Kingston, R.I. – October 12, 2025 — No. 17/18 Rhode Island scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat New Hampshire 38–27 at Meade Stadium, extending its home winning streak to 12 games and remaining unbeaten in CAA play.
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Game Highlights
- No. 17/18 Rhode Island defeated New Hampshire 38–27 at Meade Stadium.
- The Rams scored 21 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to seal the win.
- There were six lead changes in the game.
- Rhode Island extended its home winning streak to 12 games, tying a program record.
- Attendance was 5,192 on a sunny 63-degree afternoon – it was a great fan experience.
- URI finished with 384 total yards to UNH’s 320.
- The Rams rushed 41 times for 220 yards and 4 touchdowns (5.4 avg).
- Brendon Barrow led all rushers with 14 carries for 111 yards and 2 TDs (7.9 avg).
- Antwain Littleton Jr. added 15 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown.
- QB Devin Farrell rushed 12 times for 47 yards and the go-ahead TD.
- Farrell completed 15 of 23 passes for 164 yards.
- URI receivers were led by Marquis Buchanan (2 catches, 41 yards) and Aboraa Kwarteng (3 for 47).
- New Hampshire was held to 127 rushing yards on 36 attempts (3.5 avg).
- The Wildcats passed for 193 yards and 2 TDs on 16-of-32 passing.
- URI won the third-down battle: 8 of 13 vs. UNH’s 3 of 13.
- Rhode Island committed 9 penalties for 79 yards and had 1 INT but no lost fumbles.
- UNH had 4 penalties for 35 yards and one lost fumble.
- URI had a punt blocked in the 1st quarter, giving UNH possession at the Rhody 17.
- The Rhody defense produced 2 sacks, 4 QB hurries, and a forced fumble returned for a touchdown.
- Moses Meus and A.J. Pena combined on the decisive strip-sack in the 4th quarter, forcing the fumble that Rohan Davy returned for a touchdown — Meus’s second forced fumble of the game.
- LB Rohan Davy added 6 tackles, 1 sack, and a 45-yard fumble-return TD.
- DB Ayinde Johnson had 6 tackles and 3 pass breakups.
- K Garth White hit a career-long 45-yard field goal and went 5-for-5 on PATs.
- Rhode Island scored 21 points in the 4th quarter despite holding the ball for only 7:22 (compared to UNH’s 7:38).
- The Rams have now outscored opponents 66–10 in the fourth quarter this season.
Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail for full size images and captions).
The URI Rams take to the field against UNH on a beautiful October day in Kingston, RI
Captains line up for opening kickoff and ceremonial coin toss.
Early in the first quarter, #3 Trey Lubin (TN Tech) sets the edge against the roll out running QB from UNH.
Setting the edge isn’t so easy when a big guy is holding you up by the shirt and shoulder pads, but not to worry Rohan Davy catches up to the QB from the backside.
TD you think? A great pass catch? (nope)
Strong safety #5 Jordan Campbell (Sacred Heart) puts his arm in between the ball and arm of the receiver. Will it work?
Oh, ya, just like Jordan was coached! (Easier said than done – that’s for sure). A great defensive play. Two superb athletes in competition for the ball.
Coach Brandon Hull in white jersey gets help signaling the defensive secondary positioning for the next play.
A low kick?
The hand was up in the last photo, but downward in this photo, showing the ball actually blocked in mid-air. There are a lot of white jerseys in the picture.
The UNH QB, Matt Vezza had Vezza,Matt led the Wildcats with 16 rushes for 62 yards, he was sacked twice. He is a hard player to bring down, here Rohan Davy with AJ Pena in pursuit take care of business.
The score 7-0 UNH. The lead would change six times during the game.
Looking downfield and uating his run option, Devin Farrell was superb this day against UNH. There is more of him running coming up!
First down!
Big Enough For A Truck!
Antwain Littleton Jr, the ball carrier, follows his tight end, number 87 Will Dixon from Hillsborough NJ (West Virginia).
Number 65, Christian Smith from Rumson, NJ (Merrimack) played a big role for the OL rushing game blocking scheme.
Number 75 Damon McMillan Jr. from Tampa, Fl leads opens the hole in the line against UNH
And who comes through? Let me tell you, Devin Farrell has closing speed! Right now, I am already backing up!
