Merrimack – New England Football Journal®

Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Cole Birdow, OT, Merrimack

April 24, 2025

Cole Birdow started his career at Old Dominion as a defensive lineman before transferring to Merrimack where he was converted to an offensive tackle by former coach Dan Curran. Meet Merrimack offensive lineman Cole Birdow. NEFJ: When did you start playing football? CB: ” I started playing football when I was 5 years old and fell in love with the game since then.” NEFJ: What do you love about the…

Merrimack 48, Stonehill 28 — Ground game powers Warriors

October 19, 2024

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By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff NORTH ANDOVER — Stonehill College traveled up to face former Northeast Conference foe Merrimack College Saturday afternoon. The first half was dominated by the Merrimack Warriors, with the second half going back and forth, with Merrimack ultimately prevailing, 48-28. The success on offense for Merrimack was much due to their dominant run game. The Warriors totaled a whopping 375 yards on the ground. Leading……

Dartmouth 16, Merrimack 14 — Owen Zalc field goal lifts Big Green

September 28, 2024

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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff NORTH ANDOVER — Owen Zalc’s late field goal lifted Dartmouth to 16-14 victory Saturday afternoon to spoil homecoming for host Merrimack. This wasn’t quite the 45-point offensive outburst like its matchup against Fordham last week, but Dartmouth made enough plays late in the game to leave Duane Stadium with the win thanks to the foot of Zalc. “It doesn’t matter where we are on the……

Maine 26, Merrimack 15 — Black Bears shut down Warriors

September 21, 2024

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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……

UConn 4 Down preview: Merrimack Warriors (0-1) at UConn Huskies (0-1)

September 7, 2024

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Kickoff: UConn will look to bounce back today at home against a tough Merrimack team. The Huskies lost 50-7 last week at Maryland. It was a disappointing result for a program with high expectations. Today is the first of eight home games this season for UConn. Here four keys to the game for the Huskies. 1st Down: Who is the Q? Nick Evers started last week’s game but left in……

Breaking down the 2024 Division 1 College Schedule: Week 2

July 10, 2024

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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……