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URI overmatched in 48-0 loss to Minnesota

September 7, 2024
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Courtesy of URI Athletics Rams Coach Jim Fleming knew that his team would be at a size and depth disadvantage against the Minnesota Golden Gophers heading into today’s game and he was right. It proved to be the difference in Minnesota’s 48-0 win. Former UNH quarterback Max Brosmer completed 24-of-30 passes for 271 yards and two touchdown passes in the win. The Gophers took awhile to get going offensively. Minnesota……

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New Hampshire 21, Holy Cross 20: Wildcats win thriller over Crusaders

September 7, 2024
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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — An overcast day at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts was the setting for a thrilling 21-20 win for the New Hampshire Wildcats (1-1) over the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-2). With 1:39 left in the game, the Crusaders had the ball on their own 20-yard line with a chance to win the game, trailing 21-20. A huge 32-yard pass from senior quarterback Joe Pesansky……

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UMass 4 Down preview: UMass Minutemen (0-1) @ Toledo Rockets (1-0)

September 7, 2024
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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen (0-1) travel to the Glass Bowl on Saturday afternoon to take on the Toledo Rockets (1-0) in their first road match of the season. Despite a 28-14 home loss to Eastern Michigan to start their season this past Saturday, the Minutemen hope to get back on track against another future Mid-American Conference opponent. 1st Down: Senior quarterback Taisun Phommachanh had a mixed performance……

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Top 16 Division 1 College Poll for Week 1

September 3, 2024
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Our first Top 16 poll of the season is here. The Boston College Eagles are number one after an impressive win on Monday night against Florida State.  Rhode Island survived a hard fought game against Holy Cross to land the second spot on our poll.  Here is the rest of our poll. As always, we welcome your feedback.  1. Boston College (1-0)- The Eagles kick off the Bill O’Brien era……

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