By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent PROVIDENCE – Setting the tone is something every football coach wants from their team in week one. That’s exactly what Dan Koppen got from his La Salle squad on Friday night. The Rams dominated North Kingstown, 34-7 in an RIIL opening night matchup to secure their first win of the season. Quarterback Sam Perry threw for two touchdowns, both of them to receiver Jalen Moseley…….
Scrimmage recap: Catholic Memorial & Central Catholic tune up before regular season
By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent WEST ROXBURY — Turnovers were the difference maker for the Catholic Memorial Knights in their preseason scrimmage game against the Central Catholic Raiders, as the Knights prevailed 21-14 in a shortened game. The teams played the whole first half and one drive each in the third quarter before stopping regular play and allowing each other to work on different situations and tactics. Catholic Memorial head…
Moseley ready to lead LaSalle back to top of the Rhode Island mountain
PROVIDENCE- LaSalle Academy wide receiver and defensive back Jalen Moseley enters the upcoming high school football season as one of the most explosive and versatile perimeter playmakers in Rhode Island. A dynamic two-way threat capable of stretching defenses vertically on offense while locking down top opposing targets in the secondary, Moseley has spent the past several months ensuring that his junior campaign marks a definitive leap forward in his development.
Transfer portal, good coaching & good recruiting helping programs like UMass
For a program that had endured a 16-game losing streak and entered the season as a 29-point underdog, the University of Massachusetts’ stunning 37-21 road victory over Big Ten opponent Rutgers was not a fluke outcome. It was an emphatic opening statement for a long-dormant football program that is finally showing real signs of life.
UMass makes statement & lays big piece of foundation for turnaround
PISCATAWAY- For a program that spent years serving as college football’s ultimate punchline, Thursday night in Piscataway changed everything. Massachusetts went into SHI Stadium and did not just squeak past a Big Ten opponent—they dictated the terms of engagement from the jump, walking away with an undeniable 37-21 victory over Rutgers to open the season.
2026 Boston College Eagles Season Preview
Image courtesy of BC Athletics It’s a new day of sorts for BC Football. After one of the worst seasons in program history following a bowl berth in Bill O’Brien’s first year, the program looks completely different. New recruiting, NFL-like front office structure. New staff members. O’Brien is calling the plays. Oh, and there’s 30+ new faces on the roster as the Eagles had no choice but to join in…
Delaware 42, Merrimack 7 – Warriors offense struggles in blowout loss
Image courtesy of Merrimack Athletics For just about the entire first half on Friday night, Merrimack hung with Delaware on the road. After years of championship football at the FCS level while in the CAA, the Blue Hens moved up to the FBS level last season. Meanwhile, Merrimack was coming off a 34-7 season-opening loss as an independent. It wasn’t supposed to be close and in the end, it wasn’t….
UMass 37, Rutgers 21: Minutemen stun Scarlet Knights for historic win
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent PISCATAWAY, NJ – With the lights of college football shining brightly upon them, for the first time in 15 years since joining the FBS in 2012, UMass said enough was enough. In front of 42,454 fans at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, the Minutemen didn’t just dominate the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to the tune of 37-21, they made another team the butt of the…
Fenway Thanksgiving matchups announced
BOSTON- For the sixth consecutive year, the historic grounds of Fenway Park will transform into a football field as it hosts four marquee high school football games during Thanksgiving week.
Gonzalez situation still unclear 6 days before season opener
FOXBOROUGH – The Christian Gonzalez situation isn’t any clearer after both he and Mike Vrabel spoke on Thursday afternoon. Karen Guregian of MassLive and Sophie Weller of PatriotsWire both spoke with Gonzalez in the locker room individually before practice, but the star cornerback remains mum on his contract negations with the team set to depart for Seattle in four days. Gonzalez told Weller he’s “not sure” whether anything will get…