Omari Walker shows his ability to move the ball after a catch, great form!
Devin also threw for 164 yards besides running for 61 yards himself. It was a balanced attack orchestrated by the offensive coordinator Mike Flanagan. Imagine the nerve it takes to stand there in the pocket while a freight train is fast approaching? Every lineman should take a turn to know what it feels like!
#14 Aboraa Kwarteng with yards after the catch
Here comes Antwain behind Christian.
Special teams blocking helped Garth White hit 5 of 5 PAT’s. OL Nick Thomas (BC) takes on one defender while watching Christian take on UNH #13.
#79 Brock Bethea; 6-5, 305 is the anchor in the OL. There is so much that goes on in the “trenches” – a pity that the fans can’t quite get this view,, but that’s why I upload these pictures.
Brendan Barrow, via Standford U, had a breakout day. To say he was sensational isn’t hyperbole. He had 111 yards rushing and 2 TD’s! His longest run was for 28 yards – into the endzone.
Barrow with another TD
And Garth with another PAT. Late in the game, he had a bone crunching tackle on a kickoff return – the receiver had already crossed the 40 yard line when Garth laid down the lumber! The place holder is punter #46 James Allen.
And Garth with another PAT. Late in the game, he had a bone crunching tackle on a kickoff return – the receiver had already crossed the 40 yard line when Garth laid down the lumber! The place holder is punter #46 James Allen.
End of the first half approaches with a RI TD by Barrow, the lead for RI was 3 at half time. But the third quarter belonged completely to UNH
End of the first half approaches with a RI TD by Barrow, the lead for RI was 3 at half time.
THIS IS INTENSITY
THIS IS INTENSITY
OL meets DL
OL meets DL
Devin Farrell on the keeper gets another first down. RI was 8 for 13 on third down conversions to the ‘line of gain’
Devin Farrell on the keeper gets another first down. RI was 8 for 13 on third down conversions to the ‘line of gain’
Barrow behind Christian on the half back counter, now if he can only get clear of his trusted OL…
Connor Finer with the leaping mid-air catch.
Connor Finer with the leaping mid-air catch.
The start of something very special brought to you by your URI RAMS and Brendon Barrows. The balanced run / pass offense is difficult to stop.
On his way to a TD
On his way to a TD
He made a lot of people very happy!
He made a lot of people very happy!
The TD by Barrow brought the Rams back to a 3 point deficit at the start of the 4th Qtr.
The TD by Barrow (and PAT) brought the Rams back to a 3 point deficit at the start of the 4th Qtr.
Now the defense had to stop UNH from scoring any more points, #53 Moses Meus, from our own Pawtucket, RI (St. Ray’s) had an immense game, more of him coming up!
Now the defense had to stop UNH from scoring any more points, #53 Moses Meus, from our own Pawtucket, RI (St. Ray’s) had an immense game, more of him coming up!
and Meus had help, RI made a bigger effort this week to swarm to the ball.
and Meus had help, RI made a bigger effort this week to swarm to the ball.
The defense was constantly being challenged by the Wildcats.
The defense was constantly being challenged by the Wildcats.
Case Mankins is double teamed but that left #26 our friend Rohan Davy free…
Case Mankins is double teamed but that left #26 our friend Rohan Davy free…
Rohan Davy with a TF Loss
and John Boyles get in the action
and John Boyles get in the action
a nice day for a football game in Kingston – the bleachers are being torn down for a new stadium look for the 2027 season.
a nice day for a football game in Kingston – the bleachers are being torn down for a new stadium look for the 2027 season.
Back to game action, #8 AJ Pena and #56 Dontay Bishop (New Britain) pull the runner backwards.
Back to game action, #8 AJ Pena and #56 Dontay Bishop (New Britain) pull the runner backwards.
It’s the job of the defense to stop the offense. URI has the best defense in the league in allowing the fewest points per game (second in league play). But every week they have to prove that all over again.
It’s the job of the defense to stop the offense. URI has the best defense in the league in allowing the fewest points per game (second in league play). But every week they have to prove that all over again.
The QB from UNH raised heck with the secondary all afternoon but he had no rushing TD’s as he did against Villanova the previous week.
