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The 2024 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football team represented Central Connecticut State University as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Blue Devils were led by second-year head coach Adam Lechtenberg and played their home games at Arute Field in New Britain, Connecticut.

ConferenceNortheast Conference
Record7–6 (5–1 NEC)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorCaleb Gelsomino (2nd season)
Quick facts Central Connecticut Blue Devils football, NEC co-champion ...
2024 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football
NEC co-champion
ConferenceNortheast Conference
Record7–6 (5–1 NEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorCaleb Gelsomino (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorRon DiGravio (6th season)
Home stadiumArute Field
Seasons
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2024 Northeast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Central Connecticut +^ 5–1  7–6 
Duquesne + 5–1  8–3 
Robert Morris 4–2  7–5 
LIU 3–3  4–8 
Wagner 2–4  4–8 
Saint Francis (PA) 2–4  4–7 
Mercyhurst* 0–0  4–7 
Stonehill* 0–6  1–10 
  • + – Conference co-champions
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • * – Stonehill and Mercyhurst are ineligible for NEC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
Rankings from STATS Poll
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After finishing their regular season with a 7–5 record (5–1 in NEC Football play), the Blue Devils qualified for the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2019.[1]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 297:00 p.m.at Central Michigan*
ESPN+L 10–6618,055
September 76:00 p.m.Fordham*
NEC Front RowW 33–33,784
September 1412:00 p.m.at Saint Francis (PA)
NEC Front RowW 27–202,616
September 213:30 p.m.at UMass*
ESPN+L 31–3510,847
October 512:00 p.m.at Yale*
ESPN+L 22–235,123
October 1212:00 p.m.Mercyhurst
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowW 38–203,167
October 191:00 p.m.at No. 22 Dartmouth*
ESPN+L 16–202,573
October 2612:00 p.m.at LIU
ESPN+, NESN 360L 21–24453
November 212:00 p.m.Wagnerdagger
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowW 24–144,152
November 91:00 p.m.at Stonehill
NEC Front RowW 21–171,674
November 1612:00 p.m.Robert Morris
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowW 35–33 2OT3,192
November 2312:00 p.m.No. 19 Duquesne
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowW 21–143,707
November 3012:00 p.m.at No. 10 Rhode Island*
ESPN+L 17–213,522
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Game summaries

at Central Michigan (FBS)

See also: 2024 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
Game One – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-0) at Central Michigan Chippewas (FBS) (0-0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 0 3010
Chippewas (FBS) 14 28 24066
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at Kelly/Shorts Stadium • Mount Pleasant, MI

  • Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 PM
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 18,055
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Dan Gutowsky (play-by-play) and Randy Buffington (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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First quarter
  • (10:31) CMU – Myles Bailey 7-yard run (Tristan Mattson kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 4:04; Central Michigan 7-0)
  • (5:55) CCSU – Elijah Howard 3-yard run (Jack Barnum kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:37; Tied 7-7)
  • (5:40) CMU – Stephan Bracey Jr. 87-yard kickoff return (Tristan Mattson kick) (Central Michigan 14-7)
Second quarter
  • (11:50) CMU – B.J. Harris 9-yard run (Tristan Mattson kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:33; Central Michigan 21-7)
  • (7:34) CMU – Evan Boyd 47-yard pass from Joe Labas (Tristan Mattson kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:50; Central Michigan 28-7)
  • (3:16) CMU – Solomon Davis 17-yard pass from Joe Labas (Tristan Mattson kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, 2:57; Central Michigan 35-7)
  • (0:37) CMU – Myles Bailey 2-yard run (Tristan Mattson kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 1:45; Central Michigan 42-7)
Third quarter
  • (11:17) CCSU – Jack Barnum 50-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 3:43; Central Michigan 42-10)
  • (8:45) CMU – Tristan Mattson 26-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:28; Central Michigan 45-10)
  • (7:04) CMU – Donte Kent 68-yard punt return (Tristan Mattson kick) (Central Michigan 52-10)
  • (3:45) CMU – Solomon Davis 72-yard pass from Joe Labas (Tristan Mattson kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 86 yards, 1:00; Central Michigan 59-10)
  • (1:48) CMU – Aakeem Snell 46-yard interception return (Tristan Mattson kick) (Central Michigan 66-10)
Fourth quarter
  • no scoring
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUCMU
First downs1622
Total yards285491
Rushing yards194113
Passing yards91378
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12-23-121-28-3
Time of possession34:5725:03
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson12/20, 91 yards
RushingJadon Turner5 carries, 61 yards
ReceivingMichael Plaskon4 receptions, 44 yards
Central MichiganPassingJoe Labas18/24, 342 yards, 3 TD
RushingMyles Bailey9 carries, 68 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingSolomon Davis4 receptions, 109 yards, 2 TD
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Fordham

