Rhode Island 24-14 Maine (Oct. 26, 2024) Game Recap

KINGSTON, Rhode Island (AP) — Devin Farrell rushed for two short touchdowns and Malik Grant tied the score in the fourth quarter, leading Rhode Island past Maine 24-14 for its sixth straight victory on Saturday.

Farrell threw a 46-yard completion to Tommy Smith at the Maine 3-yard line and after Farrell held it for 2 yards, Grant scored on a direct snap. The Black Bears then hit a three-pointer and Ty Groff hit a 35-yard field goal to give the Rams (7-1, 4-0 Colonial Athletic Association) a lead with six minutes left.

Farrell was 13 of 24 for 202 passing yards, along with his two rushing scores and a 14-7 lead for Rhode Island at halftime. Grant rushed for 87 yards on 22 carries.

Carter Peevy was 28 of 37 for 278 yards and a score. Brian Santana-Fish rushed for 89 yards and scored on 15 carries. Montigo Moss caught nine passes for 80 yards.

The Rams sacked Peevy five times, twice by Carson Primrose.

Maine (4-4, 2-3) was looking for its second win against a ranked team in as many weeks. The Black Bears beat then-No. 5 Villanova 35-7 last week. Rhode Island entered this game ranked No. 16 in the FCS Coaches Poll.

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