2024 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football team

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2024 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football
Central Connecticut Blue Devils wordmark.png
NEC co-champion
Conference Northeast Conference
Record7–6 (5–1 NEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorCaleb Gelsomino (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorRon DiGravio (6th season)
Home stadium Arute Field
Seasons
←  2023
2025 →
2024 Northeast Conference football standings
ConfOverall
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.
As of December 1, 2024
Rankings from STATS Poll

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.

Contents

Schedule

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 360 L 21–24453
November 212:00 p.m. Wagner Dagger-14-plain.png
  • 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
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

at Central Michigan (FBS)

Game One – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-0) at Central Michigan Chippewas (FBS) (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Devils703010
Chippewas (FBS)142824066

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
Game information
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
StatisticsCCSUCMU
First downs1622
Total yards285491
Rushing yards194113
Passing yards91378
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12-23-121-28-3
Time of possession34:5725:03
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

Fordham

Game Two – Fordham Rams (0-1) at Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rams00303
Blue Devils01914033

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
Game information
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
StatisticsFORCCSU
First downs1116
Total yards188284
Rushing yards4761
Passing yards141223
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17-36-015-31-2
Time of possession29:2730:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FordhamPassing CJ Montes 17/36, 141 yards
RushingJulius Loughridge15 carries, 127 yards
ReceivingMekai Felton4 receptions, 48 yards
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson15/31, 223 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingElijah Howard19 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingSean O'Brien2 receptions, 77 yards

at Saint Francis (PA)

Game Three – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (1–1) at Saint Francis Red Flash (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Devils6140727
Red Flash776020

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
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)
StatisticsCCSUSFPA
First downs1912
Total yards297248
Rushing yards115103
Passing yards182145
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22-43-020-25-1
Time of possession30:3029:30
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

at UMass (FBS)

Game Four – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2–1) at UMass Minutemen (FBS) (0–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Devils0217331
Minutemen (FBS)7147735

at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium • Hadley, MA

  • Date: September 21, 2024 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
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)
StatisticsCCSUMASS
First downs1127
Total yards247450
Rushing yards90163
Passing yards157287
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12-26-120-30-1
Time of possession22:1437:46
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassingBrady Olson12/26, 157 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingElijah Howard14 carries, 46 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMichael Plaskon3 receptions, 65 yards
UMassPassingTaisun Phommachanh20/30, 287 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJalen John13 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingJakobie Kenney-James5 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD

at Yale

Game Five – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2–2) at Yale Bulldogs (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Devils376622
Bulldogs1070623

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
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)
StatisticsCCSUYALE
First downs2418
Total yards458339
Rushing yards170193
Passing yards288146
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17-31-216-31-0
Time of possession34:3125:29
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

Mercyhurst

Game Six – Mercyhurst Lakers (2–4) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lakers707620
Blue Devils01714738

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
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)
StatisticsMERCCCSU
First downs2620
Total yards303425
Rushing yards17301
Passing yards286124
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25-45-39-16-0
Time of possession28:1431:46
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

at No. 22 Dartmouth

Game Seven – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (3–3) at No. 22 Dartmouth Big Green (4–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Devils730616
No. 22 Big Green0103720

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
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)
StatisticsCCSUDART
First downs1922
Total yards317315
Rushing yards113138
Passing yards204177
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16-30-015-21-0
Time of possession27:3032:30
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


at LIU

Game Eight – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (3–4) vs LIU Sharks (1–7) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Devils707721
Sharks3140724

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
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 Ethan Greenwood (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)
StatisticsCCSULIU
First downs2416
Total yards335297
Rushing yards134148
Passing yards201149
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21-35-012-16-0
Time of possession33:1226:48
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

Wagner

Game Nine – Wagner Seahawks (4–5) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (3–5) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Seahwaks700714
Blue Devils7100724

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
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)
StatisticsWAGCCSU
First downs1519
Total yards219316
Rushing yards24134
Passing yards195182
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–27–016–27–0
Time of possession26:5033:10
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

at Stonehill

Game Ten – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (4–5) at Stonehill Skyhawks (1–7) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Devils770721
Skyhawks0314017

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
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)
StatisticsCCSUSTO
First downs1616
Total yards285256
Rushing yards17575
Passing yards110185
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10-16-113-26-1
Time of possession35:3324:27
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

Robert Morris

Game Eleven – Robert Morris Colonials (6–4) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (5–5) – Game summary
Quarter1234OT2OTTotal
Colonials314730633
Blue Devils0100170835

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
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)
StatisticsRMUCCSU
First downs1616
Total yards304291
Rushing yards160107
Passing yards144184
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–29–112–34–2
Time of possession32:5227:04
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

No. 19 Duquesne

Game Twelve – No. 19 Duquesne Dukes (8–2) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (6–5) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 19 Dukes00000
Blue Devils00000

at Arute Field • New Britain, CT

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsDUQCCSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Central ConnecticutPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 10 Rhode Island (NCAA Division I playoff–first round)

Game Thirteen – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (7–5) at No. 10 Rhode Island Rams (10–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Blue Devils077317
No. 10 Rams1400721

at Meade Stadium • Kingston, RI

  • Date: Saturday November 30, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Doug Sherman (play-by-play) and Forrest Conoly (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsCCSUURI
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Rhode IslandPassing
Rushing
Receiving

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