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UMass four down preview: UMass Minutemen (1-6) @ No. 6 Penn State (5-0)

October 14, 2023
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Image courtesy of ESPN By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent Odds: Penn State -41.5, O/U 54.5 Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen travel to Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon for a match-up against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. The Minutemen are a week away from a much needed weekend off, whereas the Nittany Lions await a heavyweight bout in Columbus against Ohio State. Both teams have different motives for this…

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Harvard looking to avoid “trap game” this weekend against Howard

October 13, 2023
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The buzz around Harvard has picked up over the last couple weeks after the upset of Holy Cross and then a dominant Friday night victory over Cornell. At 4-0 and ranked No. 18 in the country, the Crimson are positioned to truly make this a special season. But, before full attention can be turned to the remaining Ivy League opponents, there’s one more non-league opponent coming to town on Saturday….

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New England offenses running wild in the world of FCS

October 12, 2023
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A quick look at the offensive FCS stat leaders reveal quite a bit of New England players having extremely impressive seasons so far. Seemingly everywhere you look, a New England player (or multiple) are in the Top 20 of some pretty major statistical categories as we’ve hit the halfway point of the college season. Here’s where some guys rank nationally… Passing leaders 3. Kasim Hill – URI  The Rams are…

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New England college preview – Week 7

October 12, 2023
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It’s the lightest slate of the season with five local teams on byes this week. We’ve still some great games and very important matchups on Saturday though… BYE WEEKS – BC, UConn, Holy Cross, Merrimack, Stonehill UMass @ Penn State (3:30 PM) (10/14) Hard to think the Minutemen have a chance here as 42-point dogs. All UMass fans should be hoping for here is a somewhat competitive first half and…

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After bye week, Bryant ready for final run in Big South Conference

October 11, 2023
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Starting this weekend when the Bulldogs host Robert Morris, Bryant will be wrapping up its brief stint in The Big South Conference over the next month or so. After just two years, Chris Merritt’s squad will head “home” to the CAA in 2024. So, with just a few opportunities left to show they can compete with anyone in the country, the Bulldogs have their sights set on an FCS playoff…

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Coming off its bye week UNH still in Top 25, but need to turn things around quickly

October 10, 2023
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After a special season a year ago, it’s been a slow start for UNH in 2023. Heading into a must-win showdown with Albany this weekend, UNH needs to turn things around quickly, but clearly still has the eyes of the AFCA voters as the Wildcats were still ranked No. 24 this week. UNH is 2-3 overall (0-2) in the CAA while Albany is tied atop the conference (4-2 overall,2-0 CAA)….

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College Dudes of the Week-Week 6

October 10, 2023
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Plenty of dude worthy performances this weekend in Division One College Football in the area. Here are this week’s Dudes of the Week. Thomas Castellanos may have saved Boston College’s season with his performance on the ground. Castellanos carried the ball 31 times for 142 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns in the Eagles 27-24 win. DUDE! Fellow Eagle Pat Garwo rushed for 111 yards on just 14 carries in the win….

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Top 16 College Poll – Week 6

October 10, 2023
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The top of the poll remains the same but there was some movement in the middle and the bottom of the poll.  Here is our Top 16 poll after Week 6.  Harvard (4-0)- Crimson roll to 41-23 win over Cornell at home. Host Howard on Saturday. Holy Cross (4-2)- Crusaders bounce back with blow out win at Bucknell. They have a bye this week. Rhode Island (4-2)- Rams beat Brown…

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After 5th straight Governor’s Cup win, URI up to No. 22 nationally & two Rams earn weekly awards

October 9, 2023
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Image courtesy of URI Athletics It was a hell of a weekend for Jim Fleming’s Rhode Island Rams. Rhody won a shootout over Brown in the 41st Governor’s Cup, making it the fifth straight cup that Rhody brought back to campus. On Monday, the good news continued as the Rams moved into the No. 22 spot in the AFCA Coaches Poll. Not only that, but Randy Jordan was named the…

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Harvard up to No. 18 in AFCA poll, DePrima wins multiple weekly awards

October 9, 2023
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Everything’s coming up Crimson right now. After a statement win over Cornell to stay unbeaten on Friday night, alum Kyle Juszczyk had a touchdown in the 49ers beat down of the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football and now, quarterback Charles DePrima is racking up awards. Oh, and Harvard moved up to No. 18 nationally in the AFCA Coaches Poll this week too. DePrima was named the Ivy League’s Offensive Player…

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