Holy Cross makes strong recruiting statement with early 2027 commits

June 11, 2026

The Holy Cross Crusaders are continuing to build momentum on the recruiting trail, pulling together a highly balanced and incredibly athletic group of verbal commits. Known for their physical brand of football and a knack for identifying under-the-radar talent that fits their high-execution system, the Crusaders have addressed key needs on both sides of the ball.

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Graves commits to UConn

May 7, 2026

UConn has secured a major local victory, as Holy Cross High School star Dae’Sean Graves has officially committed to the Huskies.
A standout wide receiver from Waterbury, Graves chose to stay home and join the state’s flagship program under the leadership of new head coach Jason Candle.

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Holy Cross to host Georgetown at Fenway Park on November 22nd

April 10, 2025

Fenway Park Events announced on Thursday that Holy Cross will be playing Georgetown University at historic Fenway Park on Saturday November 22nd. The game will mark the 37th all-time meeting between the Patriot League opponents. Holy Cross has a long history of playing at Fenway Park. The Crusaders have played 21 times at the ballpark between 1916 and 1956. “What an exciting opportunity for our student-athletes, staff and the entire…

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Holy Cross 40, Bucknell 38 — Crusaders slip past Bison

November 16, 2024

Don’t count out these Holy Cross Crusaders just yet. They rallied for a 40-38 win over Bucknell Saturday. With a victory next week against Georgetown and a Lehigh loss, Holy Cross would win the Patriot League. Holy Cross finds itself with a 5-6 overall record, and shares a 4-1 league mark with Lehigh. The Crusaders faced a 21-3 deficit in the first half, and still found a way to win….

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Yale 38, Holy Cross 31 — Bulldogs edge Crusaders

September 21, 2024

By Dante Iafrate NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — In a gritty, rain-soaked contest, Yale edged out Holy Cross 38-31 in a game down to the final seconds. It was a contest defined by resilience, as both teams dealt with injuries, momentum swings, and challenging weather conditions. For Yale, it came down to a gutsy drive in the closing moments, capped by Nathan Denney’s second rushing touchdown with just 12 seconds left….

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Holy Cross 43, Bryant 22 — Crusaders pull away for first win of the season

September 14, 2024

By Samuel Chozick NEFJ Correspondent SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Holy Cross Crusaders visited Smithfield, Rhode Island this Saturday to take on the Bryant Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup. Holy Cross claimed its first win on the season, in its second trip to Rhode Island in three games to start the year. The Crusaders sailed to a 43-22 victory, securing a 1-2 start, while Bryant fell to 1-2 with the loss….

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New Hampshire 21, Holy Cross 20: Wildcats win thriller over Crusaders

September 7, 2024

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — An overcast day at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts was the setting for a thrilling 21-20 win for the New Hampshire Wildcats (1-1) over the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-2). With 1:39 left in the game, the Crusaders had the ball on their own 20-yard line with a chance to win the game, trailing 21-20. A huge 32-yard pass from senior quarterback Joe Pesansky…

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Breaking down the 2024 Division 1 College Schedule: Week 2

July 10, 2024

Jim Mora leads UConn into their home opener against Merrimack in Week 2.  We recently gave our thoughts on Week 1 of the college slate. Here is our breakdown of the Week 2 games. Merrimack at UConn: Both teams have tough openers but the Warriors have the type of talent to go into Hartford and give the Huskies a scare.  Duquesne at Boston College: Eagles should cruise in their home…

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