See also: 2024 Fordham Rams football team
Game Two – Fordham Rams (0-1) at Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rams 0 0 303
Blue Devils 0 19 14033
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 PM
  • Game weather: Rain, 60 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,784
  • Referee: Lance Carlen
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Marc Robbins (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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First quarter
  • no scoring
Second quarter
  • (11:49) CCSU - Vincent Thomas 0-yard Fumble Return (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, -39 yards, 1:49; Central Connecticut 7-0)
  • (6:55) CCSU - Elijah Howard 24-yard Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:26; Central Connecticut 14-0)
  • (1:15) CCSU - Team Safety (Drive: 3 plays, -16 yards, 0:50; Central Connecticut 16-0)
  • (0:00) CCSU - Jack Barnum 30-yard Field Goal (Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 1:04; Central Connecticut 19-0)
Third quarter
  • (8:48) FORD - Bennett Henderson 20-yard Field Goal (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:16; Central Connecticut 19-3)
  • (5:21) CCSU - Donny Marcus 18-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:20; Central Connecticut 26-3)
  • (0:42) CCSU - Eli Daniels 32-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 3:06; Central Connecticut 33-3)
Fourth quarter
  • no scoring
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More information Statistics, FOR ...
Statistics FOR CCSU
First downs 11 16
Total yards 188 284
Rushing yards 47 61
Passing yards 141 223
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 17-36-0 15-31-2
Time of possession 29:27 30:33
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More information Team, Category ...
Team Category Player Statistics
Fordham Passing CJ Montes 17/36, 141 yards
Rushing Julius Loughridge 15 carries, 127 yards
Receiving Mekai Felton 4 receptions, 48 yards
Central Connecticut Passing Brady Olson 15/31, 223 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Elijah Howard 19 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Sean O'Brien 2 receptions, 77 yards
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at Saint Francis (PA)

See also: 2024 Saint Francis Red Flash football team
Game Three – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (1–1) at Saint Francis Red Flash (1–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 6 14 0727
Red Flash 7 7 6020
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at DeGol Field • Loretto, PA

  • Date: September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 pm
  • Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 2,616
  • Referee: Michael Quinn
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Pat Farabaugh (play-by-play) and Jay Roberts (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (11:12) CCSU - Jack Barnum 39-yard Field Goal (Drive:10 plays, 34 yards, 3:43; Central Connecticut 3-0)
  • (10:04) CCSU - Jack Barnum 40-yard Field Goal (Drive:4 plays, 1 yard, 1:01; Central Connecticut 6-0)
  • (9:50) SFU - DaMario Crawford 94-yard Kickoff Return (Mac Plummer Kick) (Saint Francis 7-6)
Second quarter
  • (12:39) CCSU - Brady Olson 7-yard Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:42; Central Connecticut 13-7)
  • (7:21) SFU - DeMarcus McElroy 97-yard Run (Mac Plummer Kick) (Drive: 1 play, 97 yards, 0:15; Saint Francis 14-13)
  • (0:25) CCSU - Michael Plaskon 11-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 1:48; Central Connecticut 20-14)
Third quarter
  • (5:32) SFU - Fran Brown Jr. 0-yard Fumble Return (Mac Plummer PAT failed) (Drive: 4 plays, 97 yards, 2:04; Tied 20-20)
Fourth quarter
  • (1:45) CCSU - Kimal Clark 10-yard Fumble Return (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 89 yards, 0:21; Central Connecticut 27-20)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUSFPA
First downs1912
Total yards297248
Rushing yards115103
Passing yards182145
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22-43-020-25-1
Time of possession30:3029:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson21/42, 163 yards, 1 TD
RushingElijah Howard23 carries, 102 yards
ReceivingMichael Plaskon6 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD
Saint Francis (PA)PassingJeff Hoenstine12/16, 112 yards, INT
RushingDeMarcus McElroy9 carries, 124 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJayden Ivory5 receptions, 47 yards
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at UMass (FBS)

See also: 2024 UMass Minutemen football team
Game Four – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2–1) at UMass Minutemen (FBS) (0–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 0 21 7331
Minutemen (FBS) 7 14 7735
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at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium • Hadley, MA

