2021 Rhode Island Rams football
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
Record7–4 (4–4 CAA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorPatrick Murphy (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorJack Cooper (2nd season)
Home stadiumMeade Stadium
2021 Colonial Athletic Association football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 3 James Madison +^  7 –1   12 –2  
No. 8 Villanova +^  7 –1   10 –3  
Elon  5 –3   6 –5  
Rhode Island  4 –4   7 –4  
Maine  4 –4   6 –5  
Richmond  4 –4   6 –5  
William & Mary  4 –4   6 –5  
Stony Brook  4 –4   5 –6  
Delaware  3 –5   5 –6  
Towson  3 –5   4 –7  
New Hampshire  2 –6   3 –8  
Albany  1 –7   2 –9  
  • + – Conference co-champions
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2021 Rhode Island Rams football team represented the University of Rhode Island as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) in the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Rams, led by eighth-year head coach Jim Fleming, played their home games at Meade Stadium.

On October 11, the Rams were named 12th in national FCS polls, the highest they have been ranked in 20 years.[1] Andre Bibeault was named the Special Teams Player of the Week by the CAA.[1]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 4 6:00 p.m. Bryant*
FloFootball W 45–21 5,735
September 11 7:00 p.m. at Albany
FloFootball W 16–14 8,144
September 18 12:30 p.m. at Brown*
ESPN+ W 45–24 5,243
October 2 12:00 p.m. Stony Brook No. 21
  • Meade Stadium
  • Kingston, RI
 FloFootball W 27–20 OT 5,778
October 9 1:00 p.m. No. 9 Delaware No. 18
  • Meade Stadium
  • Kingston, RI
 FloFootballW 22–15 4,917
October 16 4:00 p.m. at Towson No. 12
FloFootball L 7–28 3,375
October 23 3:30 p.m. at No. 5 Villanova No. 18
FloFootball L 0–44 7,341
October 30 1:00 p.m. Maine No. 24
  • Meade Stadium
  • Kingston, RI
FloFootball L 24–45 3,368
November 6 3:30 p.m. at UMass*
FloFootball/NESNW 35–22 7,284
November 13 1:00 p.m. New Hampshire
  • Meade Stadium
  • Kingston, RI
FloFootball W 28–3 4,661
November 20 2:00 p.m. at Elon No. 25
FloFootball L 28–43 5,672
Rams defeated the Brown Bears, 45-24.

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Game summaries

Bryant

Game One – Rhode Island Rams (0–0) vs Bryant Bulldogs (0–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Bryant 7 7 7021
Rhode Island 7 24 7745

at Meade Stadium • Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Date: Saturday, September 4, 2021
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 5,735
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: URI -20.5
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:03) URI – Justice Antrum 1 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 7–0)
  • (1:25) BRY – Daniel Adeboboye 1 Yd Run, Luke Samperi Kick (Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (8:48) URI – C.J. Carrick 33 Yd Field Goal (Rhode Island 10–7)
  • (6:58) URI – Ivory Frimpong 17 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 17–7)
  • (5:04) BRY – Landon Ruggieri 6 Yd Pass, Luke Samperi Kick (Rhode Island 17-14)
  • (3:21) URI – Matt Pires 38 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 24–14)
  • (0:32) URI – Justice Antrum 10 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 31–14)
Third quarter
  • (7:52) URI – Kasim Hill 1 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 38–14)
  • (1:22) BRY – Fabrice Mukendi 14 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 38–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:26) URI – Joey Kenny 20 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 45–21)
Statistics BRY URI
First downs1926
Plays–yards63-26268
Rushes–yards115235
Passing yards147273
Passing: comp–att–int18-32-115-23-0
Time of possession29:0130:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bryant PassingZevi Eckhaus9/17, 55 yards
RushingDaniel Adeboboye17 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingGary Cooper3 receptions, 39 yards
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill12/18, 249 yards, 2 TD
RushingJustice Antrum18 carry, 96 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingPaul Woods2 receptions, 73 yards

