Grant rushes for 223 yards, Smith scores twice and Rhode Island beats CCSU in FCS first round 21-17

— Malik Grant rushed for 223 yards, Tommy Smith scored twice and Rhode Island defeated Central Connecticut 21-17 in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday.

Central Connecticut's defense makes 7 interceptions to earn NEC's bid to FCS playoffs

— Elijah Howard ran for 110 yards and scored two touchdowns, the Central Connecticut defense made seven interceptions, and the Blue Devils beat Duquesne 21-14 on Saturday to claim the Northeast Conference's automatic bid to the FCS playoffs.

Two-point conversion pass that bounces off lineman into teammate's hands gives CCSU a 2OT win

— Isaac Boston caught a two-point conversion pass that deflected off his own lineman's helmet and gave Central Connecticut State a 35-33 double-overtime victory over Robert Morris on...

Central Connecticut tops Stonehill 21-17 to remain in the hunt for NEC title with two games left

— Brady Olson found Donnie Marcus with a 30-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to lift Central Connecticut State to a 21-17 victory over Stonehill on Saturday to keep the Blue Devils in contention for a Northeastern Conference title.

Olson accounts for 2 scores to help Central Connecticut to homecoming win over Wagner 24-14

— Brady Olson ran for one touchdown and threw for another to lead Central Connecticut to a 24-14 win over Wagner on Saturday.

QB Ethan Greenwood catches a go-ahead TD from backup Luca Stanzani, and Long Island beats CCSU 24-21

— Ethan Greenwood threw for two touchdowns and he caught a 26-yard pass from backup Luca Stanzani to go ahead with eight minutes remaining as Long Island beat Central Connecticut State...

Saunier scores twice and Dartmouth rallies for 20-16 win over Central Connecticut to remain unbeaten

— Grayson Saunier scored twice on short runs including the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter and undefeated Dartmouth held on for a 20-16 win over Central Connecticut on Saturday.

Olson throws 3 touchdown passes in 38-20 Central Connecticut win over Mercyhurst

— Brady Olson threw three touchdown passes, Elijah Howard ran for 169 yards and Central Connecticut rode a big lead to beat Mercyhurst 38-20 on Saturday.

Grant Jordan and Luke Foster connect for a go-ahead touchdown, and Yale holds off CCSU 23-22

— Luke Foster hauled in a 19-yard pass from Grant Jordan for a go-ahead touchdown with 8:15 remaining and Yale held off Central Connecticut 23-22 on Saturday in the first meeting between the programs.

Phommachanh tosses 3 TD passes as UMass earns 1st win, 35-31 over Central Connecticut

— Taisun Phommachanh threw three touchdown passes and Brandon Campbell scored from three yards out in the fourth quarter as FBS independent Massachusetts earned its first victory by holding off Central Connecticut 35-31 on Saturday.

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Clark's late fumble return for TD gives Central Connecticut 27-20 win over St. Francis (Pa.)

— Kimal Clark scooped up a fumble and returned it 18 yards with 1:45 remaining to lift Central Connecticut to a 27-20 win over St. Francis (Pa.) in the Northeast Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.

Olson throws a pair of touchdown passes in Central Connecticut's 33-3 win over Fordham

— Brady Olson threw a pair of touchdown passes and Central Connecticut cruised to a 33-3 victory over Fordham on Saturday night.

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NFL draft 2022 risers: Seven prospects who climbed the boards over the past year, including Jelani Woods

Jelani Woods, Leo Chenal and others weren't getting much buzz last August, but they are now flying up draft boards.

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (3-7, 3-3 NEC) take on a familiar opponent when they host the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (5-5, 4-2 NEC) on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Arute Field in a NEC showdown.

Duquesne Dukes vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The Duquesne Dukes (5-3, 3-2 NEC) take on a familiar opponent when they host the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (3-6, 3-2 NEC) on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field in a NEC showdown.

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Bryant Bulldogs Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

NEC opponents match up when the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (2-6, 2-2 NEC) and the Bryant Bulldogs (5-3, 3-1 NEC) play on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Arute Field.

Merrimack Warriors vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

The Merrimack Warriors (4-3, 1-2 NEC) host a struggling Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-6, 1-2 NEC) team on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Duane Stadium. The Blue Devils have lost five straight games.

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-4, 1-0 NEC) take a three-game losing streak into a meeting against the Sacred Heart Pioneers (3-3, 1-1 NEC) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Campus Field.

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Columbia Lions Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The Columbia Lions (2-1) visit the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-3) at Arute Field on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

College football's 100 best games of 2019: 80-61

In this second installment, we're focusing on the most exciting upsets and near upsets of the year, from Georgia State's shocking win over Tennessee to Notre Dame's escape against Virginia Tech.

Freshman throws 6 TD passes in Albany’s 42-14 playoff win

Jeff Undercuffler threw a school-record six touchdown passes and Albany rolled over Central Connecticut State 42-14 on Saturday for the first FCS playoff victory in program history.

Winchester, Exilhomme brothers lead CCSU over Duquesne 43-10

Aaron Winchester threw two touchdown passes, brothers D.J. and Danley Exilhomme accounted for three scores, and Central Connecticut State wrapped up an undefeated league season with a 43-10 win over Duquesne on Saturday.