  • Date: September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 pm
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 10,847
  • Referee: Jerry Magallanes
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jay Burnham (play-by-play) and Andy Gresh (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (8:31) MASS - Jackson Paradis 1 Yd Run (Jacob Lurie Kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 5:15; UMass 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (9:10) MASS - Jakobie Keeney-James 15 Yd pass from Taisun Phommachanh (Jacob Lurie Kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:41; UMass 14-0)
  • (6:15) CCSU - Ricky Ortega 3 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:55; UMass 14-7)
  • (4:08) CCSU - Elijah Howard 1 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 2 yards, 0:48; Tied 14-14)
  • (0:39) MASS - Owen Anderson 2 Yd pass from Taisun Phommachanh (Jacob Lurie Kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 3:22; Umass 21-14)
  • (0:07) CCSU - Elijah Howard 2 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 0:25; Tied 21-21)
Third quarter
  • (10:12) CCSU - Paul Marsh Jr. 10 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:48; CCSU 28-21)
  • (1:38) MASS - T.Y. Harding 57 Yd pass from Taisun Phommachanh (Jacob Lurie Kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:39; Tied 28-28)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:11) CCSU - Jack Barnum 25 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:13; CCSU 31-28)
  • (9:18) MASS - Brandon Campbell 3 Yd Run (Jacob Lurie Kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:53; UMass 35-31)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
Statistics CCSU MASS
First downs 11 27
Total yards 247 450
Rushing yards 90 163
Passing yards 157 287
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 12-26-1 20-30-1
Time of possession 22:14 37:46
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Team Category Player Statistics
Central Connecticut Passing Brady Olson 12/26, 157 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Elijah Howard 14 carries, 46 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Michael Plaskon 3 receptions, 65 yards
UMass Passing Taisun Phommachanh 20/30, 287 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Jalen John 13 carries, 65 yards
Receiving Jakobie Kenney-James 5 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD
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at Yale

See also: 2024 Yale Bulldogs football team
Game Five – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2–2) at Yale Bulldogs (1–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 3 7 6622
Bulldogs 10 7 0623
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at Yale Bowl • New Haven, CT

  • Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 5,123
  • Referee: Alexander Rudolph
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Justin Gallanty (play-by-play) and Jack Siedlecki (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (10:30) YALE - Nick Conforti 36 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 4:30; Yale 3-0)
  • (5:25) CCSU - Jack Barnum 32 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:05; Tied 3-3)
  • (1:29) YALE - Grant Jordan 4 Yd Run (Nick Conforti Kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 3:51; Yale 10-3)
Second quarter
  • (13:02) CCSU - Jamir Robertson 49 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:21; Tied 10-10)
  • (2:14) YALE - Joshua Pitsenberger 64 Yd Run (Nick Conforti Kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 99 yards, 3:28; Yale 17-10)
Third quarter
  • (3:59) CCSU - Jack Barnum 38 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:39; Yale 17-13)
  • (0:21) CCSU - Jack Barnum 42 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 3:01; Yale 17-16)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:25) CCSU - Isaac Boston 19 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:20; Central Connecticut 22-17)
  • (8:15) YALE - Luke Foster 19 Yd pass from Grant Jordan (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 1:09; Yale 23-22)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUYALE
First downs2418
Total yards458339
Rushing yards170193
Passing yards288146
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17-31-216-31-0
Time of possession34:3125:29
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson17/30, 288 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingElijah Howard25 carries, 108 yards
ReceivingElijah Howard5 receptions, 68 yards
YalePassingGrant Jordan16/31, 146 yards, 1 TD
RushingJoshua Pitsenberger19 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDavid Pantelis4 receptions, 45 yards
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Mercyhurst

