Image courtesy of Yahoo Sports We made it. The NFL preseason has mercifully come to an end for the Patriots. With a rather embarrassing 37-13 loss in Cleveland on Thursday night, the Patriots now turn their attention to cut down day on Sunday before all eyes shift to Seattle in less than two weeks. In fairness, the Patriots sat 38 players on Thursday and Cleveland fans had little-to-no interest in…
Gonzalez & Patriots being far apart in negotiations isn’t good
AP Photo/Charles Krupa The optimistic narrative surrounding contract extension talks between the Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez hit a jarring wall after ESPN insider Adam Schefter dumped a heavy dose of reality on the situation. Despite public assurances from executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf that momentum was building, Schefter reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday that the two sides haven’t been close to a…
Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (2-0) at Cleveland Browns (1-1)
Opening Drive: The New England Patriots line up against the Cleveland Browns with a focused objective: sharpen execution and lock in operational discipline before the regular season grind kicks into full gear. 1st Down: Who Starts at Quarterback? Are the Patriots going to start Tommy DeVito or are they going to start Behren Morton and play him the entire game? Expect DeVito to play but I would not be surprised…
5 observations from our camp visit with CCSU
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Slated to win a third-straight Northeast Conference title, the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils football team is ready to tackle the 2026 season with a target on their back. This summer, the Blue Devils have had several positional battles including at quarterback and will have a number of key players stepping up following major departures from the 2025 season. The Blue…
2026 Merrimack Warriors Season Preview
The 2026 Merrimack Warriors enter a vital third season under Head Coach Mike Gennetti as they navigate life as an FCS Independent. Following a transition out of the NEC, the program continues to test itself against high-caliber regional and national opponents. The Warriors face a demanding 12-game slate featured around tests against FBS programs Delaware and Wake Forest, alongside a full run of regional Northeast powers like Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Monmouth, and Yale. With a deep roster blending proven regional veterans and high-level FBS transfer additions, Merrimack aims to construct a physical, fast brand of football that can hold up under a grueling travel and non-conference schedule.
2026 New Hampshire Wildcats Season Preview
The New Hampshire Wildcats football program enters the 2026 season with a new era underway, as former UNH standout Sean Goldrich takes the reins as head coach. Goldrich brings fresh energy to a program built on deep-rooted Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) tradition. The Wildcats face a challenging 2026 schedule, kicking off early with a Friday night CAA showdown at UAlbany on August 28, before taking on an FBS opponent in the Syracuse Orange on September 5. The home slate at Wildcat Stadium features critical non-conference and conference matchups against Stonehill, Harvard, and Elon, forcing the Wildcats to balance out-of-league tests with a grueling conference gauntlet. With a mix of veteran returning talent and emerging underclassmen, New Hampshire looks to establish Goldrich’s culture immediately and compete for an FCS playoff spot.
2026 Maine Black Bears Season Preview
The Maine Black Bears head into the 2026 season looking to build on the clear momentum generated under head coach Jordan Stevens. Coming off their best campaign of Stevens’ tenure—a 6-6 finish that included a strong 5-3 mark in Coastal Athletic Association play—the Black Bears open the 2026 slate with immediate CAA action on the road at Towson. Facing a challenging schedule that features non-conference road tests against FBS programs Appalachian State and Boston College, alongside home showdowns at Alfond Stadium against Merrimack, Sacred Heart, Bryant, and rival New Hampshire, Maine’s mix of returning leaders and fresh faces aims to solidify the program as an annual contender in the CAA.
2026 Bryant Bulldogs Season Preview
The Bryant Bulldogs enter the 2026 campaign aiming to make a distinct statement in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Football under head coach Chris Merritt. Coming off a period of roster transitions and step-ups in competition, the Black and Gold head into a historic twelve-game regular-season schedule. For the first time in program history at the Division I level, Bryant opens the year with three consecutive road contests, highlighted by a high-profile showdown against FBS power Army and a renewing of local rivalries against Stonehill. The home slate at Beirne Stadium features a non-conference matchup with Ivy League contender Princeton and key CAA showdowns against regional programs like Rhode Island, UAlbany, and Stony Brook. Armed with an intriguing blend of battle-tested upperclassmen and talented incoming transfers, the Bulldogs are focused on improving physical execution, depth, and overall execution against one of the toughest schedules in program history.
Connecticut preseason Top 25
The Connecticut high school football season begins in nearly two weeks, kicking off on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Many teams that were in the championship games a season ago return as some of the most talented teams in the state while other teams will look to make a name for themselves this upcoming season. Here are the top-25 CIAC teams heading into the 2026 season: 1. New Canaan The New…
Connecticut High School Class Previews
By Andy Close & Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondents There’s guaranteed to be at least one new state champion in 2026 in the CIAC. Several prominent programs are moving classifications this season, a shakeup that should lead to some potentially intriguing postseason matchups. With that in mind, here’s a look at the six classes, featuring favorites, contenders, and teams that could surprise. Class LL: Greenwich once again the favorite Greenwich is…