By Tiffany Williams –
North Carolina A&T (7) v Campbell (21)
In Buies Creek, North Carolina at Barker-Lane Stadium, the Campbell University Fighting Camels claimed their first win since September 28, beating North Carolina A&T 21-7. It’s the sixth straight loss for North Carolina. The Fighting Camels Mike Chandler II and Chad Mascoe Jr. both threw touchdown passes. Chandler also rushed for a score in the first quarter.
Elon (21) v Hampton (41)
In Hampton, Virginia at Armstrong Stadium, the Hampton Pirates hosted the Elon Phoenix and grabbed a 41-21 win. Malcolm Mays connected with Kymari Gray in the fourth quarter to record his ninth passing touchdown of the season and Gray’s first receiving touchdown of the season. Tymere Robinson rushed for three scores, and Ja’Quan Snipes rushed for a score. On the other side of the ball, Matthew Downing recorded two passing touchdowns for Elon connecting with Onuma Dieke and Chandler Brayboy. Rushawn Baker rushed for a score in the second quarter.
Hampton head coach Trent Boykin was Assistant was promoted to Interim head football coach to start the season, but on October 16th, Boykin was named the new Head Coach of Hampton. On October 19th, Boykin picked up his first win as HC, beating North Carolina A&T 59-17. Saturday’s win against Elon marks Boykin’s second win as HC.
On Monday, following his win against North Carolina, Boykin was asked during the weekly coaches conference call about getting the interim tag removed, and Boykin said, “I’m pleased that they’ve seen the hard work that our coaches have done, the hard work that our players have shown, and I think that’s what it is. It’s not really me, it’s just them seeing, you know, what we’re accomplishing as a staff and as a program that lets me know that, you know, they see what we’re doing here and they’re happy to see, you know, the moves that we’re making, the progress that we’re making, but, you know, I’m still interviewing, you know, that’s the process in my mind, how I’m approaching this thing is, you know, we’re going to go through the end of this season, again, it’s great, it helps in recruiting, you know, the guys know, hey, he’s going to be here, the guys that are already here on this team, you know, again, because I know at times they may be thinking, you know, what should I do, especially if you’re a young guy, you know, is he going to be around or not? So it solidifies that I’m going to be around, it gives some ease for them so that they can just go out and play and not have to think about, you know, their future as far as, you know, is he going to be here, you know, do I need to get in a transfer portal because if somebody else comes with a different system, again, for our coaching staff, you know, same things, gives them some security that, hey, coach is going to be back, you know, they don’t have to be in their rooms looking at their resumes and trying to in this focus on game planning. And so, you know, I’m just happy for those guys that we can really lock in.”
Malcolm Mays on Saturday recorded his eighth passing touchdown of the season. During the weekly coaches conference call, I asked Coach Boykin about Mays, and he said, “Malcolm is a great quarterback for us. You know, he brings energy. He brings a skill set that we’re excited about.”
Ja’Quan Snipes on Saturday his fifth rushing touchdown of the season, and on Monday when I asked Coach Boykin during the weekly coaches conference call about Snipes, Boykin said, “He’s been a part of this running back group ever since we got here in 2020. And he just keeps getting better and better and improving and improving. And I’m just happy for him, especially him being his senior year that, you know, he’s always been right there on the heels of playing. You know, just some guys that stepped up in the previous years and just played a little bit better. But he stayed the course. And you can see that it’s starting to pay off for him.”
When I asked Coach Boykin what he thought some of the greatest assets are that Snipes brings to this game for Hampton, Boykin said, “He’s been in this program. You know, he knows the system. You know, he’s gotten stronger. He understands, you know, what his strengths and weaknesses are. He has ability to slice, to get through holes that are a little different. He’s always kind of had that ability to kind of slither through small cracks. And now he’s just playing with a lot more confidence with himself.
