CHESTNUT HILL – As far as openers go, this was about as perfect as you can get if you’re a BC fan. There was a brief stretch early in the first half where fans got a bit restless, but other than that, it was smooth sailing in Chestnut Hill as the Eagles rolled to a 66-10 win. The buzz was around campus early with tailgates firing right around 10:15 a.m…….
Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: One of the most highly anticipated seasons for Boston College in a long time gets underway on Saturday when FCS Patriot League member Fordham visits Chestnut Hill for a 2:00 kickoff. It’s been a long time since(since 2009) since BC won eight games and that’s the bar to open up the 2025 season. 1st Down: All eyes are on new Alabama transfer quarterback Dylan Lonergan….
Image courtesy of ESPN By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen kick-off their 2025 campaign on Saturday afternoon when they host the Temple Owls at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. New head coach Joe Harasymiak and his squad hope to make a strong first impression on the UMass faithful after years of difficult Week One starts in the FBS era. 1st Down: The excitement around Utah transfer quarterback Brandon Rose has grown…
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent KINGSTON – The reigning Coastal Athletic Association champion Rhode Island took home a victory in its season opener, but Campbell did not make it easy. Trailing at halftime, the No. 9 Rams responded by outscoring the Camels 17-3 in the second half to take home a 31-20 win. “We did everything in a football game that can happen in an opener that can prevent you…
Well, Mike Vrabel has consistently said that he, Ryan Cowden and Eliot Wolf would continue trying to find ways to improve the roster. Apparently, releasing another veteran and former captain was part of that plan with nine days to go before the opener. Adam Schefter first reported on Friday afternoon that the team had released safety Jabrill Peppers just two days after he had made the initial 53-man roster. Peppers…
We can finally stop saying “it’s almost here.” The New England college football season kicks off on Thursday night when Rhode Island and Division 1 newcomer New Haven begin their seasons. Of the 17 D1 teams in New England, 13 (all except the Ivy Leagues) are playing this weekend. Here’s a quick look at each game: 8/29 Campbell @ URI (6:00) – The defending CAA champion Rams are a consensus…
It’s go time. It’s a big year for BC when it comes to taking the next step. Is the program just destined for 6-6 or 7-5 for another decade? Or, is this finally the year the Eagles are able to break the eight-win threshold for the first time since 2009? Let’s take a position-by-position look at this year’s squad: Quarterbacks This one’s the easy one since it became official. I…
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent The 2025 edition of the UConn football team comes in with expectations not seen around the program in quite some time. Their nine wins in 2024 were the most for the program since 2007, and it also marked the first winning season for the Huskies since 2010. Coach Jim Mora’s team will rely on an experienced group of skill position players on offense, while working…
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH – Alec Lindstrom has gotten the call a few times now. But, this one was different. Lindstrom has bounced around various NFL camps and other professional football endeavors and while being cut is never easy, he had gotten used to rolling with the punches. Such is the life of a guy just looking to keep the dream alive for as long as…
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Outlook: Canton made the state tournament in 2024, nearly knocking off perennial power Duxbury in the quarterfinals. Expect the Bulldogs to take another leap in 2025. Canton faces a brutal schedule and will be battle tested come November. Tewksbury is always competitive under head coach Brian Aylward. Emeka Olu should emerge as one of the top running backs in the state this fall. Duxbury doesn’t…