See also: 2024 Mercyhurst Lakers football team
Game Six – Mercyhurst Lakers (2–4) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lakers 7 0 7620
Blue Devils 0 17 14738
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,167
  • Referee: Lance Carlen
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Marc Robbins (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (5:58) MERC - Brian Trobel 22 Yd pass from Adam Urena (Nathan Nagucki Kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 4:31; Mercyhurst 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (14:12) CCSU - Ricky Ortega 8 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 6:43; Tied)
  • (12:30) CCSU - Paul Marsh Jr. 10 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 1:28; Central Connecticut 14-7)
  • (1:06) CCSU - Jack Barnum 22 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 6:10; Central Connecticut 17-7)
Third quarter
  • (12:10) CCSU - Joe Crifasi 16 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:45; Central Connecticut 24-7)
  • (6:00) CCSU - Paul Marsh Jr. 39 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 42 yards, 0:42; Central Connecticut 31-7)
  • (0:31) MERC - Brian Trobel 3 Yd Run (Nathan Nagucki Kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 5:24; Central Connecticut 31-14)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:23) MERC - Brian Trobel 14 Yd Run (Nathan Nagucki PAT failed) (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:32; Central Connecticut 31-20)
  • (1:39) CCSU - Jadon Turner 59 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 4:27; Central Connecticut 38-20)
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More information Statistics, MERC ...
StatisticsMERCCCSU
First downs2620
Total yards303425
Rushing yards17301
Passing yards286124
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25-45-39-16-0
Time of possession28:1431:46
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MercyhurstPassingAdam Urena25/45, 286 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
RushingEarnest Davis4 carries, 20 yards
ReceivingCameron Barmore8 receptions, 103 yards
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson9/14, 124 yards, 3 TD
RushingElijah Howard27 carries, 169 yards
ReceivingPaul Marsh Jr.4 receptions, 67 yards, 2 TD
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at No. 22 Dartmouth

See also: 2024 Dartmouth Big Green football team
Game Seven – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (3–3) at No. 22 Dartmouth Big Green (4–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 3 0616
No. 22 Big Green 0 10 3720
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at Memorial Field • Hanover, NH

  • Date: Saturday October 19, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 2,573
  • Referee: Tom Zetts
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Corsetti (play-by-play) and Chris Jared (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (3:19) CCSU - Isaac Boston 12 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 6:51; Central Connecticut 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (10:45) DART - Owen Zalc 22 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 7:34; Central Connecticut 7-3)
  • (5:54) CCSU - Jack Barnum 24 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 4:51; Central Conncticut 10-3)
  • (1:46) DART - Grayson Saunier 4 Yd Run (Owen Zalc Kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 4:03; Tied 10-10)
Third quarter
  • (4:45) DART - Owen Zalc 36 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:35; Dartmouth 13-10)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:34) CCSU - Jadon Turner 13 Yd Run (Jack Barnum PAT failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:42; Central Connecticut 16-13)
  • (5:13) DART - Grayson Saunier 1 Yd Run (Owen Zalc Kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 32 yards, 3:53; Dartmouth 20-16)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUDART
First downs1922
Total yards317315
Rushing yards113138
Passing yards204177
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16-30-015-21-0
Time of possession27:3032:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson15/29, 168 yards, 1 TD
RushingJadon Turner16 carries, 66 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDave Pardo4 receptions, 67 yards
DartmouthPassingGrayson Saunier15/21, 177 yards
RushingQ Jones16 carries, 51 yards
ReceivingDaniel Haughton3 receptions, 55 yards
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at LIU

See also: 2024 LIU Sharks football team
Game Eight – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (3–4) vs LIU Sharks (1–7) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 0 7721
Sharks 3 14 0724
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at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium • Brookville, New York

  • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 62 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 453
  • Referee: Travis Barta
  • TV announcers (ESPN+/NESN 360): Paul Dottino (play-by-play) and Kevin Gilbride (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (9:49) CCSU - Jadon Turner 7 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:56; Central Connecticut 7-0)
  • (1:14) LIU - Michael Coney 23 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 8:35; Central Connecticut 7-3)
Second quarter
  • (10:28) LIU - Cory Nichols 7 Yd pass from 99Ethan Greenwood00 (Michael Coney Kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:24; Long Island 10-7)
  • (1:07) LIU - Pat Bowen 24 Yd pass from Ethan Greenwood (Michael Coney Kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:57; Long Island 17-7)
Third quarter
  • (7:39) CCSU - Isaac Boston 15 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 17 plays, 75 yards, 7:14; Long Island 17-14)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:34) CCSU - Brady Olson 8 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 2:04; Central Connecticut 21-17)
  • (7:58) LIU - Ethan Greenwood 26 Yd pass from Luca Stanzani (Michael Coney Kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:36; Long Island 24-21)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSULIU
First downs2416
Total yards335297
Rushing yards134148
Passing yards201149
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21-35-012-16-0
Time of possession33:1226:48
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson20/34, 185 yards, 1 TD
RushingBrady Olson9 carries, 46 yards
ReceivingMichael Plaskon6 receptions, 67 yards
LIUPassingEthan Greenwood10/14, 120 yards, 2 TD
RushingEthan Greenwood18 carries, 66 yards
ReceivingMichael Love6 receptions, 84 yards
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Wagner

