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Western Michigan 21, UMass 3 – Minutemen fall in MAC opener

October 4, 2025
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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff AMHERST – A warm autumn afternoon was the setting for Western Michigan’s 21-3 win over the UMass Minutemen on homecoming weekend in another disappointing day at McGuirk Stadium. In front of 10,014 people in attendance, the Broncos (3-3, 2-0 MAC) committed to their ground game and rode out the Minutemen for 217-rushing-yards. Despite starting slow in the first half, Western Michigan redshirt sophomore quarterback Broc……

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UConn 51, FIU 10 – Fagnano’s career day leads Huskies to blowout win

October 4, 2025
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Image courtesy of UConn Athletics By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — Coming off four-straight one-score games, Saturday’s contest against FIU was a much-needed breath of fresh air for UConn. Joe Fagnano threw for a UConn career-high 355 yards and four touchdowns as the Huskies rolled to a 51-10 win. The win marked the 100th career head coaching victory for Jim Mora, which includes his time with the Atlanta…

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CCSU 41, Sacred Heart 35 (OT) – Blue Devils get gutty win over in-state rival

October 4, 2025
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Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Hosting Sacred Heart on Saturday afternoon at Arute Field, Central Connecticut State picked up a much-needed 41-35 overtime victory. CCSU quarterback Brady Olson had a career game, accounting for all five of the Blue Devils’ touchdowns, throwing for a career-high four touchdown passes and rushing for a touchdown. Olson also set career-highs in passing yards (323) and…

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Boston College Four Down Preview: BC Eagles (1-3, 0-2) at Pittsburgh Panthers (2-2, 0-1)

October 4, 2025
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Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: It took until October, but BC has its first noon kickoff of the season on Saturday when the Eagles visit Pitt for a near must-win game. BC is coming off back-to-back losses against Stanford and Cal with a bye weekend sandwiched in between. The Eagles are extremely banged up – particularly on defense – and are in danger of falling to 1-4 on the season. BC…

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UMass Four Down Preview: Western Michigan (2-3) at UMass Minutemen (0-4)

October 4, 2025
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Image courtesy of ESPN By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen (0-4) host the Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) on Saturday afternoon looking for their first win of the season. With large crowds expected for homecoming weekend, the Minutemen have an opportunity to steady the ship after a tumultuous September. 1st Down: An expected 42-6 blowout loss at the hands of Mizzou finished up a brutal stretch for UMass to start…

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Brown 28, URI 21 – Bears win 1st Governor’s Cup since 2017 in major upset

October 4, 2025
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By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent PAWTUCKET – Centreville Bank Stadium increased the big game feel to a rivalry that already had over a century of history. Rhode Island and Brown battled on Friday for the 109th time overall, and 43rd for the Governor’s Cup. After six long years, the Bears returned the Governor’s Cup to Providence with a 28-21 win over the Rams. “For me, it’s about these guys,” Brown…

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College Journal – Week 6

October 2, 2025
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As we enter October, the stakes are higher for the 17 Division One teams in New England. These who have bowl aspirations, need to start playing better. Specifically Boston College.

UMass needs to be competitive never mind get a win. UConn must show more consistency. Harvard, Yale and Dartmouth have tough road games this week.

Here are our thoughts heading into Week 6.

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New England college preview – Week 6

October 2, 2025
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Friday (10/3) URI @ Brown (7:00) Since 1909, Brown and URI have dueled on the football field. Since 1981, the programs have renewed there rivalry with The Governor’s Cup on the line. This weekend’s edition of one of New England’s best matchups is under the lights in Pawtucket. Rhode Island is ranked No. 10 in the AFCA Coaches Poll and enters at 4-1 overall. Brown opened up its season with…

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Governor’s Cup press conference kicks off big weekend for URI & Brown

October 1, 2025
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By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent PROVIDENCE – “What a special night Friday night is going to be,” Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee said during the annual Governor’s Cup press conference at the state house on Wednesday. “Not only for the teams that are going to be able to compete, but the people in Rhode Island.” Rhode Island and Brown met before the 43rd Governor’s Cup for the traditional media kickoff….

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