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2021 Bryant Bulldogs football team

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The 2021 Bryant Bulldogs football team represented Bryant University as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by third-year head coach Chris Merritt, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the NEC. Bryant played home games at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

ConferenceNortheast Conference
Record7–4 (5–2 NEC)
Headcoach
DefensivecoordinatorAnthony Barese (2nd season)
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2021 Bryant Bulldogs football
ConferenceNortheast Conference
Record7–4 (5–2 NEC)
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorAnthony Barese (2nd season)
Home stadiumBeirne Stadium
Seasons
← 2020
2022 →
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2021 Northeast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Sacred Heart $^ 6–1  8–4 
Duquesne 5–2  7–3 
Bryant 5–2  7–4 
Central Connecticut 4–3  4–7 
Saint Francis (PA) 4–3  5–6 
Merrimack * 2–5  5–6 
LIU 2–5  2–8 
Wagner 0–7  0–11 
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • Note: Merrimack ineligible for NEC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II
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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 4 6:00 p.m. at Rhode Island*
FCS L 21–45 5,735
September 11 7:00 p.m. Sacred Heart
W 17–6 2,276
September 18 3:30 p.m. at Akron*
ESPN3 L 14–35 8,779
September 25 6:00 p.m. at Marist*
ESPN3 W 34–17 6,154
October 2 4:00 p.m. Brown*
  • Beirne Stadium
  • Smithfield, RI
 W 36–29 2,805
October 9 12:00 p.m. at Duquesne
L 34–39 0
October 16 12:00 p.m. Saint Francis (PA)
  • Beirne Stadium
  • Smithfield, RI
 W 18–17 3,150
October 23 12:00 p.m. at Wagner
W 31–10 1,763
November 6 12:00 p.m. at Central Connecticut
ESPN3 L 15–30 2,171
November 13 1:00 p.m. LIU
  • Beirne Stadium
  • Smithfield, RI
 W 52–7 3,300
November 20 1:00 p.m. at Merrimack
W 58–14 2,318
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Game summaries

at Rhode Island

See also: 2021 Rhode Island Rams football team
Game One – Rhode Island Rams (0–0) vs Bryant Bulldogs (0–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bryant 7 7 7021
Rhode Island 7 24 7745
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at Meade Stadium • Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Date: Saturday, September 4, 2021
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 5,735
  • TV: FloSports
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Game information
First quarter
  • (11:03) URI – Justice Antrum 1 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 7–0)
  • (1:25) BRY – Daniel Adeboboye 1 Yd Run, Luke Samperi Kick (Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (8:48) URI – C.J. Carrick 33 Yd Field Goal (Rhode Island 10–7)
  • (6:58) URI – Ivory Frimpong 17 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 17–7)
  • (5:04) BRY – Landon Ruggieri 6 Yd Pass, Luke Samperi Kick (Rhode Island 17-14)
  • (3:21) URI – Matt Pires 38 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 24–14)
  • (0:32) URI – Justice Antrum 10 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 31–14)
Third quarter
  • (7:52) URI – Kasim Hill 1 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 38–14)
  • (1:22) BRY – Fabrice Mukendi 14 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 38–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:26) URI – Joey Kenny 20 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 45–21)
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More information Statistics, BRY ...
Statistics BRY URI
First downs1926
Plays–yards63-26268
Rushes–yards115235
Passing yards147273
Passing: comp–att–int18-32-115-23-0
Turnovers
Time of possession29:0130:59
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bryant PassingZevi Eckhaus9/17, 55 yards
RushingDaniel Adeboboye17 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingGary Cooper3 receptions, 39 yards
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill12/18, 249 yards, 2 TD
RushingJustice Antrum18 carry, 96 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingPaul Woods2 receptions, 73 yards
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