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Bedford’s Mekhi Volcy discusses commitment to BC

June 19, 2025
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When you think Division 1 recruiting, you probably don’t think much about Bedford High School. But, when Boston College comes calling, all bets are off. Under-the-radar linebacker and soon-to-be senior Mekhi Volcy hasn’t had a ton of attention for football after missing time last year with an injury, but he’s done enough to catch the eyes of Bill O’Brien, Jonathan DiBiaso and the rest of the Eagles’ staff. So much……

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BC adds more commits from class of 2026 following successful OV weekends

June 16, 2025
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That’s 17 and counting for Bill O’Brien and the BC staff. Following a few more successful official visit weekends in June, the Eagles picked up a handful of commitments over the last couple of weeks, upping the 2026 class total to 17. Oklahoma defensive back Da’Jon Green, Georgia running back Sedric Addison, Illinois D-lineman Gavin Neil and Florida receiver Kelvin ‘KB’ Brown Jr. all announced commitments to the Eagles via…

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Xaverian edge Dominic Funke continues to fall in love with BC after commitment

June 12, 2025
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So, what does a guy who’s already committed to the most well-known local D1 program look for when visiting again? Dominic Funke – the big edge at Xaverian who has one year left with the Hawks – was back on campus last weekend along with 13 other players from the class of 2026 taking official visits. Funke had some of the biggest programs in the country knocking on his door,…

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Dante Reno returning home after after announcing he is transferring to Yale

June 10, 2025
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Rick Cinclair/Telegram & Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK Former Cheshire Academy standout and South Carolina quarterback Dante Reno announced on Tuesday that he is returning home after announcing he is transferring to Yale to play for his dad, Tony Reno. Reno had offers from Power 4 and Group of 5 schools but ultimately chose Yale. We spoke with Reno who cited several factors as the reason he chose the Bulldogs……

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How will college football in New England navigate the $20.5 Million Cap? Time will tell

June 7, 2025
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The landscape of Division I college football has been permanently altered with the approval of the House v. NCAA settlement that was announced on Friday. The settlement is ushering in an era of direct athlete compensation under a reported $20.5 million annual salary cap per institution.  While this represents a seismic shift for all of college athletics, its impact on Division I college football in New England—a region not traditionally……

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Four reasons why the CAA should consider adding Merrimack and Sacred Heart in football

June 6, 2025
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Courtesy of Merrimack Athletics  Villanova University announced on Thursday that the football program is going to be leaving the CAA and joining the Patriot League. The Wildcats join William & Mary and Richmond in making the move to the Patriot League. In the past four years, James Madison, Delaware, William & Mary, Richmond and Villanova have all left the CAA. At one time, those were the top five programs in……

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Villanova joining the Patriot League. What does it mean for New England College Football?

June 5, 2025
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The CAA has lost another long time member to the Patriot League. Villanova is joining William & Mary and Richmond in making the move to the league starting in 2026. Villanova will be entering the league as a football member only.  The Patriot League released a statement earlier today announcing the move. Patriot League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel praised the addition of Villanova to the Patriot League as the league’s 10th……

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Recent official visits at BC have left recruits extremely impressed

June 4, 2025
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As we’ve talked about on the site and The New England Football Show recently, June is actually the busiest month of the season for most college football programs. Between running and attending camps, recruiting and getting things together for the 2025 season before a roughly two or three week break in July prior to training camp, this is the time where programs truly establish a culture of winning. Building the…

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Azumah, Ingoglia among the local college legends on the NFF 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

June 3, 2025
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The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced on Monday the names on the 2026 Ballot under consideration for induction into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame, including 79 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 100 players and 35 coaches from the divisional ranks. The ballot was emailed on Monday to the more than 12,000 NFF members and current NFF Hall of Famers whose votes will be……

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BC, UMass & UConn announce start times for select games

May 29, 2025
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  In another sign that football season is creeping closer and closer, Boston College, UMass and UConn officially announced times for a handful of games on Thursday afternoon. BC had three games announced, beginning with the season and home opener on August 30th against Fordham, which will be at 2:00 p.m. and air on ACC Network Extra. In week two, the Eagles travel to East Lansing in a rematch of…

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