The Patriots announced earlier today that quarterback Drake Maye has cleared concussion protocol and is going to start Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Maye got hurt last week in the second quarter of the Jets game and did not return. He entered concussion protocol and was a limited participant all week in practice. Now he has been cleared and he is back in the saddle as the starter. Sunday will…
UConn 34, Georgia State 27 – Huskies are bowl-bound for 2nd time in 3 years
By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Staff EAST HARTFORD — The UConn Huskies rushed for 271 yards and clinched bowl eligibility for the second time in three years with a 34-27 win over Georgia State at Rentschler Field on Friday night. The Huskies were up 20 in the fourth quarter and held on even though they allowed the Panthers back in the contest late. “Tonight showed that there’s all different kinds of…
Ivy League considering allowing its eight teams to play in the FCS Playoffs
According to Harvard Athletic Director Erin McDermott, the Ivy League is considering a proposal to allow the Ancient Eight’s football teams to play in the Football Championship Subdivision postseason. The news was first reported by the crimson.com. The proposal was brought forth by the the Ivy League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. It would need final approval from all of the Ivy League presidents. If approved, Ivy League football programs would be…
UMass 4 down preview: UMass Minutemen (2-6) @ Mississippi State (1-7)
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen head to Starkville, Mississippi on Saturday afternoon to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in what will be their second of three SEC match-ups this season. On the heels of their 35-7 win over Wagner this past weekend, the Minutemen hope to take that momentum in Davis Wade Stadium where a reeling Bulldogs team hopes to get their season back on track….
Lowe proving he can be a long term solution for the Patriots at left tackle
It has not always been an easy road for offensive tackle Vedarian Lowe but the third year pro out of Illinois is starting to put it all together and is looking like a possible solution at left tackle for the Patriots. Lowe was a sixth round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. He was traded to the Patriots in August of 2023 for a sixth round pick. The Patriots…
NEFJ-Gold Athletics Game of the Week: BB&N 28, Tabor 22 – MacCormack leads Knights to at least a share of ISL title
WATERTOWN – A game between two of the top teams in New England lived up to the hype and then some on Friday evening. Tabor visited BB&N for a showdown between two 6-0 teams atop the ISL. With one game each remaining in the regular season, this showdown would determine who gets a share of the league title with a chance to close out the outright championship next weekend. The…
Bishop Feehan 13, St. Mary’s 0 – Shamrocks hand Spartans first loss
By Jared Keene NEFJ Staff ATTLEBORO – Ever since a season-opening loss to Xaverian, Bishop Feehan hasn’t tasted defeat again. . Entering Friday evening’s massive Catholic Central League showdown with St. Mary’s, the Shamrocks had won their previous six contests, outscoring opponents 209-32 in that span. Allowing just over five points per game during that stretch is simply astounding, but its been the team’s offense that has garnered most of…
Billerica 27, Andover 9 — Indians roll past Golden Warriors
Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff BILLERICA — It was a lopsided affair Friday night as the Billerica Indians dominated the Andover Golden Eagles in preparation for the playoffs. Billerica’s defense played a full game, not showing any signs of regression on its way to a 27-9 victory. Indians head coach Duane Sigsbury commended his players for battling on both sides of the ball. “We play ironman football,” said Sigsbury. “We put……
Greenwich 23, St. Joseph (Trumbull) 14 — Cardinals hang on
By Craig Boland NEFJ Staff GREENWICH — With 3:50 left in the fourth quarter and Greenwich holding on to a 16-14 lead, linebacker Justin Carrol picked off a pass from St. Joseph quarterback Martin Broz and took it 20 yards the other way for a touchdown. Julian Ravina hit the extra point, putting Greenwich up 23-14. They held the lead for the final few minutes to move to 6-1 on……
North Kingstown 17, Cumberland 7 – After slow start, Skippers are cruising
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Staff NORTH KINGSTOWN – After a 1-3 start to North Kingstown’s season, many wrote the team off. Well, the Skippers continued to prove the doubters wrong on Friday night, taking down Cumberland, 17-7. With a third straight win, NK now sits at 4-3 and likely will have a bye in the first round of the Division-I (non-state) Super Bowl. For coach David Giorgi, these last weeks…