Winchester, Blue Devils wallop Robert Morris 49-28

Aaron Winchester ran for four touchdowns, passed for another and Central Connecticut used a burst of four unanswered TDs to break away from Robert Morris 49-28 on Saturday to clinch the Northeast Conference championship and automatic bid to the FCS...

CCSU rallies in overtime to top St Francis (PA) 38-31

Aaron Winchester threw a 21-yard pass to Kyren Petteway in overtime as Central Connecticut rallied past upset-minded St. Francis (Pennsylvania) 38-31 on Saturday.

Central Connecticut beats Wagner 27-13, to go to 4-0 in NEC

Aaron Winchester fired three touchdown passes, including two in the second half as Central Connecticut State moved to 4-0 in the Northeast Conference with a 27-13 win over Wagner Saturday afternoon.

Winchester accounts for 4 TDs in CCSU victory

Aaron Winchester threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more -- all in the first half -- and Central Connecticut defeated Bryant 52-14 on Saturday.

Winchester leads Cent. Connecticut past Columbia 24-14

Aaron Winchester threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Central Connecticut past Columbia 24-14 on Saturday.

C. Connecticut handles Sacred Heart in convincing 28-3 win

Danley Exilhomme ran for two touchdowns and Aaron Winchester threw for 275 yards and a score and Central Connecticut beat Sacred Heart 28-3 on Saturday.

Central Connecticut State's loss was significant to some

Central Connecticut State looked like it had the game in the bag, but an Eastern Michigan blocked punt handed the Blue Devils and under bettors a loss.

Sexton returns blocked punt to lift EMU over CCSU 34-29

Mathew Sexton blocked a punt and returned it 30 yards to score the winning touchdown with 10 seconds left and Eastern Michigan beat Central Connecticut 34-29 on Saturday.

Eastern Michigan blocks punts, scores game-winning TD

Trailing by one with 18 seconds to play, Eastern Michigan's Mathew Sexton blocks the punt and returns it for a game-winning score.

Central Connecticut airs it out for go-ahead TD

Central Connecticut QB Aaron Winchester goes deep and hits Tyshaun James in stride for a 68-yard touchdown.

Eastern Michigan's Glass III tosses 4th TD of game

Eastern Michigan extends the lead as QB Mike Glass III throws over the middle to connect with Quian Williams for a 21-yard touchdown.

Lucas, C. Connecticut run past Valparaiso in 42-13 win

Keonte Lucas ran for 190 yards -- 160 coming on two runs in the third quarter -- and Central Connecticut beat Valparaiso 42-13 on Saturday.

Cole's game-winner helps CCSU fend off Merrimack 40-37

Francis Cole drove a 44-yard field goal through the uprights with six seconds showing on the clock and Central Connecticut halted a Merrimack rally in a 40-37 victory Saturday night.

Central Connecticut rallies past Fordham 26-23

— Francis Cole kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and Central Connecticut rallied last in a season-opening 26-23 victory over Fordham on Saturday.

Eastern Michigan WR stretches for diving TD

Eastern Michigan WR Dylan Drummond lays out for the team's first touchdown with amazing diving catch.

CCSU's Aaron Dawson sets record with 308 rushing yards in a half

Central Connecticut State's Aaron Dawson set a Division I record for rushing yards in a half (308) en route to the sixth-highest total in FCS history (361) in a 49-24 victory over Wagner.

CCSU suspends 4 football players after arrests at party

Four Central Connecticut football players have been suspended from Saturday's game at Youngstown State following their arrests at an off-campus party.

Garcia dives in the endzone for a TD

Jose Garcia makes a nice diving catch in the endzone on a 24-yard pass from Jake Dolegala.

Syracuse jumps out to early 14-point lead

Syracuse gets ahead early in the 1st on rush touchdowns from Eric Dungey and Dontae Strickland.

Treon Harris plans to resume his career at Tennessee State

Former Florida quarterback Treon Harris plans to resume his career at Football Championship Subdivision program Tennessee State.

Pete Rossomando named coach

Central Connecticut has hired New Haven football coach Pete Rossomando to lead its football program.

ACC lunchtime links

T-minus two days. BC coach Steve Addazio wants better focus during practice this week. Does Clemson coach Dabo Swinney have what it takes to take the Tigers that final step?

ACC QB battles in final rounds

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Jimbo Fisher said the decision was agonizing, but the truth is, the Florida State coach had it easy.Fisher may have debated the merits of both of his quarterback prospects for months before finally tabbing redshirt freshman Jameis Winston over sophomore Jacob Coker as FSU's starter, but any ambivalence was a result of the Seminoles having two strong options.

ACC's lunchtime links

Game face is already on. Offensive lineman Ian White is in a new role for Boston College. Twin SEC tests will determine the perception of Clemson's success this season.

ACC preseason power rankings

Ranking the teams in the ACC heading into the first weekend of the regular season:1. Clemson: There's no questioning the talent at Clemson, where Tajh Boyd is in the hunt for a Heisman and Sammy Watkins looks to regain his place among college football's elite playmakers.

ACC's lunchtime links

Next week is gaaaame week! Virginia cornerback Demetrious Nicholson got a few words of inspiration from Chase Minnifield. Here are more notes from Georgia Tech before the Jackets turn their attention to Elon on Monday.