UNH vs. URI Football | Live updates and results

No. 19 New Hampshire hosts No. 17 Rhode Island in a Top 25 CAA matchup as both teams look to stay atop the rankings and hope to move up in the polls.

Rhode Island is 2-0 in the conference and is coming off a 31-21 win over Brown. They are 5-1 this season, with their only loss coming against FBS school Minnesota. Rhode Island is slowly rising in the polls, climbing five spots this week. They want to break through the top 15 with a win against New Hampshire.

UNH is 4-2 this season and 2-0 in the conference. They were upset a few weeks ago with a 28-23 loss to Harvard before rebounding with a 17-10 win at Elon. They want to stay on track and steadily climb up the polls

In a highly anticipated Top 25 showdown, only one team can remain undefeated in CAA play after kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET. Fans can refresh this page for live updates or click the link below to watch the live stream on FloSports and FloFootball.

2024 Rhode Island vs. New Hampshire

Fumbled punt makes it 12-3

URI took advantage of a UNH mistake on a punt return, knocking it in and extending its lead with five players remaining in the third. They edge out UNH and have the ball again to extend their lead.

URI goes up by six in the third minute

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

At the half: URI, 2 – UNH, 3

UNH takes a 45 minute lead 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 of the second quarter, URI came up big on defense and special teams, secured a safety and took a 2-0 lead.

End of the first: URI, 0 – UNH, 0

Both teams shined defensively in the first quarter as the game remained goalless.

Defense miracle

Defense continued to be key early in this game as UNH shuts down Devin Farrell and looks to get going offensively.

URI drive stills

After a hot start, the Rhode Island riders are still forced to punt into UNH territory. UNH takes over and can't get anything going offensively.

Strong defensive starts from both teams

Both teams go on offense with big defensive stops at the start of the game.

URI vs UNH is now live!

UNH wins the toss and elects to defer while URI begins its opening attack.

CAA rankings

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

Series story

New Hampshire leads the overall series 61-31-5. URI has struggled particularly on the road, last winning 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 numerous exciting games and this should be another one.

Next up for both teams

URI hosts Maine in another tough showdown within the CAA that could decide the final standings. UNH will head on the road to face top-ranked Villanova in another crucial matchup that could decide conference standings.

Rhode Island Football 2024 Roster

Fans can find the Rhode Island soccer squad here.

UNH Football 2024 Roster

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Rhode Island Football vs. UNH kickoff time

Rhode Island vs. UNH begins at 1 p.m. ET 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) – Before. 1

2. North Dakota St. (6-1) – Before. 2

3. Montana St. (7-0) – Before. 3

4. South Dakota (5-1) – Before. 4

5. Villanova (5-1) – Before. 5

6. UC Davis (6-1) – Before. 6

7. Mercer (6-0) – Before. 7

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

9. Tarleton St. (6-1) – Previous. 11

10. North Dakota (4-2) – Before. 10

11. Montana (5-2) – Before. 14

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

13. UIW (4-2) – Before. 15

14. Idaho (4-3) – Before. 8

15. Richmond (4-2) – Before. 17

16. William & Mary (4-2) – Before. 18

17. Rhode Island (5-1) – Before. 21

18. Florida A&M (3-2) – Before. 19

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

20. Missouri St. (4-2) – Previous. 25

T21. ACU (4-3) – Before. 12

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

23. Illinois St. (4-3) – Previous. 16

24. Dartmouth (4-0) – Before. NO

25. Jackson St. (4-2) – Previous. NO

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

Week 7 FCS results

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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