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The 2025 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football team represented the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) as a member of the Northeast Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Blue Devils were led by Adam Lechtenberg in his third year as the head coach.

Record8–5 (6–1 NEC)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorCaleb Gelsomino (3rd season)
Quick facts Central Connecticut Blue Devils football, NEC champion ...
2025 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football
The Blue Devils lost to the Warriors in a close contest.[1]
NEC champion
ConferenceNortheast Conference
Record8–5 (6–1 NEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorCaleb Gelsomino (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorRon DiGravio (7th season)
Home stadiumArute Field
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Northeast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Central Connecticut $^ 6–1  8–5 
Duquesne 5–2  7–5 
Mercyhurst* 4–3  5–7 
LIU 4–3  6–6 
Wagner 4–3  5–7 
Stonehill 3–4  4–8 
Robert Morris 2–5  3–9 
New Haven* 0–0  5–5 
Saint Francis 0–7  0–11 
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • * – Ineligible for NEC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
Rankings from STATS Poll
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Preseason

Preseason coaches' poll

The NEC released their preseason coaches' poll on August 4, 2025. The Blue Devils were picked to finish in first place.[2]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 302:00 p.m.at UConn*WFSBL 13–5937,594
September 612:00 p.m.American International*NEC Front RowW 34–73,122
September 1312:00 p.m.Saint Francis
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowW 31–72,211
September 206:00 p.m.at Merrimack*ESPN+/NESN+L 14–164,129
September 2712:00 p.m.Dartmouth*dagger
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowL 28–354,019
October 412:00 p.m.Sacred Heart*
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowW 42–35 OT2,044
October 112:00 p.m.at Robert MorrisNEC Front RowW 24–122,789
October 185:00 p.m.at WagnerNEC Front RowW 24–17 OT2,468
November 112:00 p.m.LIU
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowW 10–72,323
November 812:00 p.m.Stonehill
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
ESPN+/YESW 40–10
November 1512:00 p.m.at DuquesneESPN+L 33–381,150
November 2212:00 p.m.Mercyhurst
  • Arute Field
  • New Britain, CT
NEC Front RowW 35–282,015
November 2912:00 p.m.at No. 8 Rhode Island*ESPN+L 19–27 2,680
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Game summaries

at UConn (FBS)

Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0–0) at UConn Huskies (FBS) (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 3 3013
Huskies (FBS) 14 21 101459
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at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field • East Hartford, CT

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 2:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: NW at 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 37,594
  • Referee: Jerry Magallanes
  • TV announcers (WWAX/UConn+): Randy Brochu (play-by-play), Marc Robbins (analyst), Joe Zone (sideline)
  • Box Score
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Game information
First quarter
  • CCSU - Elijah Howard 2-yard run (Jack Hennessey kick), 12:54. Blue Devils 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 00:43.
  • CONN - Skyler Bell 80-yard pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman kick), 10:15. TIED 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 88 yards, 02:30.
  • CONN - Skyler Bell 12-yard pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman kick), 1:05. Huskies 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 04:04.
Second quarter
  • CONN - Cam Edwards 73-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 11:24. Huskies 21–7. Drive: 1 plays, 73 yards, 00:13.
  • CONN - Joe Fagnano 4-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 8:21. Huskies 28–7. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 02:20.
  • CCSU - Jack Hennessey 20-yard field goal, 3:20. Huskies 28–10. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 05:01.
  • CONN - Reymello Murphy 3-yard pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman kick), 0:34. Huskies 35–10. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 00:54.
Third quarter
  • CONN - Victor Rosa 20-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 12:33. Huskies 42–10. Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 01:39.
  • CCSU - Jack Hennessey 29-yard field goal, 7:02. Huskies 42–13. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 05:31.
  • CONN - Chris Freeman 29-yard field goal, 3:43. Huskies 45–13. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 03:15.
Fourth quarter
  • CONN - Jackson Harper 19-yard pass from Nick Evers (Chris Freeman kick), 13:02. Huskies 52–13. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 03:54.
  • CONN - MJ Flowers 16-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 2:38. Huskies 59–13. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 03:21.
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUCONN
First downs1326
Plays–yards63–25771–638
Rushes–yards40–12833–250
Passing yards129388
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–23–027–38–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession32:3227:28
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson8/19, 118 yards
RushingElijah Howard11 carries, 59 yards, TD
ReceivingDave Pardo2 receptions, 64 yards
UConnPassingJoe Fagnano18/25, 260 yards, 3 TD
RushingCam Edwards6 carries, 115 yards, TD
ReceivingSkyler Bell4 receptions, 135 yards, 2 TD
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American International (DII)

