Rhode Island’s football team secured a 26-9 victory over New Hampshire, with standout performances from Freddie Camp and Malik Grant. The game started off slow, with a close 3-2 score at halftime. However, Rhode Island turned the tide in the third quarter with a 17-point surge, including Camp’s fumble recovery on a punt return for a touchdown.
The Rams continued to dominate in the second half, with Ty Groff’s field goal giving them the lead and a long bomb from Devin Farrell to Marquis Buchanan extending their advantage. New Hampshire struggled to keep up, with their offense failing to find momentum against Rhode Island’s strong defense.
Grant’s impressive 127 rushing yards played a key role in Rhode Island’s victory, along with the team’s solid performance on both offense and defense. Despite New Hampshire’s efforts, they were unable to overcome Rhode Island’s lead.
Both teams are currently ranked in the bottom half of the FCS coaches poll. Rhode Island’s win improves their record to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the Coastal Athletic Association, while New Hampshire falls to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
Overall, Rhode Island’s strong performance on both sides of the ball proved to be the difference in this matchup. Fans can look forward to seeing more exciting games from both teams as the season progresses.
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