Rhode Island

Despite vast difference in records, Bryant-URI could provide fireworks

November 19, 2024
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The Governor’s Cup is one thing, but Bryant-URI is meaningful too. The Rams will make the short trip to Smithfield to take on the Bulldogs in the regular season finale for both teams this Saturday. With a win, 15th-ranked Rhody will finish 10-2 and lock up an at-large bid into the FCS postseason, giving the program its first playoff berth since 1985. Meanwhile, Bryant limps in at 2-9, but a……

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No. 18 Rhode Island 20, Albany 17 — Rams edge Great Danes

November 16, 2024
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Maybe, with past University of Rhode Island teams, the Rams lose the type of game they played Saturday against Albany. Not this time. URI earned a hard-fought, 20-17 win over Albany Saturday. Now, the Rams hold a 9-2 record overall, and 6-1 mark in the Coastal Athletic Association with only next Saturday’s trip to Bryant left. The Rams fell in an early, 17-0 deficit by halftime. But the Rams rallied,……

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URI postseason hopes still in good shape despite loss to Delaware

November 11, 2024
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Rhode Island is so close, yet still so far from adding ‘2024’ to a playoff banner that hasn’t had a number added to it since 1985. Following a 24-21 loss to Delaware this past Saturday, the Rams dropped to second place in the CAA with two games remaining. On Monday, URI remained firmly in the playoff picture, ranked 18th in the latest AFCA Coaches Poll at 8-2 and 5-1 in…

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URI moves up to No. 10 in the country with 3 weeks remaining

November 4, 2024
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During preparation for last week’s game against Monmouth, URI head coach Jim Fleming wanted to change up the practice routine. His older players advised against it. He’s glad they did. That’s because the Rams earned another come from behind win, are now 8-1, 5-0 in the CAA and ranked 10th in the country in the latest AFCA Coaches Poll, which is the highest ranking for the program since 2001. Part…

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With 4 games left, URI must remain locked in on the process

October 28, 2024
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Eight down, four to go. The 14th-ranked URI Rams are now 7-1 (4-0 in the CAA) after a 10-point win over a growing and gritty Maine team this past weekend. With four games remaining – two at Meade Stadium and two on the road – the end of that 39-year playoff drought is coming closer and closer into focus. URI has a chance to remain alone atop the CAA with…

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No. 17 URI 26, No. 24 UNH 9 – Rams continue to roll with first road win vs. Wildcats in 29 years

October 19, 2024
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Image courtesy of @TheStoneFreeman (Twitter) By Allen Lessels NEFJ Contributor DURHAM, N.H. – The University of Rhode Island football team, ranked No. 16 in the Stats Perform poll and No. 17 in the AFCA FCS Coaches poll, managed something Saturday that it had not been able to accomplish in nearly three decades. The Rams, doing damage in all three facets of the game – offense, defense and special teams –……

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