American International Yellow Jackets (DII) (0-0) vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Yellow Jackets (DII) 0 7 007
Blue Devils 3 14 71034
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: NE at 9 miles per hour (14 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 3,122
  • Referee: Lance Carlen
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Marc Robbins (analyst)
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First Quarter
  • (4:32) CCSU – Jack Hennessey 33-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 41 yards, 6:32; Central Connecticut 3–0)
Second Quarter
  • (10:28) AIU – Tra'Vion Singleton 0-yard fumble recovery, Santana Fonseca kick (American International 7–3)
  • (8:07) CCSU – Davon Smith Jr. 5-yard run, Jack Hennessey kick (Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 2:11; Central Connecticut 10–7)
  • (6:07) CCSU – Donny Marcus 54-yard pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick (Drive: 1 play, 54 yards, 0:10; Central Connecticut 17–7)
Third Quarter
  • (8:41) CCSU – Donny Marcus 1-yard run, Jack Hennessey kick (Drive: 3 plays, 20 yards, 0:48; Central Connecticut 24–7)
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:52) CCSU – Michael Trovarelli 1-yard pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick (Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:19; Central Connecticut 31–7)
  • (4:49) CCSU – Jack Hennessey 26-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 5:07; Central Connecticut 34–7)
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More information Statistics, AIC ...
StatisticsAICCCSU
First downs1016
Total yards200375
Rushing yards79128
Passing yards121247
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–20–015–21–0
Time of possession33:4626:14
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
American InternationalPassingCephas Williams7/9, 85 yards
RushingBo Catherwood12 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingBrian Lafrance2 receptions, 23 yards
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson15/21, 247 yards, 2 TD
RushingDonny Marcus11 carries, 34 yards, TD
ReceivingPaul Marsh Jr.3 receptions, 67 yards
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Saint Francis

Saint Francis Red Flash (0-2) vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils (1-1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Red Flash 7 0 007
Blue Devils 7 0 141031
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: SW at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 2.211
  • Referee: Jonathan Grande
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Marc Robbins (analyst)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:44) CCSU - Elijah Howard 1 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (4 plays, 7 yards, TOP 01:51; 7-0 Central Connecticut)
  • (00:00) SFU - Jahmil Perryman 8 yd run, Mac Plummer kick, (3 plays, 98 yards, TOP 01:19 7-7 Tied)
Second Quarter
  • no scoring
Third Quarter
  • (07:17) CCSU - Donny Marcus 1 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (6 plays, 35 yards, TOP 02:50; 14-7 Central Connecticut)
  • (2:44) CCSU - Elijah Howard 8 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (4 plays, 61 yards, TOP 02:00; 21-7 Central Connecticut)
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:13) CCSU - Jack Hennessey 35 yd field goal, (9 plays, 47 yards, TOP 03:38; 24-7 Central Connecticut)
  • (09:55) CCSU - Donny Marcus 6 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (3 plays, 23 yards, TOP 01:00; 31-7 Central Connecticut)
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More information Statistics, SFU ...
StatisticsSFUCCSU
First downs1119
Total yards210300
Rushing yards51107
Passing yards159193
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13-26-216-33-0
Time of possession28:3631:07
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Saint FrancisPassingNick Whitfield Jr.13/26, 159 yards 2 INT
RushingRaphael Ekechi7 carries, 35 yards
ReceivingLukas Gilland1 reception, 71 yards
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson16/33, 193 yards, 2 TD
RushingDonny Marcus12 carries, 51 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDonovan Wadley2 receptions, 72 yards
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at Merrimack

Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2-1) vs. Merrimack Warriors (1-2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 0 0 01414
Warriors 0 10 3316
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at Duane Stadium • North Andover, MA

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 4,129
  • Referee: John Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPN+/NESN+): John Avino (play-by-play), Jacob Vanryn (analyst) and Isaiah Voegeli (sideline)
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First Quarter
  • no scoring
Second Quarter
  • (14:02) MC - Ayden Pereira 5 yd run, Carlton Thai kick, (1 plays, 5 yards, TOP 00:05; 7-0 Merrimack)
  • (09:07) MC - Carlton Thai 28 yd field goal, (7 plays, 15 yards, TOP 04:08; 10-0 Merrimack)
Third Quarter
  • (07:43) MC - Carlton Thai 38 yd field goal, (6 plays, 7 yards, TOP 02:20; 13-0 Merrimack)
Fourth Quarter
  • (09:23) CCSU - Elijah Howard 21 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (4 plays, 61 yards, TOP 01:47; 13-7 Merrimack)
  • (01:32) CCSU - Elijah Howard 1 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (7 plays, 40 yards, TOP 01:53; 14-13 Central Connecticut)
  • (00:01) MC - Carlton Thai 19 yd field goal, (7 plays, 66 yards, TOP 01:24; 16-14 Merrimack)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUMRMK
First downs1720
Total yards262314
Rushing yards88190
Passing yards174124
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–32–112–30–2
Time of possession23:4136:19
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson14/32, 174 yards, 1 INT
RushingElijah Howard16 carries, 91 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDave Pardo2 receptions, 63 yards
MerrimackPassingAyden Pereira12/29, 124 yards, 2 INT
RushingAyden Pereira13 carries, 71 yards, TD
ReceivingKeshawn Brown4 receptions, 50 yards
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Dartmouth

