No. 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 and improved to 3-0 in the conference.

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

In a highly anticipated top 25 showdown, Rhode Island emerges with a dominant 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 sees them fall to Rhode Island.

Rams roll

After a pair of scoreless drives where the Rams defense shined, Tommy Smith drives the ball in and adds another seven.

Another one for the Rams

The Rams force UNH out quickly and Marquise Buchanan makes the score to make it 18-3.

Awkward punt makes it 12-3

URI takes advantage of 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 in an attempt to increase their lead.

URI goes up six minutes into the third

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

At half: URI, 2 – UNH, 3

UNH kicks it in from the 45 with 23 seconds left in the half as both defenses really shine in this defensive battle.

The defense strikes first

After a scoreless first five minutes into the second quarter, URI comes up big 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 miracles

Defense remained the key early in this game as UNH shut down Devin Farrell and seemed to gain momentum offensively.

URI Drive stills

After a hot start, Rhode Island’s drive-stills have been forced to punt in UNH territory. UNH takes over and can’t do anything offensively.

Strong defensive start for both teams

Both teams go three-and-out with big defensive stops to start the game.

URI vs. UNH is now live!

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

CAA standings

Fans can find current CAA standings here as the race for the conference title heats up.

Series history

New Hampshire leads the overall series 61-31-5. URI has struggled especially on the road, and the last time they won was in 1995. However, the Rams have won two of the last three meetings, including a 34-28 overtime win a season ago. This matchup has produced tons of exciting games and this one should be another one.

Next for both teams

URI will host Maine in another tough showdown within the CAA that could decide the final standings. UNH will hit the road to take on top-ranked Villanova in another decisive game that could determine the 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 PM ET here on FloSports and FloFootball. The game starts at Wildcat Stadium, home of the UNH Wildcats.

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AFCA FCS Coaches Survey for Week 8

1. South Dakota St. (5-1) – Previous. 1

2. North Dakota St. (6-1) – Previous. 2

3. Montana St. (7-0) – Previous. 3

4. South Dakota (5-1) – Previous. 4

5. Villanova (5-1) – Previous. 5

6. UC Davis (6-1) – Previous. 6

7. Mercer (6-0) – Previous. 7

8. Southeast Missouri St. (6-1) – Previous. 9

9. Tarleton St. (6-1) – Previous. 11

10. North Dakota (4-2) – Previous. 10

11. Montana (5-2) – Previous. 14

12. Central Arkansas (5-2) – Previous. 13

13. UIW (4-2) – Previous. 15

14. Idaho (4-3) – Previous. 8

15. Richmond (4-2) – Previous. 17

16. William and Mary (4-2) – Previous. 18

17. Rhode Island (5-1) – Previous. 21

18. Florida A&M (3-2) – Previous. 19

19. New Hampshire (4-2) – Previous. 22

20. Missouri St. (4-2) – Previous. 25

T21. ACU (4-3) – Previous. 12

T21. North Carolina Central (5-2) – Previous. 24

23. Illinois St. (4-3) – Previous. 16

24. Dartmouth (4-0) – Previous. NO

25. Jackson St. (4-2) – Previous. NO

Failed: 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 (NJ), 11; Sacramento St., 11; Western Carolina, 11; Drake, 8; Colombia, 6; Stephen F. Austin, 5; Tennessee St., 5; Weber St., 4; Butler, 2; Northern Arizona, 2; Georgetown (DC), 1; Indiana St., 1; Lafayette, 1; Lamar, 1.

Results for the FCS at week 7

If you missed any of the FCS action in Week 7, here’s who won and who lost.

Read more: FCS football scores and biggest upsets in Week 7 – UNH outlasts Elon

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