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Yale 38, Holy Cross 31 — Bulldogs edge Crusaders

September 21, 2024
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By Dante Iafrate NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — In a gritty, rain-soaked contest, Yale edged out Holy Cross 38-31 in a game down to the final seconds. It was a contest defined by resilience, as both teams dealt with injuries, momentum swings, and challenging weather conditions. For Yale, it came down to a gutsy drive in the closing moments, capped by Nathan Denney’s second rushing touchdown with just 12 seconds left…….

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UMass 35, Central Connecticut State 31 — Don Brown earns 100th career win

September 21, 2024
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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent The UMass Minutemen (1-3) capped off homecoming weekend with a 35-31 win over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (2-2) at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon. For UMass coach Don Brown, today’s outcome was extra special, with the win being the 100th of his career as a head coach. When asked after the game, despite an initial humorous brush off, he opened up about……

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New Hampshire 38, Bryant 17 — Morgan leads Wildcats to victory

September 21, 2024
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By Allen Lessels NEFJ Correspondent DURHAM, N.H. – Senior quarterback Seth Morgan, a transfer who was at Virginia Military Institute first and played at Division II Shepherd University last season, had another standout game on Saturday and led the University of New Hampshire to a 38-17 win over Bryant University in front of a Family Weekend crowd of 11,302 in Wildcat Stadium. It was Bryant’s first-ever Coastal Athletic Association game……

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Maine 26, Merrimack 15 — Black Bears shut down Warriors

September 21, 2024
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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER — On a rainy and slippery Saturday afternoon, University of Maine shut down Merrimack College’s offense en route to a 26-15 victory. Things did not start well for the Black Bears who came into this game losing their last two contests. On their first drive of the game Merrimack’s defense forced a fumble and defensive back Grant Jackson picked it up for a……

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Stonehill 35, Sacred Heart 21 — Skyhawks earn first win

September 21, 2024
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By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent EASTON — Stonehill picked up its first win of the season in its home opener over Sacred Heart this Saturday, 35-21. A rainy afternoon at W.B. Mason Stadium brought a heavy rushing attack for the Skyhawks that Jarel Washington took full advantage of. Washington finished the game with 184 rushing yards and two touchdowns across 23 carries. He was complemented in the backfield by Zavion……

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College Dudes of the Week: Week 3

September 18, 2024
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Courtesy of UNH Athletics It was a record setting weekend for UNH Football in their 45-6 win over Stonehill. The Wildcats put up big numbers offensively. Here are the top performances of the week in New England D1 college football. Seth Morgan had a record setting day against Stonehill. Morgan completed 22-of-30 passes for 387 yards and a record tying 6 touchdown passes in 45-6. DUDE! Wide receiver Caleb Burke……

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