Rhode Island 24, Maine 14 — Rams take homecoming victory

October 26, 2024

Andrew Guindon NEFJ Staff KINGSTON — Rhode Island defeated Maine, 24-14, on its homecoming, continuing the Rams’ recent win streak against the Black Bears. Rhode Island advances to 7-1 on the season, Maine falls to 4-4. Tied 14-14 to start the fourth quarter, Rhode Island was searching to regain the lead it held for a majority of the game. Quarterback Devin Farrell answered the assignment, and connected with wide receiver……

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Maine 26, Merrimack 15 — Black Bears shut down Warriors

September 21, 2024

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER — On a rainy and slippery Saturday afternoon, University of Maine shut down Merrimack College’s offense en route to a 26-15 victory. Things did not start well for the Black Bears who came into this game losing their last two contests. On their first drive of the game Merrimack’s defense forced a fumble and defensive back Grant Jackson picked it up for a……

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Top 16 Division 1 College Poll for Week 1

September 3, 2024

Our first Top 16 poll of the season is here. The Boston College Eagles are number one after an impressive win on Monday night against Florida State.  Rhode Island survived a hard fought game against Holy Cross to land the second spot on our poll.  Here is the rest of our poll. As always, we welcome your feedback.  1. Boston College (1-0)- The Eagles kick off the Bill O’Brien era……

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Maine quarterback Derek Robertson is entering the transfer portal

December 16, 2023

Image courtesy of Maine Athletics Maine quarterback Derek Robertson is entering the transfer portal. Robertson is entering the portal with one year of eligibility left. He had a career year in 2023, passing for 2,897 yards and 25 touchdown passes. The Yonkers, New York native stands at 6-2 205 pounds and committed to Maine in 2019. He served as the Black Bears back-up quarterback for two seasons before finally getting……

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Former Central Catholic star Ayden Pereira enters the transfer portal

November 28, 2023

Former Central Catholic quarterback Ayden Pereira has entered the transfer portal. Pereira spent the past two seasons at the University of Maine. He committed to the school prior to his senior season. Pereira has three years of eligibility left so he will be appealing to schools looking for a young, athletic quarterback who has experience playing in the spread offense and can be a multi-year starter.  Pereira redshirted his freshmen……

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