WEEK 1 - THURSDAY ACTION
THURSDAY, AUG. 29
Lafayette at Buffalo - 4 p.m. ESPN+
Fordham at Bowling Green 4 p.m. ESPN+
Central Connecticut at Central Michigan 4 p.m. ESPN+
Duquesne at Toledo - 4:30 p.m. ESPN+
Lafayette at Buffalo - 4 p.m. ESPN+
Fordham at Bowling Green 4 p.m. ESPN+
Central Connecticut at Central Michigan 4 p.m. ESPN+
Duquesne at Toledo - 4:30 p.m. ESPN+
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Lafayette at Buffalo - 4 p.m. ESPN+
UB Stadium, Buffalo, NY
The Bulls open with FCS member Lafayette, who went 9-3 in 2023. The 5-1 league mark, coupled with a 38-35 win over Holy Cross, was good enough to give LU a league title. That victory was part of a season-high six-game win streak.
The Leopards were the preseason poll favorite to repeat and running back Jamar Curtis was picked as Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. He led the Patriot League and ranked second in NCAA DI FCS in rushing yards per game (132.7), while ranking second in the League and fifth in the nation with 15 rushing touchdowns.
Sophomore QB Dean DeNobile posted a League-best completion percentage (66.7) after completing 170-of-255 passes in 12 games.
BUFFALO TEAM PREVIEW - CLICK HERE
Fordham at Bowling Green 4 p.m. ESPN+
Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH
BGSU hosts Fordham to open 2024 action. The Rams finished fifth in Patriot League standings last year, going 2-4 in league play and 6-5 overall. One of the non-league victories was a 40-37 win over Buffalo (MAC).
Defensive lineman Matt Jaworski was selected 2024 Patriot League Football Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. His 44 tackles included 13.5 TFL for 85 yards, 9.0 sacks 2 forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
Fordham was picked for third in this year's preseason poll. Quarterback C.J. Montes, OL Ryan Joyce, DL Claudy Robinson, LB James Conway and DB Nahil Perkins joined Jaworski as preseason First Team picks.
BOWLING GREEN TEAM PREVIEW - CLICK HERE
Central Connecticut at Central Michigan 4 p.m. ESPN+
Kelly Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
The Blue Devils went 3-8 overall and were just 1-6 (last) in Northeast Conference. A preseason coaches poll predicted another seventh/last place finish in 2024. It's the Blue Devils' second year under Head Coach Adam Lechtenberg. Among other items on his to-do list is improving the defense. CCSU finished last among NEC teams in conference scoring defense. His top returning pieces are junior RB Elijah Howard and junior DL Kimal Clark.
Howard helped CCSU lead the league in rushing (186.8 ypg), while Clark averaged 8.9 tackles per contest, second most among NEC defenders. Jack Barnum, meanwhile, led the league's kickers in scoring. He was 10 of 31 on PATs and 13 of 18 on field goals.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN TEAM PREVIEW - CLICK HERE
Duquesne at Toledo - 4:30 p.m. ESPN+
Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH
Although the Dukes finished 7-5 overall last year, they won the Northeast Conference title with a 6-1 record. Lopsided losses at West Virginia (56-17), Coastal Carolina (66-7) and Delaware (43-17) contributed to the overall mark. Once in league play, Duquense lead the NEC in scoring offense (32.5 ppg) and was tied for second in points allowed (22.2 ppg).
In a preseason coaches poll, Head Coach Jerry Schmitt's Dukes got the nod to repeat atop the 2024 standings.
Duquense thrived on its passing game last year and enjoys the return of 2023 All-NEC First Team quarterback Darius Perrantes. He threw for 2,324 yards with 21 TDs and 18 interceptions overall. He has plenty of experience on the other end with seniors Tedy Afful, Joey Isabella and transfer TE/HB Noah Canty.
DL A.J. Acderkman and LB Gianni Rizzo were preseason All-NEC picks on the defensive side.
TOLEDO ROCKETS TEAM PREVIEW - CLICK HERE
UB Stadium, Buffalo, NY
The Bulls open with FCS member Lafayette, who went 9-3 in 2023. The 5-1 league mark, coupled with a 38-35 win over Holy Cross, was good enough to give LU a league title. That victory was part of a season-high six-game win streak.
The Leopards were the preseason poll favorite to repeat and running back Jamar Curtis was picked as Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. He led the Patriot League and ranked second in NCAA DI FCS in rushing yards per game (132.7), while ranking second in the League and fifth in the nation with 15 rushing touchdowns.
Sophomore QB Dean DeNobile posted a League-best completion percentage (66.7) after completing 170-of-255 passes in 12 games.
BUFFALO TEAM PREVIEW - CLICK HERE
Fordham at Bowling Green 4 p.m. ESPN+
Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH
BGSU hosts Fordham to open 2024 action. The Rams finished fifth in Patriot League standings last year, going 2-4 in league play and 6-5 overall. One of the non-league victories was a 40-37 win over Buffalo (MAC).
Defensive lineman Matt Jaworski was selected 2024 Patriot League Football Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. His 44 tackles included 13.5 TFL for 85 yards, 9.0 sacks 2 forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
Fordham was picked for third in this year's preseason poll. Quarterback C.J. Montes, OL Ryan Joyce, DL Claudy Robinson, LB James Conway and DB Nahil Perkins joined Jaworski as preseason First Team picks.
BOWLING GREEN TEAM PREVIEW - CLICK HERE
Central Connecticut at Central Michigan 4 p.m. ESPN+
Kelly Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
The Blue Devils went 3-8 overall and were just 1-6 (last) in Northeast Conference. A preseason coaches poll predicted another seventh/last place finish in 2024. It's the Blue Devils' second year under Head Coach Adam Lechtenberg. Among other items on his to-do list is improving the defense. CCSU finished last among NEC teams in conference scoring defense. His top returning pieces are junior RB Elijah Howard and junior DL Kimal Clark.
Howard helped CCSU lead the league in rushing (186.8 ypg), while Clark averaged 8.9 tackles per contest, second most among NEC defenders. Jack Barnum, meanwhile, led the league's kickers in scoring. He was 10 of 31 on PATs and 13 of 18 on field goals.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN TEAM PREVIEW - CLICK HERE
Duquesne at Toledo - 4:30 p.m. ESPN+
Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH
Although the Dukes finished 7-5 overall last year, they won the Northeast Conference title with a 6-1 record. Lopsided losses at West Virginia (56-17), Coastal Carolina (66-7) and Delaware (43-17) contributed to the overall mark. Once in league play, Duquense lead the NEC in scoring offense (32.5 ppg) and was tied for second in points allowed (22.2 ppg).
In a preseason coaches poll, Head Coach Jerry Schmitt's Dukes got the nod to repeat atop the 2024 standings.
Duquense thrived on its passing game last year and enjoys the return of 2023 All-NEC First Team quarterback Darius Perrantes. He threw for 2,324 yards with 21 TDs and 18 interceptions overall. He has plenty of experience on the other end with seniors Tedy Afful, Joey Isabella and transfer TE/HB Noah Canty.
DL A.J. Acderkman and LB Gianni Rizzo were preseason All-NEC picks on the defensive side.
TOLEDO ROCKETS TEAM PREVIEW - CLICK HERE
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