Weekly College Football Journal
We look back on the week that was in D1 college football in New England and we look ahead to this week’s games. Hard to believe we are already in Week 8.
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Checking in on the CAA programs
As we hit the halfway point of the regular season, the four local CAA teams are all in very different positions. No. 15 URI is still atop the conference at 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the CAA following a comeback win over UNH at home last weekend. Speaking of the Wildcats, UNH is now 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the CAA after the loss to the Rams. The season started……
After bye week, Holy Cross still hunting for 1st win of the season
It hasn’t been the year anyone wearing purple and white has wanted. At 0-6, Holy Cross has stunningly been on the wrong end of all sorts of games this season. Close loses, blowouts, you name it.The Crusaders have been through it. Still, confidence and effort has not wavered. Coming off a much-needed bye week, Holy Cross hits the road this weekend in search of its first win when they take…
College Dudes of the Week – Week 7
Sacred Heart running back Mitchell Summers headlines a strong week of big time performances in New England College Football this past weekend.
Here are some of the week’s top performers.
Jim Mora & UConn excited for the challenge in Chestnut Hill
Image courtesy of UConn Athletics The Big East no longer exists in the college football world, but UConn and BC will renew the Northeast rivalry on Saturday. This time though, both programs are in very different positions. Jim Mora’s Huskies come in at 4-2 with nothing to lose and everything to gain. Boston College is reeling, losers of four straight and sitting at 1-5 in what’s quickly turned into a…
Bill O’Brien & BC aren’t taking UConn lightly during rough stretch
Image courtesy of BC Athletics CHESTNUT HILL – For just over 11 minutes on Tuesday, Bill O’Brien stood in front of a camera and six reporters and passionately defended the struggling BC program. At 1-5 and losers of four straight, Boston College has been in a stunning tailspin with seemingly no way out. This weekend, a 4-2 UConn team comes to town with nothing to lose and everything to gain…
Division 1 New England College Football Poll – Week 7
The poll did not change much this week. We saw some movement with Brown moving into the Top 5 but overall it remained the same. Some big game this week will alter the poll and lead to some more notable movement next week.
New England college roundup – Week 7
With a bunch of double-local matchups and some big home games, we were able to cover nine of the 17 D teams in the region this weekend. Stonehill, UConn and Holy Cross each had a bye week. Those stories are up on the site for your enjoyment, but here’s a summary of the other action you may have missed: Harvard 34, Cornell 10 The 25th-ranked Crimson had to pull away…
Clemson 41, Boston College 10 – Another ugly night for the Eagles
CHESTNUT HILL – There’s really not much more to say at this point. You are what your record says you are and right now, Boston College is a lifeless football team. With purple and orange taking over Alumni Stadium on Saturday night – although the BC student section did its part again, showing up in full force – Clemson handed the Eagles a fifth straight loss, 41-10 in a game…
Maine 20, Merrimack 13 – Black Bears win 3rd straight
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff NORTH ANDOVER — After beginning the season 0-4, the Black Bears of Maine have found their groove the last three weeks. Things looked bleak when they fell to Georgia Southern 45-17M but coach Jordan Stevens’ group has found a new focus that has led to the winning streak. Saturday afternoon against Merrimack, the Black Bears found a way to win 20-13 despite offensive struggles from…