The QB from UNH raised heck with the secondary all afternoon but he had no rushing TD’s as he did against Villanova the previous week.
Mitchell Garner, LB from St. Vincent HS in Glen Burmie, MD, attacks the outside edge against a very good OL tackle from UNH. Setting the edge in this game was much improved over the previous week against Brown.
Mitchell Garner, LB from St. Vincent HS in Glen Burmie, MD, attacks the outside edge against a very good OL tackle from UNH. Setting the edge in this game was much improved over the previous week against Brown.
It is a very physical ‘game’. You have to really love competition to be on the gridiron at this level of play. Sometimes it looks like demolition derby but without vehicles.
It is a very physical ‘game’. You have to really love competition to be on the gridiron at this level of play. Sometimes it looks like demolition derby but without vehicles.
Littleton breaks free…as the 4th qtr wore on, the players start to tired out. But the OL loves it when they have a strong RB like Antwain.
Littleton breaks free…as the 4th qtr wore on, the players start to tired out. But the OL loves it when they have a strong RB like Antwain.
An offense holding penalty and a defensive block below the waist cancelled each other out, and the big gain was brought back to the line of scrimmage. Antwain has had this happen more than once this season.
An offense holding penalty and a defensive block below the waist cancelled each other out, and the big gain was brought back to the line of scrimmage. Antwain has had this happen more than once this season.
Marquis Buchanan goes in motion, the footwork is critical here. The number one receiver had two catches – both for big yardage fist downs. I am sorry not to have one of those catches, but his two grabs kept RI moving down the field. Every play is important, first down catches are big.
Marquis Buchanan goes in motion, the footwork is critical here. The number one receiver had two catches – both for big yardage fist downs. I am sorry not to have one of those catches, but his two grabs kept RI moving down the field. Every play is important, first down catches are big.
This is the 2nd in the series, notice Marquis going along the line, and it appears that Farrell is going to hand off to Barrow.
This is the 2nd in the series, notice Marquis going along the line, and it appears that Farrell is going to hand off to Barrow.
This is the 3rd photo…who has the ball?
This is the 3rd photo…who has the ball?
4th in a series…where is the ball?
Farrell has the ball…but where is he going?
Farrell has the ball…but where is he going?
5th in the series, UNH #17 hits the dirt, #42 can’t make the play either.
5th in the series, UNH #17 hits the dirt, #42 can’t make the play either.
6th in the series, #51 isn’t done trying to get Farrell, but he has passed him now.
6th in the series, #51 isn’t done trying to get Farrell, but he has passed him now.
7th in the series, Devin approaching the 10 yard line with #5 and 42 on the ground, #17, 81, 4 converging…hopeful…
7th in the series, Devin approaching the 10 yard line with #5 and 42 on the ground, #17, 81, 4 converging…hopeful…
8th in this series, Farrell under a UNH defender – in the endzone already.
8th in this series, Farrell under a UNH defender – in the endzone already.
Wow, this was an amazing run. Explosive. Daring. Calculated, not because Devin had nothing else to do with the ball. Fans – really treated to something to remember and I am thrilled and appreciative to have taken these photos.
Wow, this was an amazing run. Explosive. Daring. Calculated, not because he had nothing else to do with the ball. Fans – really treated to something to remember and I am thrilled and appreciative to have taken these photos.
Congratulations…URI now holds the lead.
A great college atmosphere. TY Rhody Athletics and Spirit Teams!
A great college atmosphere. TY Rhody Athletics!
Still time for UNH to come back…plenty of time for a team coached by Ricky Santos.
Still time for UNH to come back…plenty of time for a team coached by Ricky Santos.
UNH not losing faith in the run game, but Moses and Case have another idea.
UNH not losing faith in the run game, but Moses and Case have another idea.
Running over the middle and the clock is running…a little more than 2 minutes to go with two UNH timeouts, not a time to panic.
Running over the middle and the clock is running…a little more than 2 minutes to go with two UNH timeouts, not a time to panic.
The umpire has to get between these big men!
The umpire has to get between these big men!
