STORRS, CT- The University of Connecticut football program finds itself in the middle of a pivotal positional battle under center. Following the arrival of head coach Jason Candle, the Huskies are evaluating a revamped quarterback room featuring Tennessee transfer Jake Merklinger, dynamic redshirt freshman Kaleb Osborne, and returning signal-caller Tucker McDonald. With the regular season opener fast approaching, Candle and offensive coordinator Nunzio Campanile are testing every facet of their signal-callers’ decision-making, physical traits, and leadership ability.
5 under-the-radar Division 3 teams to watch in Massachusetts
We continue our series on which teams will fly under the radar this season in Massachusetts. Today’s focus is on Division 3 which should be wide open due to graduation and coaching changes.
Vera-Tucker adjusting well to life as a Patriot
FOXBOROUGH- When the New England Patriots signed offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million deal in free agency, they added a versatile, former first-round anchor to a rebuild centered on physical line play and protection stability. After five seasons with the division-rival New York Jets, Vera-Tucker has spent this summer embedding himself in head coach Mike Vrabel’s culture and digesting a new offensive scheme in Foxborough. The transition…
Pats begin ramping up towards joint practice & preseason game
FOXBOROUGH – After a helmet-less walkthrough on Wednesday, the Pats were back in pads on Day 11 of training camp Thursday. The muggy two-hour session was another intense, competitive back-and-forth as the ramp up begins towards a joint practice with the Colts on Tuesday before the preseason game Thursday. Here’s how things went down… -Will Campbell did not practice, despite being dressed. He did do some conditioning on the side,…
Merrimack kicks off fall camp & prepares for another challenging schedule
When Merrimack College made the leap to Division I FCS, the program accepted an unspoken challenge: prove you belong, every single week.
Now navigating life as an FCS Independent, the Warriors are taking on a slate packed with FBS programs and FCS heavyweights. Far from shrinking from the moment, Merrimack is doubling down on its identity—defined by relentless toughness, physical play, and an unwavering desire to test themselves against the best.
Commanders sign Diggs
The Washington Commanders have bolstered their receiving corps by signing former Patriot Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million. The move provides quarterback Jayden Daniels with a proven, high-caliber weapon on the perimeter while bringing the 32-year-old receiver back to his home state of Maryland. Diggs spent the 2025 season with the Patriots, demonstrating that he remains a highly effective target despite entering the later stages…
No denying collective chip on Eagles’ shoulder
CHESTNUT HILL – They’ve all heard the noise. They’re kids, after all. It’s been on social media since the portal opened. 30 new faces and yet it’s the ‘same old BC’ picked to finish in the basement of the ACC. Why even bother playing the season? Well, thankfully, the Eagles do have a chance to make a statement on the field this season. On Wednesday, BC opened up one of…
Gabe Jacas getting acclimated to life as a Patriot
FOXBOROUGH – When the Patriots traded up to select Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, they envisioned a high-motor defender who could instantly infuse physical toughness into their front seven. Yet, the road to his first NFL training camp required patience. Delayed by a knee procedure that sidelined him during spring workouts and contract negotiations, Jacas officially put pen to paper…
Thanks to an off-season overhaul, Boston College poised to bounce back after tough season
CHESTNUT HILL- Coming off a grueling 2–10 campaign in 2025—the program’s toughest statistical year in over three decades—Boston College football entered the 2026 offseason facing an unmistakable crossroads. O’Brien and Boston College’s administration responded with one of the most aggressive, deliberate overhauls Chestnut Hill has seen in modern history. That flurry of movement in the transfer portal and coaching staff sets up the Eagles to be one of the ACC’s most improved squads this fall.
Tewskbury 32, BB&N 26 (3 OT) – Redmen win Northeast 7-v-7 New England title
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent PEABODY – Tewksbury outlasted Buckingham Browne & Nichols 32-26 in triple overtime to claim the 2026 Northeast 7v7 New England championship on Tuesday night. “We were anxious to get on the field since last week,” said quarterback Will Harrison. “Playing against a team like BB&N is an honor.” Trailing 14-6 late in the game, Harrison connected with Grayson Ryder for a touchdown then found Nick…