Dartmouth Big Green (1-0) vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2-2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Big Green 7 13 01535
Blue Devils 14 0 01428
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: N at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 4,019
  • Referee: Michael Davis
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Marc Robbins (analyst)
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First Quarter
  • CCSU - Dave Pardo 6-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Hennessey kick), 7:30. Blue Devils 7-0. Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:15.
  • DART - D.J. Crowther 2-yard run (Owen Zalc kick), 5:38. Tied 7-7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:52.
  • CCSU - Paul Marsh Jr. 12-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Hennessey kick), 1:23. Blue Devils 14-7. Drive: 9 plays 68 yards, 4:09.
Second Quarter
  • DART - D.J. Crowther 12-yard run (Owen Zalc kick), 9:24. Tied 14-14. Drive: 6 plays 53 yards, 2:19.
  • DART - Owen Zalc 36-yard Field Goal, 6:24. Big Green 17-14. Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 2:14.
  • DART - Owen Zalc 27-yard Field Goal, 0:00. Big Green 20-14. Drive: 15 plays, 76 yards, 2:54.
Third Quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth Quarter
  • CCSU - Elijah Howard 9-yard run (Jack Hennessey kick), 14:52. Blue Devils 21-20. Drive: 11 plays. 80 yards, 4:13.
  • DART - Chris Corbo 26-yard pass from Grayson Saunier (Grayson Saunier run for Two-Point Conversion), 5:56. Big Green 28-21. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:42.
  • CCSU - Michael Trovarelli 5-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Hennessey kick), 0:58. Tied 28-28. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:57.
  • DART - Ky'Dric Fisher 50-yard pass from Grayson Saunier (Owen Zalc kick), 0:16. Big Green 35-28. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 0:42.
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More information Statistics, DART ...
StatisticsDARTCCSU
First downs3123
Total yards524289
Rushing yards11766
Passing yards407223
Passing: Comp–Att–Int30–44–125–33–0
Time of possession32:2927:31
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DartmouthPassingGrayson Saunier30/44, 407 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingD.J. Crowther24 carries, 86 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingGrayson O'Bara7 receptions, 128 yards
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson25/33, 223 yards, 3 TD
RushingElijah Howard14 carries, 69 yards, TD
ReceivingDave Pardo6 receptions, 42 yards, TD
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Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Pioneers (4-1) vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2-3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Pioneers 0 14 714035
Blue Devils 7 13 015742
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 2,044
  • Referee: Travis Barta
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Marc Robbins (analyst)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (04:36) CCSU - David Pardo 7 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 03:43; 7-0 Central Connecticut)
Second Quarter
  • (14:50) CCSU - Jack Hennessey 26 yd field goal, (10 plays, 57 yards, TOP 03:44; 10-0 Central Connecticut)
  • (06:47) CCSU - Jack Hennessey 22 yd field goal, (14 plays, 87 yards, TOP 06:35; 13-0 Central Connecticut)
  • (04:05) SHU - John Michalski 1 yd run, Matt Kling kick, (6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:42; 13-7 Central Connecticut)
  • (01:16) CCSU - Michael Trovarelli 29 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (10 plays, 90 yards, TOP 02:41; 20-7 Central Connecticut)
  • (00:10) SHU - Payton Rhoades 22 yd pass from Jack Snyder, Matt Kling kick, (9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:06; 20-14 Central Connecticut)
Third Quarter
  • (03:54) SHU - Trey Eberhart 9 yd run, Matt Kling kick, (10 plays, 60 yards, TOP 05:20; 21-20 Sacred Heart)
Fourth Quarter
  • (08:33) CCSU - Donny Marcus 32 yd pass from Brady Olson, David Pardo pass, (7 plays, 72 yards, TOP 02:58; 28-21 Central Connecticut)
  • (06:04) SHU - Jack Snyder 15 yd run, Matt Kling kick, (5 plays, 65 yards, TOP 02:29; 28-28 Tied)
  • (02:54) CCSU - Brady Olson 9 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:10; 35-28 Central Connecticut)
  • (00:59) SHU - Jason Palmieri 37 yd pass from Jack Snyder, Matt Kling kick, (7 plays, 76 yards, TOP 01:48; 35-35 Tied)
Overtime
  • (00:00) CCSU - Elijah Howard 25 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (1 plays, 25 yards; 42-35 Central Connecticut)
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More information Statistics, SHU ...
StatisticsSHUCCSU
First downs2225
Total yards437509
Rushing yards219186
Passing yards218323
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–28–028–40–0
Time of possession25:3734:23
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacred HeartPassingJack Snyder17/27, 218 yard, 2 TD
RushingTrey Eberhart III14 carries, 83 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJason Palmieri3 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson28/40, 323 yards, 4 TD
RushingElijah Howard18 carries, 102 yards
ReceivingElijah Howard5 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD
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at Robert Morris

Central Connecticut Blue Devils (3-3) vs. Robert Morris Colonials (1-4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 14 0 7324
Colonials 0 0 01212
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at Joe Walton Stadium • Moon Township, PA

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Wind: NW at 1 mile per hour (1.6 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 2,789
  • Referee: Jonathan Grande
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Chris Shovlin (play-by-play) and Ray Thomas (analyst)
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First Quarter
  • (5:07) CCSU – Donovan Wadley 34-yard pass from Brady Olsen, Jack Hennessey kick (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:13; Central Connecticut 7–0)
  • (0:54) CCSU – Elijah Howard 29-yard run, Jack Hennessey kick (Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:30; Central Connecticut 14–0)
Second Quarter

No scoring plays

Third Quarter
  • (13:33) CCSU – Devon Anderson 55-yard interception, Jack Hennessey kick (Central Connecticut 21–0)
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:48) RMU – Chaz Middleton 6-yard pass from Jake Wolfe (Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:30; Central Connecticut 21–6)
  • (8:54) RMU – Donta Whack 7-yard run (Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:52; Central Connecticut 21–12)
  • (4:24) CCSU – Jack Hennessey 35-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:12; Central Connecticut 24–12)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSURMU
First downs2219
Total yards350431
Rushing yards16375
Passing yards187356
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–34–025–42–2
Time of possession27:3732:23
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson19/34, 187 yards, TD
RushingElijah Howard16 carries, 131 yards, TD
ReceivingMichael Trovarelli3 receptions, 41 yards
Robert MorrisPassingCooper Panteck16/30, 223 yards, 2 INT
RushingDonta Whack12 carries, 40 yards, TD
ReceivingChaz Middleton9 receptions, 186 yards, TD
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at Wagner

