College

Everything from UMass’ appearance at MAC Media Day

July 22, 2026
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Images courtesy of UMass Athletics UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak, new face-of-the-program Pop Watson and veteran leader Tyler Martin were in Detroit on Wednesday for MAC Media Day. Here’s everything they had to say while on set. The entire MAC Media Day is available in the replay section of ESPN+ HARASYMIAK  On the messaging about turning things around in 2026 “I think the biggest thing that we’ve kind of taken……

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12 New England players named to Shriners Children’s East-West 1000 list

July 20, 2026
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Image courtesy of @ShrinersBowl (via X) In just a few short weeks, the 2026 college football season begins. That means that thousands of players will begin very different journeys. Some will be playing their final year of college football. Some will just be getting their careers off the ground. Others will be pursuing the ultimate dream and a shot in the NFL. Each season, All-Star game rosters are built before…

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Several local players named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

July 20, 2026
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Image courtesy of Allstate & AFCA Just a few weeks away from training camp, several local D1 players have been recognized for their charitable efforts off the field. Boston College defensive lineman Josiah Griffin, UMass offensive lineman Riley Bloch, Harvard defensive end Josh Fedd, Maine offensive lineman Anthony lliano and New Hampshire tight end Colby Ramshaw were all named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. New Haven head coach…

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BC finally has clear vision at most important position

July 16, 2026
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Image courtesy of BC Athletics What a difference a year makes. At this time last summer, the starting quarterback competition was technically still up in the air. Would it be Grayson James after leading BC to the Pinstripe Bowl following the Tommy Castellanos debacle? Or, would it be newcomer from Alabama Dylan Lonergan, who had barely taken any real college snaps. It turned out to be Lonergan, who played well…

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Local college Media Day schedule

July 15, 2026
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Football season starts on Thursday, sort of. Boston College will take part in the ACC Kickoff Week throughout the morning and afternoon on ACC Network on Thursday. Bill O’Brien, transfers Anthony Palano and Mason McKenzie along with veteran KP Price will make the media rounds talking about the upcoming season. BC’s press conference is 1-1:30 on ACC Network. Coach O’Brien and/or players will be chatting on Sirus XM between 10:40…

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Former Xavier, UConn quarterback Tim Boyle announces new foundation at annual camp

July 11, 2026
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By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — The sixth annual Tim Boyle QB/WR Camp had a little bit of a different feel this year. The former Xavier High School and UConn quarterback, who has spent seven seasons in the NFL, is transitioning to the next chapter of his career, which will heavily feature The Boyle Family Foundation. Boyle announced the launch of the foundation on his Instagram account on…

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2028 Tabor DB Mikey Landers explains his commitment to BC

July 10, 2026
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We recently caught up with Tabor Academy defensive back Mikey Landers to talk about his commitment to Boston College. Here is what Landers had to say about why he chose Boston College. NEFJ: What made BC the right fit for you? ML: “Boston College felt like the right fit for a lot of reasons. Being close to home was important to me and BC has always been a special place…

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2026 New England college football schedule

July 9, 2026
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In just 49 days (seven weeks from today, Thursday July, 9), the New England college football season begins. Maine has the honor of kicking things off when the Black Bears travel to take on Towson on Thursday, August 27. With that in mind, it’s time to start looking ahead at road trip and tailgate planning, potential playoff previews, rivalry matchups and everything else that comes with another CFB season. Below…

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NEFJ College Check-Ins: Where do things stand at QB for Harvard?

July 7, 2026
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By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent Quarterback battles are some of the most polarizing situations in sports and that’s exactly what’s brewing over in Cambridge. Harvard – a year after making the FCS playoffs for the first time in history – is looking to return to glory after star QB Jaden Craig led them to a 10-2 record last season. Now, Craig is off to TCU to play Power Four football…

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