No. 19 New Hampshire fell to No. 17 Rhode Island in a top 25 CAA matchup.

Rhode Island dominated defensively coupled with their strong offensive performance to improve to 3-0 in the conference. 

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UNH falls to 4-3 on the season, and 2-1 in conference. They played a solid game defensively but were unable to move the ball downfield, only putting up three points until the end of the fourth quarter. 

In a highly anticipated top 25 showdown, Rhode Island comes out with a dominating win. Fans can read this page for a summary of live updates or click the link below to watch the replay on FloSports and FloFootball.

Final: URI 26 - UNH 9

UNH is able to get a touchdown late in the fourth but their lack of offensive success has them falling to Rhode Island.

Rams Are Rolling

After a few scoreless drives in which the Rams defense shined, Tommy Smith punches it in as they add another seven.

Another For The Rams

The Rams quickly force UNH out and Marquise Buchanan hauls it in to make it 18-3.

Fumbled Punt Makes It 12-3

URI capitalizes on a UNH error on a punt return and punches it in, extending their lead with five left in the third. They force  UNH out and have the ball again attempting to add to their lead.

URI Goes Up Six Minutes Into The Third

URI kicks a 20 yard field goal 6 minutes into the third quarter to extend their lead to 5-2.

At The Half: URI, 2 - UNH, 3

UNH kicks it in from 45 out with 23 seconds left in the half as both defenses truly are shining in this defensive battle.

Defenses Strike First

After a scoreless first five minutes to the second quarter, URI comes up huge on defense and special teams to get a safety and go up 2-0.

End Of The First: URI, 0 - UNH, 0

Both teams shine defensively in the first quarter as the game remains scoreless.

Defensive Wonders

The defense continued to be the key early in this game as UNH picks off Devin Farrell and looks to get going offensively.

URI Drive Stills

After a hot start, Rhode Island’s drive stills are they are forced to punt in UNH territory. UNH takes over and is unable to get anything go offensively.

Strong Defensive Starts For Both Teams 

Both teams go three and out with big defensive stops to kick off the game.

URI vs UNH Is Now Live!

UNH wins the toss and elects to defer as URI starts their opening drive.

CAA Standings

Fans can find up to date CAA standings here as the race for the conference title continues to heat up. 

Series History

New Hampshire leads the overall series 61-31-5. URI has struggled on the road in particular, with the last time they’ve won being in 1995. The Rams have however won two of the last three meetings including a 34-28 overtime victory a season ago. This matchup has featured numerous exciting games and this one should be another.

Up Next For Both Teams

URI will host Maine in another tough showdown within the CAA that could decide final standings. UNH will be going on the road to face top ranked Villanova in another deciding matchup that could decide conference standings. 

Rhode Island Football 2024 Roster

Fans can find Rhode Island’s football roster here.

UNH Football 2024 Roster

Fans can find New Hampshire’s roster here.

Rhode Island Football vs UNH Kickoff Time

Rhode Island vs UNH kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET right here on FloSports and FloFootball. The game will kick off at Wildcat Stadium, home of the UNH Wildcats. 

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AFCA FCS Coaches Poll For Week 8

1. South Dakota St. (5-1) - Prev. 1

2. North Dakota St. (6-1) - Prev. 2

3. Montana St. (7-0) - Prev. 3

4. South Dakota (5-1) - Prev. 4

5. Villanova (5-1) - Prev. 5

6. UC Davis (6-1) - Prev. 6

7. Mercer (6-0) - Prev. 7

8. Southeast Missouri St. (6-1) - Prev. 9

9. Tarleton St. (6-1) - Prev. 11

10. North Dakota (4-2) - Prev. 10

11. Montana (5-2) - Prev. 14

12. Central Arkansas (5-2) - Prev. 13

13. UIW (4-2) - Prev. 15

14. Idaho (4-3) - Prev. 8

15. Richmond (4-2) - Prev. 17

16. William & Mary (4-2) - Prev. 18

17. Rhode Island (5-1) - Prev. 21

18. Florida A&M (3-2) - Prev. 19

19. New Hampshire (4-2) - Prev. 22

20. Missouri St. (4-2) - Prev. 25

T21. ACU (4-3) - Prev. 12

T21. North Carolina Central (5-2) - Prev. 24

23. Illinois St. (4-3) - Prev. 16

24. Dartmouth (4-0) - Prev. NR

25. Jackson St. (4-2) - Prev. NR

Dropped Out: Sacramento St. (20), Weber St. (23)

Others Receiving Votes: Stony Brook, 36; Duquesne, 35; Chattanooga, 30; East Tennessee St., 28; UT Martin, 22; McNeese, 17; Monmouth (N.J.), 11; Sacramento St., 11; Western Carolina, 11; Drake, 8; Columbia, 6; Stephen F. Austin, 5; Tennessee St., 5; Weber St., 4; Butler, 2; Northern Arizona, 2; Georgetown (D.C.), 1; Indiana St., 1; Lafayette, 1; Lamar, 1.

Results For The FCS In Week 7

In case you missed any of the FCS action in Week 7, here’s a look at who won and who lost.

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