Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — UConn’s defense hadn’t stopped Duke the entire second half, but Bryun Parham made sure they got one when it mattered the most. Parham’s strip sack and fumble recovery of Duke quarterback Darian Mensah with 27 seconds to play sealed the Huskies’ 37-34 win over the Blue Devils in front of the largest crowd (38,106) at Rentschler Field…
SMU 45, Boston College 13 – Eagles embarrassed in Red Bandana Game
CHESTNUT HILL – In a season full of ugly days, Saturday might have been the worst of 2025 for Boston College. On a day where the Eagles and the school honor Welles Crowther for his selflessness, determination and ultimate sacrifice, BC put forth a pitiful effort, getting blown out by SMU 45-13. The Eagles are now 1-9 on the year (0-6 ACC), losers of nine straight games with two remaining….
Yale 34, Brown 22 – Bulldogs keep pace in Ivy League with win over Bears
Image courtesy of Yale Athletics By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff PROVIDENCE – Early morning rain gave way to a beautiful November afternoon in Providence for Yale to take down Brown 34-22 for a fourth straight win. The dominant offensive effort for the Bulldogs (6-2, 4-1) was led by senior offensive running back Josh Pitsenberger (27 car, 173-yds, 2 TDs; 3 rec, 25-yds) who had his third consecutive game with at…
UConn Four Down Preview: Duke Blue Devils (5-3) at UConn Huskies (6-3)
Kickoff: The Huskies host Duke today in what will be their toughest test of the season. Duke is coming off a thrilling 46-45 win over Clemson. The Huskies beat UAB last week, 38-19 to become bowl eligible for the third time in four years. The weather was supposed to be a factor today but it appears the rain will be gone by kickoff.
Boston College Four Down Preview: SMU Mustangs (6-3, 4-1) at BC Eagles (1-8, 0-5)
Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: For Welles. BC might be 1-8 and technically speaking, the SMU game doesn’t mean much, but if there’s one game out of the three the rest of the way that the Eagles will be able to get up for, it’s this one. The tradition honoring Welles Crowther started back in 2014 with the upset win on a rainy night against USC. On Saturday, BC will…
Tabor Academy 42, BB&N 6 – Bourque’s big night & stout defense lead Seawolves to league title
WATERTOWN – It’s funny how things work sometimes. A year ago, former BB&N star running back (now at BC) Bo MacCormack started the 2024 regular season finale down at Tabor with a huge play, setting the tone for the Knights to win the ISL title. On Friday night, it was Seawolves quarterback Peter Bourque and wide receiver Anthony DiGiantommaso connecting on a 50-yard touchdown on Tabor’s first offensive play of…
MIAA D1 Playoffs: Lowell 29, Methuen 21 – Red Raiders get statement win in 1st round
METHUEN – The bar has been raised for Methuen High football over the last half dozen years, and the 1,500 witnesses Friday night can attest … It’s not just about having an Eason on the roster anymore.
Rhode Island Playoffs: Bishop Hendricken 23, St. Raphael’s 0 – Hawks post shutout in quarterfinals
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent WARWICK – No. 3 Bishop Hendricken secured a shutout 23-0 win in the RIIL State Championship quarterfinals on Friday over No. 6 St. Raphael. “A lot of improvement over the last few weeks,” Hendricken coach Keith Croft said. “I see little things happening in the game, and that’s what we have to be doing at this time of year, we have to put it together.”…
Wilton 7, Greenwich 3 – Late stop gives Warriors the win
By Craig Boland NEFJ Correspondent WILTON – With time expiring, Greenwich quarterback Phil Tarantino narrowly missed his target in the end zone, giving Wilton a thrilling 7-3 victory on Friday night. It’s the second in a row for the program over the Cardinals. Tarantino’s pass was a rare sight on a night where both teams heavily relied on their rushing attack. After being held scoreless for the first 46 minutes,…
MIAA D3 Playoffs: Masconomet 35, Melrose 14 – Fabiano scores 5 TDs to give Chiefains 1st playoff win in 6 years
By Tim Crowley NEFJ Correspondent BOXFORD, Mass. – Masconomet now has a postseason win in the 2020s. In Division 3, the fifth-seeded Chieftains knocked off 11th-seeded Melrose, 35-14 victory Friday night. It’s the program’s first playoff win since 2019. The Chieftains (8-1) are on to the quarterfinals. Masco running back Jack Fabiano stole the show with a five-touchdown performance on the ground to power the offense. “We’ve seen it three…