Rohan surveys the scene, keeping the UNH QB in his sights for a possible run…but with all of the blockers and few rushers, not a lot of pressure…3:49:06
Rohan surveys the scene, keeping the UNH QB in his sights for a possible run…but with all of the blockers and few rushers, not a lot of pressure…
in 3:49:07, just 1 second later, it is calamity for the brave UNH QB. AJ Pena against their best OL tackle doesn’t give up the edge, Moses Meus (Thunder) came crashing in, the QB had no where to go, hitting into his own lineman and Pena. The ball came flying out. What a time for a fumble!
in 3:49:07, just 1 second later, it is calamity for the brave UNH QB. AJ Pena against their best OL tackle doesn’t give up the edge, Moses Meus came crashing in, the QB had no where to go, hitting into his own lineman and Pena. The ball came flying out. What a time for a fumble!
The aftermath…
Rohan Davy (Lightning) scoop up the ball and never hesitated to go for the endzone. Followed by URI’s DJ Cureton – not taking any chances they both race toward pay dirt.
Rohan Davy (lightning) scoop up the ball and never hesitated to go for the endzone. Followed by URI’s DJ Cureton – not taking any chances they both race toward pay dirt.
NO FLAGS!! Davy gets an escort from Ayinde Johnson and Cureton…will he get there? (You already know that answer!)
NO FLAGS!! Davy gets an escort from Ayinde Johnson and Cureton…will he get there? (You already know that answer!)
Celebration Time! Rhode Island goes ahead by two scores with under a minute to go in the game.
Celebration Time! Rhode Island goes ahead by two scores with under a minute to go in the game.
With the PAT, URI put up 21 points in the fourth quarter, operating all cylinders almost for the first time all season. This is Ram’s football at its best.
With the PAT, URI put up 21 points in the fourth quarter, operating all cylinders almost for the first time all season. This is Ram’s football at its best.
The fans are NOT leaving!
The fans are NOT leaving!
URI v UNH 2025 Cureton still has to ensure there isn’t some kind of ‘miracle (for UNH) comeback. The Wildcats keep playing hard right to the last second.
In the background the Bristol Train of Artillery wait to sound the final canon. TY BTA! Meanwhile Matt Vezza doesn’t quit. Hats off to him and his teammates.
In the background the Bristol Train of Artillery wait to sound the final canon. TY BTA! Meanwhile Matt Vezza doesn’t quit. Hats off to him and his teammates.
Never say never, Trey Lubin keeps guard of the sideline.
Never say never, Trey Lubin keeps guard of the sideline.
It’s Over! If there is an Instant Classic in the CAA library, this is one of those games. Two well coached teams, players with a lot of respect for each other.
It’s Over! If there is an Instant Classic in the CAA library, this is one of those games. Two well coached teams, players with a lot of respect for each other.
“We know each other…”#56 Dontay Bishop from URI and #94 Chief Ebana from UNH after the game.
“We know each other…”#56 Dontay Bishop from URI and #94 Chief Ebana from UNH after the game.
D.J. Cureton, Wake Forest, N.C. “Ya I’m Happy!” URI broke a 2 game loss hex. D.J was credited with 4 tackles.
D.J. Cureton, Wake Forest, N.C. “Ya I’m Happy!” URI broke a 2 game loss hex. D.J was credited with 4 tackles.
DB Jordan Campbell, 5-8, 189, he was a mainstay in the RI secondary today with 3 solo tackles and 1 great pass breakup. See the photo!
DB Jordan Campbell, 5-8, 189, he was a mainstay in the RI secondary today with 3 solo tackles and 1 great pass breakup. See the photo!
A player and his coach…it doesn’t happen everywhere.
A player and his coach…it doesn’t happen everywhere.
Autograph time…wish I had one! Marquis was sidelined much of the first half after getting rolled up from the backside on a run play while blocking. He returned to action in the second half and caught TWO huge third down passes for 41 yards.
Autograph time…wish I had one! Marquis was sidelined much of the first half after getting rolled up from the backside on a run play while blocking. He returned to action in the second half and caught TWO huge third down passes for 41 yards.
Coach Jim Flemming, Rohan Davy, Brendon Barrow, and Devin Farrell answer questions and talk about today’s game and what the team hopes to accomplish going forward.
Coach Jim Flemming, Rohan Davy, Brendon Barrow, and Devin Farrell answer questions and talk about today’s game and what the team hopes to accomplish going forward.