Central Connecticut Blue Devils (4-3) vs. Wagner Seahawks (1-5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Blue Devils 0 10 70724
Seahawks 14 0 30017
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at Wagner College Stadium • New York City, NY

  • Date: October 18
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 2,467
  • Referee: Michael Davis
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Marc Earney (play-by-play) and Ray Martel (analyst)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (06:48) WAG - Jeremiah Colclough 11 yd pass from Jordan Barton, Nicholas Romero kick, (12 plays, 77 yards, TOP 04:56; 7-0 Wagner)
  • (01:020 WAG - Jordan Johnson 92 yd fumble recovery, Nicholas Romero kick, (14-0 Wagner)
Second Quarter
  • (12:52) CCSU - Jack Hennessey 22 yd field goal, (8 plays, 48 yards, TOP 03:05; 14-3 Wagner)
  • (04:45) CCSU - Elijah Howard 5 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (12 plays, 76 yards, TOP 06:25; 14-10 Wagner)
Third Quarter
  • (11:51) CCSU - Paul Marsh Jr. 28 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (5 plays, 49 yards, TOP 01:36; 17-14 Central Connecticut)
  • (08:55) WAG - Nicholas Romero 38 yd field goal, (6 plays, 64 yards, TOP 02:51; 17-17 Tied)
Fourth Quarter
  • no scoring
Overtime
  • (00:00) CCSU - Brady Olson 11 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (2 plays, 25 yards, TOP 00:00; 24-17 Central Connecticut)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUWAG
First downs2513
Total yards378246
Rushing yards12748
Passing yards251198
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25-45-220-35-1
Time of possession33:0325:09
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson25/45, 251 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingElijah Howard20 carries, 90 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDonovan Wadley2 receptions, 58 yards
WagnerPassingJordan Barton20/35, 198 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingAndre Hines11 carries, 46 yards
ReceivingMalik Cooper2 receptions, 65 yards
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LIU

LIU Sharks (3-5) vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils (5-3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Sharks 0 0 707
Blue Devils 0 3 7010
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 54 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 2,323
  • Referee: Jonathan Grande
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Bruce Biel (play-by-play) and Marc Robbins (analyst)
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First Quarter
  • no scoring
Second Quarter
  • (01:55) CCSU - Jack Hennessey 33 yd field goal, (15 plays, 56 yards, TOP 07:30; 3-0 Central Connecticut)
Third Quarter
  • (01:40) LIU - O'Shawn Ross 3 yd pass from Luca Stanzani, Will Johnson kick, (16 plays, 77 yards, TOP 07:37; 7-3 Long Island)
  • (00:53) CCSU - Donovan Wadley 51 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (2 plays, 69 yards, TOP 00:41; 10-7 Central Connecticut)
Fourth Quarter
  • no scoring
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More information Statistics, LIU ...
StatisticsLIUCCSU
First downs1916
Total yards236317
Rushing yards109117
Passing yards127200
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22-36-016-29-1
Time of possession30:1729:43
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LIUPassingLuca Stanzani21/33, 127 yards, 1 TD
RushingO'Shawn Ross19 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingJayden Simpson5 receptions, 47 yards
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson16/29, 200 yards, 1 TD 1 INT
RushingElijah Howard17 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingDonovan Wadley2 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD
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Stonehill

