There were 14 local D1 teams in action this weekend (Merrimack and UMass had byes) as we head down the stretch of the 2024 college season. Our 13 FCS teams have just two weeks remaining while UConn, UMass and BC have three weeks left in their regular seasons. Here’s a recap of the action you may have missed (and that we couldn’t get to in-person) on Saturday. Be sure to…
Patriots Game Plan vs. the Chicago Bears
The Patriots visit the Chicago Bears today in a game that they could win but will need to play well in all three phases. When planning for a team like Chicago, taking advantage of their pass rush on offense is key. The other thing is, making sure that you utilize multiple formations and compressed alignments to create space for the receivers. Finally, running Drake Maye today by design maybe helpful….
Top 5 matchups to watch in the Patriots-Bears game
The Patriots take on the Chicago Bears this afternoon in Chicago. The Bears have struggled of late, losing two in a row but they are a team that does present match-up problems. Quarterback Caleb Williams can make plays in and out of the pocket and he has a talented skill group to get the ball to. Defensively, the Bears have underachieved this season but they have a talented defense that…
Patriots 4 down preview: New England Patriots (2-7) at Chicago Bears (4-4)
Kickoff: The Patriots are in the Windy City today to take on Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. After a tough overtime loss to the Titans last week, the Patriots are hoping to bounce back against a Bears team that has lost two in a row and is coming off of an ugly loss at Arizona. Here are four keys to the game for the Patriots. 1st Down: Find a…
Delaware 24, Rhode Island 21 – Rams fall short in hard fought loss
Courtesy of Rhode Island Athletics NEWARK, DE- The Rhode Island Rams seven game winning streak was snapped on Saturday after a hard fought 24-21 loss at Delaware. The Rams trailed 7-0 in the first quarter but would even things up with 50 seconds left in the frame when quarterback Hunter Helms would hit Marques Buchanan on a 22 yard touchdown strike. Seconds later, the defense would give the Rams the……
Boston College 37, Syracuse 31 – Eagles survive wild day in Chestnut Hill
CHESTNUT HILL – If you felt like BC’s football season needed a bit of a jolt following a three-game losing streak and rapidly declining expectations, Saturday was your day. Grayson James replaced Thomas Castellanos at quarterback in the third quarter after Castellanos had just 14 yards in the first half. Kye Robichaux and Jordan McDonald combined for 335 rushing yards and three touchdowns and the defense got pressure on Kyle…
Yale 56, Brown 34 – Jordan, Bulldogs take a bite out of the Bears
By Evan Rodriguez NEFJ Contributor NEW HAVEN, CT – Following Yale football’s narrow three-point loss to Columbia last week, the urgency was real for the group to bounce back in a big way at the Yale Bowl in front of their home fans. That feeling was symbolized on the scoreboard on Saturday afternoon with a 56-34 blowout over Brown. The Bulldogs improved to 5-3 overall (2-3 in the Ivy League)…
New Hampshire 33, Monmouth 20 — Wildcats earn complete win
By Allen Lessels NEFJ Staff DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire football team put together its most complete game of the year to knock off Monmouth, 33-20, on Saturday in Wildcat Stadium in front of 5,108 fans to keep its FCS tournament hopes alive. The Wildcats improved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the Coastal Athletic Association. They have two games remaining in the regular season and know……
Harvard 26, Columbia 6 — Defense powers Crimson
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff CAMBRIDGE — The Harvard Crimson imposed an impressive 26-6 win over the Columbia Lions on a blustery fall afternoon at Harvard Stadium. The Harvard (7-1) defense was the story of the game forcing an impressive two interceptions and three turnovers on downs against a subdued Lions (5-3) offense. The Crimson kept Lions junior quarterback Cole Freeman (11-for-25, 152 yards, 2 INTs; 9 carries, 21 yards,……
Dartmouth 26, Princeton 17 — Big Green bounce back
Dartmouth was not about to let one loss turn into a losing streak. A week suffering its first defeat of the season to Harvard, Dartmouth rebounded with a 26-17 win over Princeton. With the victory, Dartmouth improved its record to 7-1. Both Harvard and Dartmouth hold 4-1 marks in the Ivy League atop the standings. Dartmouth quarterback Jackson Proctor completed 21 of 30 passes for 185 yards, a touchdown, and……