The Patriots host the Carolina Panthers today in an early must win game. After squandering last week’s game to the Steelers, the Patriots have to play a cleaner game, take care of the football execute. If they do, this is a winnable game. 1. Drake Maye vs. the Panthers secondary: Maye will have his hands full with his boyhood team’s secondary. Jaycee Horn is one of the top cornerbacks in…
Patriots Game Plan vs. the Carolina Panthers
The Patriots host the Carolina Panthers in a winnable game today at Gillette Stadium. Carolina poses some schematical issues but they are a good match up for the Patriots. Here is how New England can attack them on offense and defense. Offense Emphasis on off-tackle running game: The Patriots need to attack the Panthers front seven on the edges. Run outside zone, power, pin and pull and toss plays. This…
California 28, Boston College 24 – Eagles lose in excruciating fashion
CHESTNUT HILL – Before BC can win games consistently, it has to learn how not to lose. Sounds a little like the local pro team. The Eagles fell at home 28-24 Saturday in front of 44,500 fans on Parent’s Weekend. But, it wasn’t just the loss that dropped BC to 1-3 overall and 0-2 in the ACC, it was how they lost. First, clinging to a 24-21 lead, BC gave…
Harvard 41, Brown 7 – Crimson rout Bears in home opener
By Oliver Fox NEFJ Correspondent CAMBRIDGE – Harvard had a lot to play for on Saturday night at its home opener at Harvard Stadium. Long-time coach (30 years) Tim Murphy was in attendance for the dedication of the new playing surface, “Tim Murphy Field,” and Harvard was looking to avenge the upset loss they suffered last year to Ivy League rival Brown. They got that revenge and then some, demolishing…
Central Catholic 20, Bishop Hendricken 19 – Raiders hold on for big interstate victory
Image courtesy of Luis Nunez By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff LAWRENCE — Central Catholic used a strong second half to escape with a 20-19 victory over Bishop Hendricken on Saturday in a big interstate matchup. Last week in Danvers, everything that could possibly go wrong went wrong for Central Catholic in an ugly loss to St. John’s Prep. Turnovers, miscues, squandered opportunities and a defensive performance they’d like to forget….
Avon Old Farms 48, BB&N 14 – Winged Beavers hammer Knights
By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondant WATERTOWN – On paper, this was one of the premier matchups of the 2025 high school season. On the field, it was all Avon Old Farms in a 48-14 win over BB&N on Saturday. After the first 2 drives for each team stalled to open the game, BB&N struck first with a 66-yard touchdown run by sophomore running back Owen DeSalvo to give BB&N a…
St. John’s Prep 53, LaSalle (RI) 20 – Eagles soar past Rams in interstate clash
By Dante Iafrate NEFJ Correspondent The tone of Saturday afternoon’s matchup between St. John’s Prep and La Salle Academy was set almost immediately. On La Salle’s first possession, running back Blaze Coogan coughed up the football after a short gain, and the Eagles pounced on the loose ball. Just a few plays later, junior running back Maxwell Parent barreled into the end zone from two yards out, and the Eagles…
Dartmouth 35, CCSU 28 – Big Green open season 2-0 with impressive road win
Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Tied with the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils football team 28-28 with under a minute left in Saturday’s game, the Dartmouth Big Green used a 50-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Grayson Saunier to wide receiver Ky’Dric Fisher to lift them to a 35-28 win. Saunier’s touchdown pass came with 16 seconds left in the game, and…
Boston College Four Down Preview: Cal Golden Bears (3-1, 0-0) at BC Eagles (1-2, 0-1)
Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: BC is in a must-win situation when they host Cal on Saturday afternoon. A week after the bye, BC sits at 1-2 and 0-1 in the ACC. The Eagles are on the road against Pitt next week before the gauntlet of their schedule begins with Clemson, SMU and Notre Dame all visiting Chestnut Hill. 1st Down: This team is awfully banged up right now. Not…
Springfield Central 28, Xaverian 20 – Golden Eagles get big road win in marquee matchup
WESTWOOD – It only counts as a win in September, but Springfield Central made a statement on Friday night. The Golden Eagles made the long trek down to Westwood and came away with a 28-20 win over the two-dime defending D1 champs Xaverian. SC moved to 2-1 while the Hawks fell to the same record. It might have been a statement win on the surface, but head coach Bill Watson…