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Albany 38, URI 21 – 3 observations from a rough day for the Rams

October 24, 2026

Image courtesy of Emma Roberts By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent PAWTUCKET – Rhode Island’s 17-game home winning streak ended Saturday with a 38-21 loss to UAlbany at Centreville Bank Stadium, likely ending the Rams’ playoff hopes as well. Here are three observations from what Rhode Island head coach Jim Fleming described as “one of the most disappointing losses that we’ve had here in quite some time.” URI is now 4-4……

URI 41, No. 23 Yale 23 – McClelland & Buchanan shine as Rams upset Bulldogs

October 17, 2026

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Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN — Yale quarterback Dante Reno came in with the gaudy stats, but it was Rhode Island’s Alex McClelland who stole the show on Saturday. McClelland, making his second career start, threw for 285 yards and four touchdowns to power Rhode Island to a 41-23 win over the No. 23 Bulldogs. McClelland also led the Rams on the ground…

No. 13 URI 31, Elon 10: Big 4th quarter propels Rams to first win in new home

September 12, 2026

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By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent PAWTUCKET – Though the University Of Rhode Island has a new home this year, their dominance of CAA opponents remains consistent. This was the first home game for No. 13 URI in 2026, as the Rams are now playing in the gorgeous Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket in lieu of the fact that their normal home Meade Stadium, is undergoing renovations and is inoperable for…

No. 8 Rhode Island 34, Merrimack 7 – Rams defense leads the way in opener

August 28, 2026

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NORTH ANDOVER – Eighth-ranked URI blew out Merrimack 34-7 in the season opener for both schools on Friday. On a perfect night for football in North Andover, Duane Stadium was packed with a standing room only crowd. The Rams’ defense forced four turnovers, setting up a few touchdowns for a Rhode Island offense without its All-American QB Devin Farrell. Georgia Southern transfer Tyler Budge got the start and went 13-29…

2026 Rhode Island Rams Season Preview

August 28, 2026

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The Rhode Island Rams enter the 2026 season riding considerable momentum following a deep FCS playoff run and an eleven-win campaign. Ranking among the top programs in FCS football entering the fall, Rhode Island will navigate an intriguing slate that features five home contests played at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket during ongoing facility upgrades at Meade Stadium. Leadership remains a clear strength for the program, highlighted by the election of fifth-year wide receiver Marquis Buchanan and fourth-year defensive lineman Case Mankins as team captains following vote by their teammates. With high expectations across the Coastal Athletic Association, the Rams possess the veteran experience and transfer portal additions needed to challenge for a conference championship and make another extended postseason push.

Nationally-ranked Rams ready for Week 0 opener

August 24, 2026

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It’s hard to believe it, but football season officially kicks off this week. The two-time defending CAA champions and eighth-ranked team in the country heading into the season resides in Kingston, Rhode Island. The Rams will make the trip up to Merrimack to face the Warriors in a non-conference game on Friday night. With national eyes now on them, the Rams are no longer flying under the radar. Instead, URI…

URI wraps up training camp with final tuneup

August 21, 2026

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By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent KINGSTON – Familiar faces land No. 7/8 Rhode Island as the clear favorite in the Coastal Athletic Association to take a third-straight conference title for the first time in program history. URI’s mock game will be the closest thing to game action that Meade Stadium sees this fall, with ongoing construction forcing the Rams to Pawtucket’s Centreville Bank Stadium. It also put an end to…

CAA Media Day – Rhode Island not shying away from expectations

July 22, 2026

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Rhode Island is far from flying under the radar any longer. After back-to-back CAA titles – last year’s coming in the form of a solo championship – the Rams are the preseason favorite to three-peat as CAA champions. You can expect to see Jim Fleming’s squad high in the FCS rankings throughout the year as well. The CAA preseason poll and preseason honors were unveiled on Wednesday morning prior to…

FCS Playoffs: URI 27, Central CCSU 19 – Rams knock out Blue Devils for 2nd straight year

November 29, 2025

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Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Hosting Central Connecticut in the first round of the FCS Playoff Championship for a second straight year at Meade Stadium on Saturday, No. 9 Rhode Island earned a 27-19 win to punch its ticket to the second round of the playoffs. The Rams were led by a 14-point first quarter. URI built a 14-0 lead in…

URI shifts focus towards making a national championship run

November 25, 2025

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Image courtesy of URI Athletics Somewhat stunningly, Rhode Island didn’t get a bye in the FCS postseason despite a 10-win season and repeating as CAA champs, winning the title outright for the first time in 40 years. Now that it’s been decided, the Rams face a familiar foe in Central Connecticut State, the NEC champs that Rhody hosted and beat in the first round of the FCS playoffs a year…

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