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Patriots 25, Saints 19 – Pats match win total from last 2 seasons with gritty performance

October 12, 2025

Image courtesy of the New England Patriots The ascension and maturity process continues. Mike Vrabel’s Patriots are still learning how to win consistently and took another big step forward on Sunday with a 25-19 victory in the Bayou. “It’s better than an old team getting out of here with a loss, I would say,” Vrabel said when asked specifically about the importance of finding a way to win on the…

New England college roundup – Week 7

October 12, 2025

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With a bunch of double-local matchups and some big home games, we were able to cover nine of the 17 D teams in the region this weekend. Stonehill, UConn and Holy Cross each had a bye week. Those stories are up on the site for your enjoyment, but here’s a summary of the other action you may have missed: Harvard 34, Cornell 10 The 25th-ranked Crimson had to pull away……

Clemson 41, Boston College 10 – Another ugly night for the Eagles

October 11, 2025

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CHESTNUT HILL – There’s really not much more to say at this point. You are what your record says you are and right now, Boston College is a lifeless football team. With purple and orange taking over Alumni Stadium on Saturday night – although the BC student section did its part again, showing up in full force – Clemson handed the Eagles a fifth straight loss, 41-10 in a game…

Maine 20, Merrimack 13 – Black Bears win 3rd straight

October 11, 2025

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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff NORTH ANDOVER — After beginning the season 0-4, the Black Bears of Maine have found their groove the last three weeks. Things looked bleak when they fell to Georgia Southern 45-17M but coach Jordan Stevens’ group has found a new focus that has led to the winning streak. Saturday afternoon against Merrimack, the Black Bears found a way to win 20-13 despite offensive struggles from…

URI 38, UNH 27 – Rams find a way to remain unbeaten in CAA play

October 11, 2025

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By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent KINGSTON – No. 17/18 Rhode Island remained undefeated in conference play on Saturday in a shootout against New Hampshire. A rivalry that always seems to produce competitive barnburners delivered once again. Despite holding a lead entering halftime, the Rams had to climb back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to take a 38-27 victory. “We found a way to win,” URI coach Jim…

Dartmouth 17, Yale 16 – Zalc boots Big Green to huge Ivy League win

October 11, 2025

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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff HANOVER – Another Ivy League classic found its way to Buddy Teevens Stadium on Saturday afternoon as the Dartmouth Big Green beat the Yale Bulldogs 17-16 on homecoming weekend. After the Bulldogs (2-2, 1-1) scored with 37 seconds left in the game to take a 16-14 lead, a crucial missed extra point opened the door for the Big Green (3-1, 1-1) to win. Dartmouth quarterback…

Boston College Four Down Preview: Clemson Tigers (2-3, 1-2) at BC Eagles (1-4, 0-3)

October 11, 2025

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Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: Clemson may not be the Clemson we’ve all been accustomed to over the last decade or so, but the Tigers roll into Chestnut Hill on Saturday night for a prime time matchup coming off a blowout over Bill Belichick and UNC. Bill O’Brien and BC are reeling at 1-4 with four straight losses, but this could actually be the perfect spot for the Eagles to…

UMass Four Down Preview: UMass Minutemen (0-5, 0-1) at Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4, 0-1)

October 11, 2025

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Image courtesy of ESPN By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen (0-5) travel to Ohio to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-4) in their second Mid-American Conference matchup of the season. Undoubtedly each program has this game circled on their calendars coming into 2025 as a must win, making this holiday weekend showdown incredibly important for both teams. 1st Down: UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak spoke after his…

Medfield 34, Medway 7 – Warriors remain unbeaten with potent rushing attack

October 10, 2025

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MEDFIELD – Medfield got 356 yards rushing combined from Brady McCormack and Matteo Benson during a dominant 34-7 win over TVL rival Medway on Friday night. Tied 7-7 at halftime, the Warriors (5-0, 1-0 TVL) scored 27 unanswered in the second half for the run away (pun intended) victory. Medway fell to 3-2 overall and 0-1 in the TVL. McCormack had four touchdowns on the ground with 229 yards on…

Abington 21, Norwell 14 – Green Wave defense gets it done against Clippers

October 10, 2025

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Image courtesy of Bill Marquardt By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff NORWELL – Coming into Friday night’s showdown between Norwell and Abington, most people expected fireworks. The Clippers and Green Wave were ranked first and second, respectively, in Friday morning’s batch of MIAA Division 6 power rankings. Both offenses entered the game averaging over 40 points per game. Instead, the game featured 35 combined points as Abington held on for 21-14…