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URI looking to show preseason hype warranted after two straight losses

October 8, 2025

This is somewhat unfamiliar territory for Jim Fleming’s Rhode Island Rams. After starting the year 4-0 and earning a Top 5 national ranking in the AFCA Coaches Poll, URI has suddenly dropped two straight games and fallen all the way down to No. 18 in the latest poll. The most recently loss was an uncharacteristic, turnover laden loss to in-state rival Brown in the Governor’s Cup. It was the first……

As BC struggles continue, Franklin has important reminder for fans regarding social media

October 8, 2025

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Image courtesy of BC Athletics There’s no sugarcoating it. It’s been ugly. There’s no denying that the BC football season has been the complete opposite of what many thought it would be just a couple months ago. The Eagles are 1-4, 0-3 in the ACC and could be on the verge of one of the poorer seasons in recent programs history. But, it’s also important to remember that these are…

MIAA Top 25 – Week 6

October 7, 2025

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Image courtesy of MIAA By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff The Week 6 poll brings the most change we have seen yet this season. The first three spots remain the same as last week, but four new teams enter the mix. Plymouth South enters after a nail-biting win over Scituate. Weymouth and Wachusett enter for the first time this season after wins over previously-ranked Milton and Leominster, respectively. Methuen rejoins the…

Early success on the road a good sign for Patriots moving forward

October 6, 2025

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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots It’s hard to win any game in the NFL. It’s usually much harder to win road games. New England is 2-0 on the road this season after Sunday night’s thrilling 23-20 win over Buffalo, snapping the Bills’ 14-game winning streak at Highmark Stadium. While it’s a small sample size under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots’ ability to win in a tough environment is one…

Connecticut Top 25 – Week 5

October 6, 2025

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Image courtesy of CIAC By Rob Gullo & Andy Close NEFJ Correspondents The top two teams remain the same, but there is plenty of shakeup in this week’s Connecticut Top 25 following a number of head-to-head matchups between ranked foes. There are also three teams making their poll debut following impressive wins. Here’s our latest Top 25: 1. New Canaan (4-0) – It took a defensive effort, but New Canaan…

Borregales coming through clutch early in his Patriots career

October 6, 2025

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Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Drake Maye couldn’t watch the game-winning field goal. Andy Borregales only watched it about halfway through. The rookie kicker absolutely drilled a 52-yard kick right down the middle with 15 seconds left to give the Patriots a rather stunning 23-20 win over Buffalo on the road Sunday night. After knocking down a big kick in Miami following a rough start, Borregales was calm, cool and collected in…

Patriots 23, Bills 20 – Pats shock Bills as Maye, Diggs, defense & Borregales lead the way

October 6, 2025

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Getty Images It’s not hyperbole to call this the biggest win for the Patriots since 2019. That year of course, was Tom Brady’s final season with New England. It was also the last time the team had a win as significant as the one it pulled off in Orchard Park on Sunday night. With the whole country watching, the Patriots went into Highmark Stadium for the final time – a…

New England college round up – Week 6

October 5, 2025

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It was another jam-packed weekend of New England College football with all 17 D1 teams in action. We were able to see a bunch of those teams in person (you can see all of the game stories on the site), but for those we couldn’t get to, here’s a quick run down of what you might have missed: Pittsburgh 48, BC 7 The Eagles dropped to 1-4 overall and 0-3…

Harvard 59, Holy Cross 24 – Crimson dominate Crusaders from start to finish

October 4, 2025

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WORCESTER – Over the last handful of years, the Holy Cross vs. Harvard rivalry had produced some fun, competitive games. The matchup on Saturday resembled that of a preseason game, telling a story of two programs in very different positions right now. Harvard absolutely thumped Holy Cross, 59-24 in a game that was basically over after the first quarter. The Crimson – now 3-0 on the year – led 21-0…

Western Michigan 21, UMass 3 – Minutemen fall in MAC opener

October 4, 2025

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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff AMHERST – A warm autumn afternoon was the setting for Western Michigan’s 21-3 win over the UMass Minutemen on homecoming weekend in another disappointing day at McGuirk Stadium. In front of 10,014 people in attendance, the Broncos (3-3, 2-0 MAC) committed to their ground game and rode out the Minutemen for 217-rushing-yards. Despite starting slow in the first half, Western Michigan redshirt sophomore quarterback Broc…