Top 100 CAA & FCS Weekend Takeaways: Monmouth, W&M, and Rhode Island Dominate

By Tiffany Williams –

Villanova vs. Monmouth

1. Monmouth defeats Villanova 51-33.
2. Monmouth extends perfect record vs. Villanova to 4-0.
3. Last matchup as Coastal Athletic Association teams; Villanova moving to Patriot League next season.
4. Monmouth opens game with 75-yard TD pass from Derek Robertson to Josh Derry on 2nd play.
5. Makhi Green scores 72-yard touchdown catch and run in first quarter.
6. Monmouth leads early 17-7 due to explosive plays.
7. Villanova ties the game at 7-7 with Pat McQuaide to Brandon Binkowski TD pass.
8. Monmouth responds with 24 unanswered points to lead 31-14 at halftime.
9. Tra Neal scores on 40-yard TD reception; adds another touchdown.
10. Elijah Jennings scores during Monmouth’s 24-point run.
11. Key defensive play: Jaeden Jones forces fumble, recovered by Chris Palmer Jr.
12. Fumble prevents Villanova red-zone score.
13. Goal-line stand by Monmouth in 2nd quarter.
14. Villanova scores 19-yard TD run by David Avit in 3rd quarter.
15. Monmouth responds with 10-yard run by Rodney Nelson.
16. Josh Derry scores 16-yard TD on back-to-back possession to regain 24-point lead.
17. Monmouth demonstrates strong defensive momentum.
18. Monmouth controls tempo with explosive offense and opportunistic defense.

New Hampshire vs. Dartmouth

19. Dartmouth wins season opener 27-20.
20. Series now 21-20-2 in favor of UNH.

Hampton vs. Howard

21. Howard wins 34-7 in 100th meeting.
22. Howard snaps eight-game losing streak vs. Hampton.
23. First score 77 seconds in: Travis Kerney 38-yard TD run.
24. Kedrick Green interception ends Hampton red-zone drive.
25. Trick play: Kaden Cobb to KD Mosley TD pass.
26. Tyriq Starks 15-yard TD run sets halftime lead 20-0.
27. Howard scores 20 points in first half while limiting Hampton to 96 yards offense.
28. Third-quarter TD: Kerney 8-yard run, score 27-0.
29. Fourth-quarter Hampton TD: Earl Woods III 53-yard run.
30. Howard dominates ground game (229 yards first half).
31. Ja’Quan Snipes injury hurts Hampton offense.

North Carolina Central vs. North Carolina A&T

32. NCCU wins 62-20.
33. Chris Mosley rushes 168 yards, 3 TDs; adds 4 catches for 90 yards, 2 TDs.
34. Arthur Rodgers 129 yards rushing, 2 TDs.
35. NCCU compiles 745 yards total offense.
36. A&T QB Kevin White returns from injury; 232 yards passing, 1 TD, 1 INT.
37. A&T limited to 42 rushing yards.
38. Two safeties scored in first quarter by NCCU.
39. Tim Alderman scores on 21-yard fumble return; also 2 sacks.
40. YSU’s lack of defensive gap discipline noted by coach Gibbs.

Charleston Southern vs. William & Mary

41. W&M wins 34-7.
42. 100th career win for Head Coach Mike London.
43. Tyler Hughes: 22-of-33, 296 yards, 4 TDs passing; 51 rushing yards.
44. Jackson Blee scores 2 TDs, 77 yards receiving.
45. First career TDs for Joseph Johnson and Alfred Honesty.
46. Rashad Raymond: 75 rushing yards, 1 TD.
47. Tribe defense forces turnovers: fumbles, sacks, and TFLs.
48. 14 consecutive games forcing a turnover.
49. W&M dominates third downs 14-of-21; CSU 3-of-11.
50. Time of possession advantage 36:04-23:56.

Bryant vs. Campbell

51. Campbell wins 50-48 in double OT.
52. Bryant drops fourth straight overtime game.
53. High-scoring game: most points in Bryant DI history.
54. Brennan Myer: 15-of-34, 215 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; adds 2 rushing TDs.
55. Dylan Kedzior 93 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
56. Aldrich Doe 92 receiving yards, 1 TD.
57. Michael Otty records sack, 2 TFLs.
58. Lonnie Rice leads Bryant defense 11 tackles.
59. Williams returns kickoff 100 yards for TD.
60. Dirstine first career INT, 2 fumble recoveries.
61. Game featured multiple trick plays and fourth-down conversions.
62. Series tied 1-1; first game won by Bryant 43-37.

LIU vs. Rhode Island

63. Rhode Island wins 28-7.
64. Justin Carcel picks off pass to set up TD.
65. Marquis Buchanan 103 receiving yards, 1 TD, 31-yard punt return.
66. Devin Farrell passes 2 TDs and rushes 1 TD.
67. Antwain Littleton Jr. 119 rushing yards, 1 TD.
68. Rhode Island holds back-to-back opponents under 10 points for first time since 1990.
69. URI starts season 4-0; 11-game home winning streak.
70. Linebacker A.J. Pena breaks school record with 49.5 TFL.

Youngstown State vs. Towson

71. YSU wins 31-28 on last-second 42-yard FG.
72. Towson led by 11 points in fourth quarter.
73. Al Wooten II 49 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
74. Andrew Indorf: 18-of-29, 238 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
75. Jaceon Doss first 100+ yard receiving game of season.
76. Multiple trick plays: fake punts with passes.
77. Youngstown rallies with TDs and FGs in final 6:21.
78. Towson converts 3-of-3 fourth downs, including trick plays.
79. Multiple QBs throw for Towson in game (first time since 2022).

Maine vs. Georgia Southern

80. Georgia Southern wins 45-17.
81. Carter Peevy 27-yard rushing TD.
82. Malcolm Folk forces fumble, recovered by Jamaree Gibson.
83. Devin Vaught 76-yard pick-6 for Maine.
84. Georgia Southern scores on consecutive drives in 2nd quarter to pull ahead 17-7.
85. Samuel Tremblay makes 33-yard field goal.
86. Georgia Southern racks up 38 points after Maine turnovers.
87. Black Bears score first against FBS opponents both games.
88. Vaught scores first defensive TD of season.

Stony Brook vs. Lindenwood

89. Lindenwood wins 30-27 after trailing 27-3.
90. Tajay Passmore forces early fumble.
91. Nate Glantz 51-yard rushing TD and 30-yard passing TD.
92. Lindenwood scores 27 points before halftime.
93. Stony Brook outscores Lindenwood 16-0 in third quarter.
94. Game decided by late fourth-quarter conversions and field goal.

Cornell vs. UAlbany

95. UAlbany wins 13-10.
96. Jojo Uga: 126 rushing yards, 1 TD.
97. James Bozek perfect on field goals (2-for-2).
98. Defense key: Jayden Estes interception in final 2 minutes seals win.
99. UAlbany outrushes Cornell 153-107 yards.
100. Head Coach Jared Ambrose earns first win with Great Danes.