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UConn looking to avoid distractions & lock up bowl bid under Friday night lights

October 28, 2024

There could be one hell of a party in East Hartford on Friday night. If Jim Mora’s Huskies can take care of business against Georgia State, UConn will have its sixth win and officially become bowl eligible for the second time in Mora’s three years with the program. It’ll also be Senior Appreciation Night and the final home game of the season. UConn hasn’t left home since September 21st, going……

College round up – Week 9

October 27, 2024

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Here’s a run down of the local games we couldn’t get to in person this weekend… Yale 31, Penn 10 The Bulldogs got a much-needed league win with a blowout win over the Quakers. Grant Jordan was 24-30 passing for 289 yards and four touchdowns. Josh Pitsenberger (14/83) and Tre Peterson (10/80) had good days on the ground and David Pantellis had a huge day receiving with eight grabs, 123…

Former Harvard head coach Tim Murphy enjoying his time away from football

October 27, 2024

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CAMBRIDGE – For years, Tim Murphy always joked that he had no idea what he would do when he was done coaching because football was all he’s ever known. Well, he’s kept himself quite busy. I had a chance to catch up with Murphy prior to being honored during the Princeton-Harvard game on Saturday and asked him if he misses the sideline. “I miss being with the kids on a…

Harvard 45, Princeton 13 – Crimson rough up Tigers on a special day for the program

October 26, 2024

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CAMBRIDGE – If you’re an alum or just a fan of Harvard football, Saturday truly was a perfect day. Legendary head coach Tim Murphy – in his signature camouflage hat that was given out to fans – was honored and participated in the coin toss when the Crimson hosted Princeton. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Michael Berg and Clifton Dawson were inducted into the Varsity Club Harvard Hall of Fame and recognized during…

Holy Cross 34, Lafayette 28 – Crusaders remain atop Patriot League with big road win

October 26, 2024

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Losses like the one Holy Cross suffered last weekend against Harvard have become par for the course in Dan Curran’s first season. Three points to URI, one to UNH, seven against Yale, and of course, the gut-wrenching one-point loss to the Crimson. But, after each one, Curran has told both his team and the media that as long as those losses against very, very good competition turn into learning lessons,…

UConn 17, Rice 10 – Huskies 1 win away from 2nd bowl bid in 3 years

October 26, 2024

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By Evan Rodriguez NEFJ Contributor/Storrs Central EAST HARTFORD, CT – Needing a bounce back win on Saturday in another home game, UConn found a way to get a 17-10 victory over Rice. The Huskies are now 5-3 and just one win away from bowl eligibility for a second time in three seasons with games against Georgia State, UAB, Syracuse and UMass remaining. “It’s an understatement to say that we didn’t…

UMass 35, Wagner 7 — Minutemen cruise to second win

October 26, 2024

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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff A picture-perfect fall day at McGuirk Alumni Stadium was the setting for a dominant, 35-7 win for the UMass Minutemen over the Wagner Seahawks. Needing a resounding win coming off their first bye week of the season, the Minutemen delivered one of their best all-around games in 2024. UMass (2-6) compiled 326 yards of total offense and allowed just 218 yards from the Seahawks (4-5)…….

Rhode Island 24, Maine 14 — Rams take homecoming victory

October 26, 2024

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Andrew Guindon NEFJ Staff KINGSTON — Rhode Island defeated Maine, 24-14, on its homecoming, continuing the Rams’ recent win streak against the Black Bears. Rhode Island advances to 7-1 on the season, Maine falls to 4-4. Tied 14-14 to start the fourth quarter, Rhode Island was searching to regain the lead it held for a majority of the game. Quarterback Devin Farrell answered the assignment, and connected with wide receiver……

UConn 4 down preview: Rice Owls (2-5) @ UConn Huskies (4-3)

October 26, 2024

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Kickoff: The Huskies are looking to bounce back from last week’s 23-20 loss to Wake Forest, their first loss at home this season. The loss snapped a five game home winning streak that dated back to last season. UConn is still in the midst of a six-game homestand, the longest home consecutive home stretch in the program’s history of playing at The Rent. The Huskies will close out their seven-game home slate next Friday night when they host Georgia State.

UMass 4 down preview: Wagner Seahawks (4-4) @ UMass Minutemen (1-6)

October 26, 2024

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Image courtesy of ESPN By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen welcome the Wagner Seahawks of the FCS on Saturday afternoon after their first bye week of the season. With five games left in their 2024 campaign, this is a must win considering the difficult path that remains the rest of the way. 1st Down: The Seahawks have had success this season against opposing quarterbacks. Allowing just 159.4 passing yards…

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