No. 22 Harvard 31, Penn 28: Crimson earn thrilling win over Quakers

November 16, 2024

More and more, it feels like a special season for the Harvard Crimson. On Saturday, Harvard defeated Penn, 31-28, with backup players filling key roles at the end. With the win, Harvard clinches a share of the Ivy League title. If the Crimson beat Yale next week, they win the Ivy League title outright. “Obviously, we’re all really excited,” first-year Harvard coach Andrew Aurich said. “Not surprising, because these guys……

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Liberty 35, UMass 34 (OT) – Minutemen find another excruciating way to lose

November 16, 2024

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff AMHERST – In front of 9,115 fans at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday, UMass found yet another soul-crushing way to disappoint fans. The Minutemen allowed the Liberty Flames to storm back and steal a 35-34 overtime win after a missed PAT for UMass. After leading 20-7 at halftime, the Minutemen (2-8) were outscored 28-14 in the second half and overtime combined to fall to the…

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UNH 31, No. 16 Stony Brook 30 – Wildcats mount wild comeback to keep playoff hopes alive

November 16, 2024

By Allen Lessels NEFJ Contributor DURHAM, N.H. – Senior quarterback Seth Morgan and the University of New Hampshire football team – their hopes for any shot at earning an FCS playoff berth slipping away – mounted a fierce fourth quarter rally to knock off No. 16-ranked Stony Brook, 31-30, in front of 4,760 in windy and Wildcat Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats won their third straight game and improved…

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Sacred Heart 31, Merrimack 20 – Pioneers close season with win for Yankee Conference crown

November 16, 2024

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff NORTH ANDOVER — Sacred Heart used a strong second half to outlast Merrimack, 31-20 in the inaugural Yankee Conference Championship on Saturday. It was senior day at Duane Stadium for the host Warriors (4-6) and a day where Merrimack had the opportunity to close out its home schedule with a win and a ‘conference’ crown paying homage to the old days. However, Sacred Heart (5-6)…

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Boston College 4 down preview: BC Eagles (5-4) at SMU Mustangs (8-1)

November 16, 2024

Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: After a wild week where BC’s face of the program Tommy Castellanos was benched and then decided to hop in the transfer portal, the Eagles have also had to get ready for a game against the top team in the ACC and No. 14 team in the country, SMU. 1st Down: Grayson James is now the leading man in Chestnut Hill. James immediately gives BC…

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UMass 4 down preview: Liberty Flames (6-2) at UMass Minutemen (2-7)

November 16, 2024

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The Liberty Flames travel to Amherst on Saturday afternoon to take on the UMass Minutemen. After suffering a 45-20 loss at Mississippi State two weeks ago, the Minutemen come off their second bye week of the season hoping some rest can help their final three games of the season finish on a high note. 1st Down: The news of redshirt senior quarterback Taisun Phommachahn (132-for-234, 1,590-yards,…

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New England college preview – Week 12

November 15, 2024

It’s cold again, which means it’s almost playoff time. It’s been quite a busy week in college football locally and this Saturday 15 of the 16 New England D1 teams are in action. UConn is the only program on a bye before they head to Syracuse next weekend. Here’s a look at each matchup, including a few very important ones with massive bowl eligibility, league championship and playoff implications in…

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Holy Cross faces must-win situation in final home game of 2024

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November 14, 2024

The dream’s not dead, but it’s hanging by a thread. After a tough 10-7 loss to Lehigh last weekend, there’s a three-way tie atop the Patriot League with two weeks left, but the Crusaders are going to need some breaks to go their way if they want to claim a share of a sixth straight league title. But, before there’s any more playoff talk, at 4-6 overall and 3-1 in…

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Cardona provides some insight into Navy-Notre Dame rivalry coming to Gillette Stadium

November 14, 2024

If you were lucky enough to experience Army-Navy in Foxborough last year, we’ll have a small taste again in two years. It was announced on Tuesday that the 99th edition of the Notre Dame-Navy game will be played at Gillette Stadium on October 31, 2026. “We are thrilled to host the 2026 Navy-Notre Dame Game and welcome these two historic programs and their passionate fanbases to Gillette Stadium for the…

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Report: Former BC QB Thomas Castellanos heading to transfer portal

November 13, 2024

Who had this on the New England football bingo card for 2024? On3’s Pete Nakos reported (and I was able to confirm) that BC quarterback – well, former BC quarterback – Thomas Castellanos will be heading to the transfer portal when the window opens on December 9th. Just three days ago, Castellanos was the starting QB of an Eagles team looking to come out of the bye strong at home…

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