See also: 2024 Wagner Seahawks football team
Game Nine – Wagner Seahawks (4–5) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (3–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Seahwaks 7 0 0714
Blue Devils 7 10 0724
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at Arute Field • New Britain, Connecticut

  • Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 4,152
  • Referee: Michael Bilica
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Marc Robbins (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (12:25) WAG - Rickey Spruill 81 Yd pass from Jake Cady (Matthew Schwindt Kick) (Drive: 1 play, 81 yards, 0:14; Wagner 7-0)
  • (2:57) CCSU - Brady Olson 10 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 4:56; Tied 7-7)
Second quarter
  • (9:17) CCSU - Jack Barnum 30 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 6:22; Central Connecticut 10-7)
  • (0:55) CCSU - Elijah Howard 8 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:18; Central Connecticut 17-7)
Third quarter
  • no scoring
Fourth quarter
  • (12:10) WAG - Rickey Spruill 13 Yd Run (Matthew Schwindt Kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 2:50; Central Connecticut 17-14)
  • (5:23) CCSU - Joe Crifasi 17 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:47; Central Connecticut 24-14)
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More information Statistics, WAG ...
StatisticsWAGCCSU
First downs1519
Total yards219316
Rushing yards24134
Passing yards195182
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–27–016–27–0
Time of possession26:5033:10
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
WagnerPassingJake Cady13/27, 195 yards, 1 TD
RushingRickey Spruill8 carries, 15 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRickey Spruill1 reception, 81 yards, 1 TD
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson16/27, 182 yards, 1 TD
RushingElijah Howard21 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingPaul Marsh Jr.3 receptions, 49 yards
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at Stonehill

See also: 2024 Stonehill Skyhawks football team
Game Ten – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (4–5) at Stonehill Skyhawks (1–7) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 7 0721
Skyhawks 0 3 14017
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at W.B. Mason Stadium • Easton, MA

  • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 50 °F (10 °C)
  • Game attendance: 1,674
  • Referee: Michael Quinn
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Charlie Bergeron (play-by-play)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (1:53) CCSU - Ricky Ortega 1 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 18 plays, 75 yards, 10:17; Central Connecticut 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (10:01) SHC - Danny Hurley 49 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 6 plays, 21 yards, 3:28; Central Connecticut 7-3)
  • (1:58) CCSU - Elijah Howard 8 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 8:06; Central Connecticut 14-3)
Third quarter
  • (10:54) SHC - Jake Newsham 15 Yd pass from Jack O'Connell (Danny Hurley Kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 2:03; Central Connecticut 14-10)
  • (2:54) SHC - Chase Miller 14 Yd pass from Jack O'Connell (Danny Hurley Kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:25; Stonehill 17-14)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:54) CCSU - Donny Marcus 30 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:07; Central Connecticut 21-17)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUSTO
First downs1616
Total yards285256
Rushing yards17575
Passing yards110185
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10-16-113-26-1
Time of possession35:3324:27
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson10/16, 110 yards, 1 TD, INT
RushingElijah Howard20 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMichael Plaskon4 receptions, 41 yards
StonehillPassingJack O'Connell11/20, 166 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJarel Washington10 carries, 33 yards
ReceivingChase Miller4 receptions, 70 yards, 1 TD
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Robert Morris

See also: 2024 Robert Morris Colonials football team
Game Eleven – Robert Morris Colonials (6–4) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (5–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OT2OTTotal
Colonials 3 14 730633
Blue Devils 0 10 0170835
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 3,192
  • Referee: Travis Barta
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Mark Robbins (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (4:13) RMU – Jayson Jenkins 23-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 72 yards, 7:48; Robert Morris 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:31) CCSU – Donny Marcus 2-yard run, Jack Barnum kick (Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 3:40; Central Connecticut 7–3)
  • (10:17) RMU – Rob Carter Jr. 92 yard kickoff return, Jayson Jenkins kick (Robert Morris 10–7)
  • (8:06) RMU – Rob Carter Jr. 50-yard interception, Jayson Jenkins kick (Robert Morris 17–7)
  • (0:37) CCSU – Jack Barnum 19-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 4:24; Robert Morris 17–10)
Third quarter
  • (7:44) RMU – Carl Smith Jr. 19-yard pass from Anthony Chiccitt, Jayson Jenkins kick (Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:39; Robert Morris 24–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:00) CCSU – Peter Cleary 5-yard pass from Brady Olson, Jack Barnum kick (Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:00; Robert Morris 24–17)
  • (7:26) CCSU – Christopher Jean 49-yard fumble recovery, Jack Barnum kick (Tied 24–24)
  • (1:13) CCSU – Jack Barnum 20-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 0:38; Central Connecticut 27–24)
  • (0:00) RMU – Jayson Jenkins 45-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 1:06; Tied 27–27)
Overtime
  • (0:00) RMU – Noah Robinson 18-yard pass from Zach Tanner (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Robert Morris 33–27)
Double overtime
  • (0:00) CCSU – Elijah Howard 12-yard run, Isaac Boston pass (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Central Connecticut 35–33)
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More information Statistics, RMU ...
StatisticsRMUCCSU
First downs1616
Total yards304291
Rushing yards160107
Passing yards144184
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–29–112–34–2
Time of possession32:5227:04
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Robert MorrisPassingAnthony Chiccitt13/21, 120 yards, TD
RushingDJ Moyer17 carries, 82 yards
ReceivingNoah Robinson4 receptions, 60 yards, TD
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson12/34, 184 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingElijah Howard21 carries, 66 yards, TD
ReceivingMichael Plaskon3 receptions, 48 yards
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No. 19 Duquesne

