College

Boston College Four Down Preview: UConn Huskies (4-2) at Boston College Eagles (1-5)

October 18, 2025
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Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: Two teams going in very different directions and stunningly, it’s the opposite of what most people would thought would be the case when the schedule came out. The Huskies feel good coming off a bye and a 51-point performance against FIU two weeks ago. UConn is 4-2 and two wins from a third bowl bid in four years. Meanwhile, BC is reeling. The Eagles sit……

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UMass Four Down Preview: Buffalo Bulls (3-3, 2-0) at UMass Minutemen (0-6, 0-2)

October 18, 2025
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Image courtesy of ESPN By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen (0-6) welcome the Buffalo Bulls (3-3) to McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon still in search of their first win of the season. Coming off an embarrassing 42-6 loss at Kent State last weekend, the Minutemen are looking to bounce back from what some considered one of their worst defeats in the FBS era. 1st Down: Sophomore…

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New England college preview – Week 8

October 16, 2025
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For the majority of the 17 local Division 1 schools, we’ve hit the halfway point of the regular season. The Ivy League combatants are a little behind. Still, we’re starting to see a much clearer picture in terms of where things might stand in a month or so when both the FBS and FCS seasons are done. We’ve got a few playoff contenders, a bunch of teams struggling to find…

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Checking in on the CAA programs

October 15, 2025
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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…

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After bye week, Holy Cross still hunting for 1st win of the season

Photo: Holy Cross Twitter
October 15, 2025
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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…

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Jim Mora & UConn excited for the challenge in Chestnut Hill

October 14, 2025
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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…

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Bill O’Brien & BC aren’t taking UConn lightly during rough stretch

October 14, 2025
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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…

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