Series Record: Beverly leads the series 62-52-7. Look at a Rivalry: Beverly and Salem have been playing on Thanksgiving for 121 years. It is one of the oldest rivalries in the state. The Game as it is known was a back and forth affair through the years. However, Beverly has dominated the series in recent years. The Panthers have won 8 of the last 9 meetings and 14 of the…
Line: Georgia Southern -31 Opening kickoff: UMass and Georgia Southern have met four previous times. UMass beat Georgia Southern at home, 55-20, on Oct. 21, 2017. The Eagles returned the favor in 2018 with a 34-13 win. The history of the two programs goes back aways. UMass beat Georgia Southern 55-43 in 1998 for the FCS (I-AA) National Championship. Here are three offensive and defensive keys for the Minutemen. 3…
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Can you believe we’re now going to be four weeks in to the Boston College football season? Time flies when you’re having fun, so let’s get right to it. Here is everything you need to know about the Eagles as they head into another ACC matchup with Pittsburgh at home on Saturday: FINAL THOUGHTS FROM THE UNC LOSS The UNC loss was another one that came…
Rookie Josh Uche must make an immediate impact for the Eagles. Linebacker was a strength for the Patriots last season but thanks to free agency and COVID-19 opt outs, the position appears to now be the weakest part of the defense. Kyle Van Noy, Elandon Roberts and Jaime Collins all left via free agency. Stalwart Dont’a Hightower opted out due to COVID-19. That leaves third year middle linebacker J’Whaun Bentley…
1. First, Happy Fathers Day to all the dad’s out there. Moms are the glue that keeps a household together. Dads are the foundation. 2. I have to admit, it stung seeing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in Buccaneers uniforms. It wasn’t suppose to end this way but thus is life in pro sports. (Photos courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 3. Speaking of the Buccaneers. They have shut down…
By Kevin Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj You didn’t think we were done with Tom Brady talk did you? Not to worry, we’re going to have Tom Brady Tuesday coverage every week here at New England Football Journal to make sure you can still keep up with what the GOAT is doing. Brady will be in primetime plenty this season, bringing Bucs fans the attention for the first time in a long time. For…
Trevor Lawrence will face a stiff test at B.C. This is the last week before the rivalry games kick in. It is a good week to bet because it will get harder from here. Here are my picks for week 11. Ole Miss at Texas A&M (-13, 67.5): Texas A&M has struggled on the road but they have been tough at home in Jimbo Fisher’s first season. They should cover…
The Patriots travel to Buffalo tonight to battle the Bills in a pivotal AFC East match up. The Bills have struggled with injuries and inconsistency thus far but they will come to play tonight. Here are five keys to the game. 1. Weather the Turbulence: Sony Michel is out, Josh Gordon is suspended for the first quarter. The Patriots are short handed offensively. They must figure out a way to…
Trevor Lawrence and the Clemson Tiger roll into Tallahassee looking for a win. Playoff and bowl positioning starts becoming a factor as we head into week nine. Here are my picks for week 9. Clemson at Florida State (+17.5, 48.5): I still have issues with Clemson’s offense despite the fact that they having been playing better. The think the Tigers will win but an improved Florida State will come to…