See also: 2024 Duquesne Dukes football team
Game Twelve – No. 19 Duquesne Dukes (8–2) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (6–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 19 Dukes 0 7 7014
Blue Devils 0 13 0821
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Rain
  • Game attendance: 3,707
  • Referee: Michael Davis
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Mark Robbins (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • no scoring
Second quarter
  • (10:17) CCSU – Jack Barnum 47 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 2:13; Central Connecticut 3-0)
  • (7:58) DUQ – Joey Isabella 36 Yd pass from Darius Perrantes (Brian Bruzdewicz Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19; Duquesne 7-3)
  • (6:42) CCSU – Elijah Howard 4 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 1:10; Central Connecticut 10-7)
  • (0:04) CCSU – Jack Barnum 24 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 0:53; Central Connecticut 13-7)
Third quarter
  • (14:46) DUQ – Joey Isabella 85 Yd pass from Darius Perrantes (Brian Bruzdewicz Kick) (Drive: 1 play, 85 yards, 0:14; Duquesne 14-13)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:44) CCSU – Elijah Howard 6 Yd Run (Elijah Howard Pass to Brady Olson for Two-Point Conversion) (Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:07; Central Connecticut 21-14)
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More information Statistics, DUQ ...
StatisticsDUQCCSU
First downs1517
Total yards358342
Rushing yards62126
Passing yards296216
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–34–715–35–1
Time of possession25:3334:27
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassingDarius Perrantes17/33, 296 yards, 2 TD, 7 INT
RushingTaj Butts12 carries, 41 yards
ReceivingJoey Isabella5 receptions, 149 yards, 2 TD
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson15/34, 216 yards, INT
RushingElijah Howard25 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingIsaac Boston6 receptions, 83 yards
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at No. 10 Rhode Island (NCAA Division I playoff–first round)

See also: 2024 Rhode Island Rams football team and 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football postseason
Game Thirteen – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (7–5) at No. 10 Rhode Island Rams (10–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 0 7 7317
No. 10 Rams 14 0 0721
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at Meade Stadium • Kingston, RI

  • Date: Saturday November 30, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 3,522
  • Referee: Matthew Jones
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Doug Sherman (play-by-play) and Forrest Conoly (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (2:31) URI – Tommy Smith 38-yard pass from Hunter Helms (Ty Groff kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:36; Rhode Island 7–0)
  • (2:17) URI – Emmanuel Gomes 42-yard interception return (Ty Groff kick) (Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:10; Rhode Island 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (7:25) CCSU – Isaac Boston 11-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:06; Rhode Island 14–7)
Third quarter
  • (1:27) CCSU – Isaac Boston 6-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Barnum kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:25; Tied 14–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:42) URI – Tommy Smith 6-yard run (Ty Groff kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 3:21; Rhode Island 21–14)
  • (4:47) CCSU – Jack Barnum 32-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:51; Rhode Island 21–17)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUURI
First downs1319
Total yards271434
Rushing yards123226
Passing yards148208
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–23–318–28–2
Time of possession28:2131:39
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingPassingBrady Olson 11/23, 148 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
RushingRushingElijah Howard 19 carries, 101 yards
ReceivingReceivingElijah Howard 3 receptions, 54 yards
Rhode IslandPassingPassingHunter Helms 18/28, 208 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingRushingMalik Grant 29 carries, 223 yards
ReceivingReceivingGreg Gaines III 5 receptions, 71 yards
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