Stonehill Skyhawks (3-6) vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils (6-3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Skyhawks 0 7 3010
Blue Devils 17 9 7740
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Wind: NW at 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
  • Referee: Michael Davis
  • TV: ESPN+/YES
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First Quarter
  • (08:49) CCSU - Elijah Howard 3 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (12 plays, 78 yards, TOP 06:05; 7-0 Central Connecticut)
  • (04:23) CCSU - Donny Marcus 11 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (7 plays, 66 yards, TOP 02:40; 14-0 Central Connecticut)
  • (00:49) CCSU - Jack Hennessey 30 yd field goal, (6 plays, 48 yards, TOP 02:20; 17-0 Central Connecticut)
Second Quarter
  • (11:40) CCSU - Elijah Howard 93 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick failed, (2 plays, 87 yards, TOP 01:14; 23-0 Central Connecticut)
  • (02:49) STO - Cole Clarke 12 yd pass from Jack O'Connell, Domenic Scalese kick, (6 plays, 47 yards, TOP 02:57; 23-7 Central Connecticut)
  • (00:00) CCSU - Jack Hennessey 20 yd field goal, (13 plays, 46 yards, TOP 02:38; 26-7 Central Connecticut)
Third Quarter
  • (08:48) STO - Domenic Scalese 28 yd field goal, (12 plays, 64 yards, TOP 06:12; 26-10 Central Connecticut)
  • (05:30) CCSU - Sean O'Brien 12 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (8 plays, 65 yards, TOP 03:10; 33-10 Central Connecticut)
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:06) CCSU - Ricky Ortega 12 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (8 plays, 73 yards, TOP 04:41; 40-10 Central Connecticut)
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More information Statistics, STO ...
StatisticsSTOCCSU
First downs1528
Total yards220533
Rushing yards60266
Passing yards160267
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16-27-021-32-0
Time of possession30:3729:23
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StonehillPassingJack O'Connell16/27, 160 yards, 1 TD
RushingAidan Garrett12 carries, 75 yards
ReceivingMyles Wilson5 receptions, 39 yards
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson20/30, 261 yards, 2 TD
RushingElijah Howard17 carries, 178 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJoe Crifasi4 receptions, 52 yards
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at Duquesne

Central Connecticut Blue Devils (7-4) vs. Duquesne Dukes (6-5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 6 71333
Dukes 12 13 01338
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at Rooney Field • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 1150
  • Referee: Travis Barta
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (13:21) DUQ - Taj Butts 29 yard run, Matt Clark kick failed, (4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:39; 6-0 Duquesne)
  • (11:26) CCSU - Elijah Howard 1 yard run, Jack Hennessey kick, (5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:55; 7-6 Central Connecticut)
  • (01:42) DUQ - Joey Isabella 32 yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Clark kick failed, (7 plays, 95 yards, TOP 04:02; 12-7 Duquesne)
Second Quarter
  • (10:15) CCSU - Peter Cleary 25 yard pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick failed, (5 plays, 83 yards, TOP 02:23; 13-12 Central Connecticut
  • (04:40) DUQ - Taj Butts 57 yd run two point pass conversion failed, (2 plays, 64 yards, TOP 00:53; 18-13 Duquesne
  • (01:15) DUQ - Ryan Petras 37 yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Clark kick, (2 plays, 70 yards, TOP 00:33; 25-13 Duquesne
Third Quarter
  • (13:28) CCSU - Michael Trovarelli 10 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (3 plays, 76 yards, TOP 01:25; 25-20 Duquesne)
Fourth Quarter
  • (09:21) DUQ - Joey Isabella 4 yd pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Clark kick, (2 plays, 44 yards, TOP 00:49; 32-20 Duquesne
  • (07:07) CCSU - Donovan Wadley 50 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (5 plays, 65 yards, TOP 02:11; 32-27 Duquesne)
  • (04:05) CCSU - Michael Trovarelli 40 yd pass from Brady Olson, two point pass conversion failed, (4 plays, 79 yards, TOP 01:48; 33-32 Central Connecticut)
  • (03:19) DUQ - Taj Butts 59 yd run, two point pass conversion failed, (2 plays, 65 yards, TOP 00:46; 38-33 Duquesne)
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUDUQ
First downs2419
Total yards588526
Rushing yards165344
Passing yards423182
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28-45-214-22-0
Time of possession30:4429:16
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson28/45, 423 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
RushingElijah Howard22 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingPeter Cleary5 receptions, 111 yards, 1 TD
DuquesnePassingTyler Riddell14/22, 182 yards, 3 TD
RushingTaj Butts14 carries, 254 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingRyan Petras2 receptions, 51 yards, 1 TD
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Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst Lakers (5-7) vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils (8-4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lakers 14 7 7028
Blue Devils 14 7 7735
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at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 12:00 P.M. EDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 45 °F (7 °C) • Wind: NW at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 2015
  • Referee: Jonathan Grande
  • TV: NEC Front Row
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (13:05) CCSU - Elijah Howard 22 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (1 plays, 22 yards, TOP 00:08; 7-0 Central Connecticut)
  • (10:05) MER - Dylan Evans 5 yd run, Max Young kick, (1 plays, 5 yards, TOP 00:05; 7-7 Tied)
  • (04:14) MER - Brian Trobel 2 yd run, Max Young kick, (7 plays, 66 yards, TOP 04:44; 14-7 Mercyhurst)
  • (00:51) CCSU - Elijah Howard 4 yd run, Jack Hennessey kick, (8 plays, 72 yards, TOP 03:16; 14-14 Tied)
Second Quarter
  • (07:30) MER - Brian Trobel 63 yd run, Max Young kick, (3 plays, 81 yards, TOP 00:50; 21-14 Mercyhurst)
  • (01:54) CCSU - Michael Trovarelli 15 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (14 plays, 78 yards, TOP 05:31; 21-21 Tied)
Third Quarter
  • (11:17) CCSU - Donny Marcus 17 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:43; 28-21 Central Connecticut)
  • (02:03) MER - Taylor Wright-Rawls 11 yd pass from Adam Urena, Max Young kick, (8 plays, 69 yards, TOP 04:37; 28-28 Tied)
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:14) CCSU - Elijah Howard 8 yd pass from Brady Olson, Jack Hennessey kick, (6 plays, 12 yards, TOP 02:46; 35-28 Central Connecticut)
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More information Statistics, MERC ...
StatisticsMERCCCSU
First downs2425
Total yards457421
Rushing yards269200
Passing yards188221
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17-36-022-35-1
Time of possession29:4530:15
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MercyhurstPassingAdam Urena17/36, 188 yards, 1 TD
RushingBrian Trobel21 carries, 166 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingRylan Davison5 receptions, 94 yards
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson22/35, 221 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingElijah Howard25 carries, 176 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMichael Trovarelli6 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD
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at No. 8 Rhode Island (Division I First Round)

