Florida State 31, Boston College 24 – Eagles’ bowl bid hopes take massive hit with loss to Seminoles

November 7, 2026
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CHESTNUT HILL – It’s not looking good. Just a few weeks ago after back-to-back victories over Pitt and Georgia Tech, BC sat at 4-3 and seemed primed to make a run to a respected bowl game. Two losses later – the latest another soul-crushing 31-24 defeat at home against Florida State on Saturday – and now a bowl bid seems almost impossible. The Eagles are 4-5 (2-4 ACC) and now…

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Dexter Southfield 24, Choate Rosemary Hall 20 – Program-defining win for the Shield

November 7, 2026
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By Colby Shannon NEFJ Correspondent BROOKLINE — Described as “the greatest win in program history” from Dexter Southfield head coach Casey Day, Saturday’s victory over Choate Rosemary Hall came off a last-minute score and an energy shifting pick-six. Dexter (8-1) topped the storied Choate program 24-20, sending a message to the rest of the NEPSAC. “We’ve played in a lot of big football games, and our guys believe that until…

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UNH 24, URI 21 – McLeish leads Wildcats to comeback win

November 7, 2026
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By Allen Lessells NEFJ Corresppondent DURHAM, N.H. – Last time out, in his first collegiate start at quarterback, New Hampshire’s Tommy McLeish – a sophomore out of Norfolk, MA and King Philip Regional – and the Wildcats came up just short in a loss to Merrimack. That was two weeks ago, the Wildcats had last weekend off. Saturday, they turned the result around. On 2nd-&-goal from inside the one-yard line…

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Brown 24, Yale 20 – Bears win third straight to stay in Ivy League hunt

November 7, 2026
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By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN — Behind James Murphy’s three touchdown passes including a go-ahead 16-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and a defensive stand in the final minute, the Brown Bears broke an eight-game skid against the Yale Bulldogs on Saturday with a 24-20 victory. Brown is still just one game out of first in the Ivy League (5-3, 3-2) with their third straight victory. Yale dropped…

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CCSU 31, Stonehill 7 – Blue Devils rout Skyhawks to stay alone atop NEC

November 7, 2026
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By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent EASTON — After giving up a touchdown on the first drive, the Central Connecticut State defense decided that would be it for the day. After a stout defensive effort all afternoon, including two second-half interceptions, the Blue Devils rolled to a 31-7 win over Stonehill to remain undefeated in NEC play and stay in the driver’s seat for a third straight NEC title. And the…

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North Carolina 38, UConn 21 – Huskies hang for a bit, but fall in Belichick’s return to New England

November 7, 2026
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Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — Bill Belichick’s return to the New England area was a happy one for the North Carolina head coach. But the same could not be said for UConn. Billy Edwards Jr. threw three touchdown passes, and the Tar Heels’ defense capitalized on three UConn turnovers to score 21 points in the 38-21 victory over the Huskies on Saturday…

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Boston College Four Down Preview: Florida State Seminoles (3-5, 1-4) vs. Boston College Eagles (4-4, 2-3)

November 6, 2026
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Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: It’s as close to must-win as it gets for BC when the Florida State Seminoles visit on Saturday afternoon. BC (4-4) needs to win two of its final four games to become bowl eligible, with No. 1 Miami and No. 11 Notre Dame (both on the road) looming in two of the next three weeks. The Eagles also need to show they can bounce back…

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St. Joseph 21, New Canaan 14 – Hogs take down Rams in clash of Connecticut powerhouses

November 6, 2026
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By Craig Boland NEFJ Correspondent NEW CANAAN – With 1:07 remaining in the fourth quarter and the St. Joseph Cadets leading the New Canaan Rams 21-14 on Friday night, Neel Arora of New Canaan executed a beautiful onside kick to give the Rams a final shot. New Canaan proceeded to drive into the St. Joseph’s red zone with 10 seconds remaining before a Kyle Wicker sack stopped them in their…

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MIAA D2 Playoffs: (6) Peabody 21, (11) Lincoln-Sudbury 0 – Tanners head to quarterfinals with stout defense

November 6, 2026
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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent PEABODY – Dominik Mercier’s three touchdowns led No. 6 Peabody to a shutout of No. 11 Lincoln Sudbury in an MIAA D2 first round game on Friday night. The inclement weather made it difficult for much passing in the opening round, so the Tanners (7-2) relied on a solid ground game and strong defense. Early on, both teams struggled to generate offense, although the Tanners…

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MIAA D1 Playoffs: (3) Central Catholic 41, (14) Everett 20 – Raiders make it look easy against Crimson Tide

November 6, 2026
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By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent LAWRENCE — When Caden Smith gives the ball to Cody Arsenault, good things tend to happen. With four rushing TDs by Arsenault and two passing TDs by Smith, third-seeded Central Catholic rolled to a 41-20 win over No. 14 Everett in the first round of the Division I playoffs. Asked about his four-touchdown day, Arsenault simply said “it feels so good to get it.” In…

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