Chandler Brayboy registered his third touchdown of the season for Elon on Saturday. During the CAA Football coaches weekly conference call on Monday, Elon Head Coach Tony Trisciani was asked about Chandler, and Trisciani said, “Chandler’s very explosive, certainly as a receiver for us and returner.”
New Hampshire (6) v Villanova (14)
In Philadelphia, the Villanova Wildcats hosted the New Hampshire Wildcats, and Villanova won, 14-6. It’s the second straight loss for UNH. Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes for Villanova connecting with Devin Smith and Lucas Kopecky.
Monmouth (14) v Towson (26)
In West Long Branch, New Jersey, Towson University came out on top beating Monmouth 26-14. Sean Brown passed 26-for-35 for 240 yards and two touchdowns, finding Carter Runyon for six catches, 39 yards, and two scores. Tyrell Greene Jr. rushed for a score in the second quarter. On the other side of the ball, Monmouth quarterback Derek Robertson recorded his 21st passing touchdown of the season, and Sone Ntoh recorded his 18th rushing touchdown of the season.
During the CAA Football weekly coaches conference call, Monmouth Head Coach Kevin Callahan called Sone Ntoh a dynamic player. Callahan said Ntoh has “Really assimilated into the culture of our team.”
Callahan said Ntoh is “A guy that maybe doesn’t get an awful lot of carries in a game.” But when Monmouth gets into short yardage situations or down by the goal line, Callahan said, “We’re gonna feed him the ball because he has the strength. He has the build and the physicality to carry people into the end zone with him. But, you know, he’s a great teammate, and he has shown in other games the ability to take the ball the distance.”
Callahan called Ntoh, “A great addition to our team, a great leader, one of our captains, and just somebody that we rely on quite a bit.”
UAlbany (14) v Delaware (28)
In Newark, Delaware at Delaware Stadium, the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens hosted the University at Albany Great Danes, and the Fightin’ Blue Hens secured a 28-14 win. Nick Minicucci threw three touchdown passes connecting twice with Marcus Yarns and once with Ja’Carree Kelly. Yarns also rushed 69 yards for a score in the first quarter. On the other side of the ball, Myles Burkett for UAlbany, threw one touchdown pass connecting with Caden Burti. Jojo Uga rushed for a score in the third quarter.
Rhode Island (24) v Maine (14)
In Kingston, Rhode Island, for the third straight week, URI Coach Jim Fleming and his guys have beaten a New England opponent. On October 12, the Rams claimed a 31-21 win against Brown. On October 19, the Rams traveled to UNH and grabbed a 26-9 win, and today beat the Maine Black Bears 24-14. The Rams are 4-0 this season against New England teams after securing a 20-17 win against the Holy Cross Crusaders to start the season on August 31. Saturday’s win also marks the Rams sixth straight win since beating Campbell, 21-9 on September 14.
Saturday, Devin Farrell rushed for two scores, recording his second and third rushing touchdowns of the season. Malik Grant also rushed for a score to collect his fifth rushing touchdown of the season. On the other side of the ball, Carter Peevy connected with Cooper Heisey to register his tenth passing touchdown of the season. Brian Santana-Fis rushed for a score in the fourth quarter to register his sixth rushing touchdown of the season.
Richmond (41) v Bryant University (14)
At Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, Rhode Island, the Bryant University Bulldogs hosted the Richmond Spiders, and the Spiders claimed their sixth consecutive win, beating the Bulldogs 41-14. Camden Coleman finished with four touchdown passes, connecting with Jerry Garcia Jr. twice, and finding both Zach Palmer-Smith and Nick DeGennaro. Coleman also rushed for a touchdown, and Zach Palmer-Smith also rushed for a score.
William & Mary (13) v Stony Brook (35)
At Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, New York, the Stony Brook Seawolves beat William & Mary 35-13. Tyler Knoop threw two touchdown passes connecting with Jayce Freeman and Cal Redman. Roland Dempster finished with two rushing touchdowns.
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