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University of New Hampshire Athletics
Saturday, November 17
Kingston, R.I.
12 PM
University of New Hampshire
at
Rhode Island
Season Closes Saturday (12 p.m.) at Rhode Island
11/13/2018 7:11:00 PM | Football
Wildcats Look to End 2018 Season With Four Consecutive Wins
UNH (4-6, 3-4 CAA) at Rhode Island (5-5, 3-4 CAA)
Radio: Wildcat Sports Radio Network
QUICK HITTERS
New Hampshire is led by 20th-year head coach Sean McDonnell, who has guided the Wildcats to the NCAA FCS tournament each of the last 14 years (longest active streak in the nation).
UNH enters the 2018 finale on a three-game win streak with a 4-6 overall record that includes 3-4 in the CAA and 1-3 on the road (1-2 road conference games). The Wildcats prevailed 34-0 in their most recent road game (at Villanova).
Coach McDonnell recorded his 98th win in the CAA Football conference (24-10 victory vs. Albany on Nov. 10) to surpass UNH predecessor Bill Bowes, who finished with 97 conference wins.
New Hampshire and Rhode Island will clash on the football field for the 92nd time this Saturday to mark the second-longest rivalry in UNH history. UNH holds a 59-27 series edge against URI. The Wildcats have won seven straight and 13 of the last 14 meetings; the Rams' only win in that span was Sept. 18, 2010 (28-25 at home).
Carlos Washington, Jr. was named CAA Football Rookie of the Week on Monday. He also received this honor Oct. 29. The redshirt freshman rushed for a game-high 142 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries – an average of 12.9 yards per carry – in New Hampshire's 24-10 victory against UAlbany at Wildcat Stadium on Nov. 10.
Senior wide receiver Neil O'Connor enters his last game as a Wildcat with 3,050 career receiving yards, which ranks fourth in program history. He is 22 yards away from tying No. 3 David Gamble (3,072). O'Connor is currently No. 3 with 229 career receptions.
New Hampshire's offense has had a scoring play of 75 yards or longer each of the past three games.
The Wildcats' defense has scored three defensive touchdowns the past two games. With five TDs this season, UNH is tied for No. 2 in the nation.
New Hampshire has scored a point each of the last 13 quarters.
The Wildcats recorded a season-high seven sacks last week against Albany.
UNH's offense has not committed a turnover the past three games and the defense has recorded eight takeaways.
Quinlen Dean has been a disruptive force during UNH's three-game win streak with five sacks and two forced fumbles.
QUICK HITTERS
New Hampshire is led by 20th-year head coach Sean McDonnell, who has guided the Wildcats to the NCAA FCS tournament each of the last 14 years (longest active streak in the nation).
UNH enters the 2018 finale on a three-game win streak with a 4-6 overall record that includes 3-4 in the CAA and 1-3 on the road (1-2 road conference games). The Wildcats prevailed 34-0 in their most recent road game (at Villanova).
Coach McDonnell recorded his 98th win in the CAA Football conference (24-10 victory vs. Albany on Nov. 10) to surpass UNH predecessor Bill Bowes, who finished with 97 conference wins.
New Hampshire and Rhode Island will clash on the football field for the 92nd time this Saturday to mark the second-longest rivalry in UNH history. UNH holds a 59-27 series edge against URI. The Wildcats have won seven straight and 13 of the last 14 meetings; the Rams' only win in that span was Sept. 18, 2010 (28-25 at home).
Carlos Washington, Jr. was named CAA Football Rookie of the Week on Monday. He also received this honor Oct. 29. The redshirt freshman rushed for a game-high 142 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries – an average of 12.9 yards per carry – in New Hampshire's 24-10 victory against UAlbany at Wildcat Stadium on Nov. 10.
Senior wide receiver Neil O'Connor enters his last game as a Wildcat with 3,050 career receiving yards, which ranks fourth in program history. He is 22 yards away from tying No. 3 David Gamble (3,072). O'Connor is currently No. 3 with 229 career receptions.
New Hampshire's offense has had a scoring play of 75 yards or longer each of the past three games.
The Wildcats' defense has scored three defensive touchdowns the past two games. With five TDs this season, UNH is tied for No. 2 in the nation.
New Hampshire has scored a point each of the last 13 quarters.
The Wildcats recorded a season-high seven sacks last week against Albany.
UNH's offense has not committed a turnover the past three games and the defense has recorded eight takeaways.
Quinlen Dean has been a disruptive force during UNH's three-game win streak with five sacks and two forced fumbles.
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