2025 NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs First Round
Central Connecticut Blue Devils (8–4) at No. 8 (9) Rhode Island Rams (10–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 0 01219
No. 8 (9) Rams 14 10 0327
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at Meade Stadium • Kingston, RI

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 40 °F (4 °C) • Wind: NW at 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 2,680
  • Referee: Jason Soistman
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First quarter
  • URI – Connor Finer 28-yard pass from Devin Farrell (Garth White kick), 8:48. Rams 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:56.
  • URI – Marquis Buchanan 25-yard pass from Devin Farrell (Garth White kick), 6:46. Rams 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 1:17.
  • CCSU – Elijah Howard 3-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Hennessey kick), 0:02. Rams 14–7. Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 6:44.
Second quarter
  • URI – Antwain Littleton Jr. 1-yard run (Garth White kick), 7:49. Rams 21–7. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:21.
  • URI – Garth White 42-yard field goal, 0:00. Rams 24–7. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 2:22.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • CCSU – Damani Williams 25-yard pass from Brady Olson (Jack Hennessey kick BLOCKED), 12:44. Rams 24–13. Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 5:25.
  • CCSU – Jack Hennessey 18-yard field goal, 9:57. Rams 24–16. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:57.
  • URI – Garth White 26-yard field goal, 5:03. Rams 27–16. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:54.
  • CCSU – Jack Hennessey 28-yard field goal, 2:03. Rams 27–19. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 3:00.
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More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUURI
First downs2217
Plays–yards82–38264–447
Rushes–yards20–7126–82
Passing yards311365
Passing: Comp–Att–Int35–62–024–38–1
Turnovers01
Time of possession30:3729:23
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson35/62, 311 yards, 2 TD
RushingElijah Howard13 carries, 35 yards
ReceivingMichael Trovarelli11 receptions, 106 yards
Rhode IslandPassingDevin Farrell24/38, 365 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingBrendon Barrow6 carries, 36 yards
ReceivingMarquis Buchanan7 receptions, 101 yards, TD
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