By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – Following the stunning win over Rutgers last week, UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak’s group had a next game mentality as they quickly shifted their focus to Sacred Heart. That focus showed itself early and often in their home opener, a dominant 37-10 victory over FCS opponent Sacred Heart from the NEC. “The start of the game is exactly what we talked about,” said Harasymiak….
No. 13 URI 31, Elon 10: Big 4th quarter propels Rams to first win in new home
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…
UConn Four Down Preview: Maryland Terapins (1-0) vs. UConn Huskies (1-0)
Kickoff: The Huskies will look to improve to 2-0 on the season when they host the Maryland Terapins at the Rent today. UConn is coming off of an impressive 56-7 win over Lafayette where they racked up a school record 671 yards of total offense. Maryland won their first game over Hampton, 62-0.
UMass Four Down Preview: Sacred Heart Pioneers (0-1) vs. UMass Minutemen (1-0)
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen welcome the Sacred Heart Pioneers to McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon for their 2026 home opener. In wake of last week’s 37-21 win at Rutgers, the shine couldn’t be brighter on the program who look to build off their upset and win consecutive games for the first time since 2023. 1st Down: The UMass offense under senior quarterback William “Pop”…
Boston College 28, Rutgers 21: Eagles Rise To Occasion On Emotional Night
CHESTNUT HILL – Red Bandanna games are always special, but this one felt different. On the 25th anniversary of the horrific events that took place on September 11, Boston College hosted Rutgers for the annual game honoring Welles Crowther on Friday night. Aside from desperately needing a win to avoid starting 0-2, BC simply couldn’t lose. Not with a ‘white out’ in the stands. Not with Welles’ family in attendance….
Xaverian 42, Bishop Feehan 36: Hawks Win In Wild Overtime Matchup
By Jared Keene NEFJ Correspondent WESTWOOD – From a neutral standpoint, it truly doesn’t get much better than what went down on Clapboardtree Street Friday night. That’s where three-time defending Division 1 state champion Xaverian hosted last year’s D2 state runner-up Bishop Feehan. In recent years, this game hasn’t necessarily been the closest, but if the Hawks thought they were going to roll, they were dead wrong. The Shamrocks, who…
St. John’s Prep 29, Springfield Central 14: SJP Defense Takes Over In 2nd Half
By Dante Iafrate NEFJ Correspondent SPRINGFIELD — A year ago, St. John’s Prep and Springfield Central needed a fourth-quarter rally and a two-point conversion to settle things. This time, the Eagles made sure there was no late drama, turning a tight halftime lead into a comfortable win with a second-half defensive takeover, beating the Golden Eagles 29-14 on Friday night to open the season. “It has to start with the…
Tewksbury 41, Foxboro 14: Redmen Get Revenge After Hard End To 2025 Season
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent FOXBORO – Tewksbury started its 2026 season against the same opponent it ended its 2025 season with, but this time, it delivered a different result with a 41-14 win over Foxboro. Just 15 minutes from Gillette Stadium, the Division 4 runner-up took down the Division 5 runner-up in a dominant showing. “We’re so respectful of their program and what Foxboro does year in and year…
Scituate 21, Duxbury 0: Sailors Defense Comes Away with 4 Takeaways in Victory
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent SCITUATE – South Shore rivals Scituate and Duxbury locked horns again in a Patriot League crossover matchup. Unlike many of the past matchups, defense won the day. Scituate was opportunistic on defense, coming away with four interceptions in its 21-0 win over its rival. The win was the fourth straight in the series for Scituate, going back to the 2024 Division state championship game. On…
No. 10 New Britain 28, No. 6 Windsor 12: Golden Hurricanes Earn Statement Win
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