At Albany

Game Two – Rhode Island Rams (1–0) vs Albany Great Danes (0–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rhode Island 6 7 0316
Albany 7 0 7014

at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium • Albany, New York

  • Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 8,144
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: ALB -2.5
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:14) ALB – Mike Gray 7 Yd Pass, Dylan Burns Kick (Albany 7–0)
  • (6:35) URI – Justice Antrum 1 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick PAT Blocked (Albany 7–6)
Second quarter
  • (14:05) URI – Coby Tippett 50 Yd Punt Return, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 7–13)
Third quarter
  • (3:36) ALB – Karl Mofor 2 Yd Run, Dylan Burns Kick (Albany 14–13)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:25) URI – C.J. Carrick 22 YD Field Goal (Rhode Island 14–16)
Statistics URI ALB
First downs1616
Plays–yards61-28874-215
Rushes–yards14149
Passing yards147166
Passing: comp–att–int15-30-119-36-1
Time of possession26:3933:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill15/29, 147 yards, 1 INT
RushingJustice Antrum14 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingIvory Frimpong8 receptions, 94 yards
Albany PassingJeff Undercuffler Jr.19/25, 166 yards, 1 TD
RushingKarl Mofor26 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRoy Alexander4 receptions, 54 yards

At Brown

Game Three – Rhode Island Rams (2–0) vs Brown Bears (1–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rhode Island 17 0 21745
Brown 7 7 01024

at Brown Stadium • Providence, Rhode Island

  • Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 5,243
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Pregame line: URI -11.0
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:10) BRWN – Hayes Sutton 14 Yd Pass, Christopher Maron Kick (Brown 7–0)
  • (7:10) URI – Justice Antrum 35 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Tied 7–7)
  • (4:58) URI – C.J. Carrick 33 Yd Field Goal (Rhode Island 7–10)
  • (1:27) URI – Kasim Hill 1 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 7–17)
Second quarter
  • (4:04) BRWN – Allen Smith 3 Yd Run, Christopher Maron Kick (Rhode Island 14–17)
Third quarter
  • (11:33) URI – Caleb Warren 7 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 14–24)
  • (5:57) URI – Justice Antrum 1 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 14–31)
  • (5:57) URI – Matt Pires 80 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 14–38)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:03) BRWN – Christopher Maron 16 Yd Field Goal (Rhode Island 17–38)
  • (3:57) URI – Jordan Jones 0 Yd Interception Return, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 17–45)
  • (1:35) BRWN – Wes Rockett 6 Yd Pass, Christopher Maron Kick (Rhode Island 24–45)
Statistics URI BRWN
First downs1730
Plays–yards55-435100-535
Rushes–yards111190
Passing yards324345
Passing: comp–att–int14-23-038-62-2
Time of possession23:4636:14
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill13/19, 320 yards, 3 TD
RushingJustice Antrum13 carries, 47 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCaleb Warren5 receptions, 105 yards, 1 TD
Brown PassingE.J. Perry38/62, 345 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingAllen Smith15 carries, 65 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingHayes Sutton7 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD

Stony Brook

Game Four – No. 21 Rhode Island Rams (3–0) vs Stony Brook Seawolves (1–3)
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Stony Brook 7 0 67020
Rhode Island 0 10 37727

at Meade Stadium • Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 5,778
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: URI -10.0
Game information
First quarter
  • (4:10) STBK – Ty Son Lawton 30 Yd Run, Angelo Guglielmello Kick (Stony Brook 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (4:53) URI – Justice Antrum 10 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Tied 7–7)
  • (0:15) URI – C.J. Carrick 42 Yd Field Goal (Rhode Island 7–10)
Third quarter
  • (9:48) STBK – Tyquell Fields 9 Yd Run, Angelo Guglielmello PAT Failed (Stony Brook 13–10)
  • (4:59) URI – C.J. Carrick 38 Yd Field Goal (Tied 13–13)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:58) URI – Kasim Hill 8 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 13–20)
  • (7:40) STBK – Tyquell Fields 8 Yd Run, Mike Boyle Kick (Tied 20–20)
Overtime
  • URI – Caleb Warren 27 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 20–27)
Statistics STBK URI
First downs1722
Plays–yards62-29379-414
Rushes–yards192188
Passing yards101226
Passing: comp–att–int9-19-121-37-0
Time of possession27:5832:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Stony Brook PassingTyquell Fields9/19, 101 yards, 1 INT
RushingTy Son Lawton28 carries, 154 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDelante Hellams Jr.4 receptions, 66 yards
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill21/37, 226 yards, 1 TD
RushingJustice Antrum25 carries, 104 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingIvory Frimpong6 receptions, 87 yards

No. 9 Delaware

Game Five – No. 18 Rhode Island Rams (4–0) vs No. 9 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (3–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Delaware 0 0 7815
Rhode Island 3 9 01022

at Meade Stadium • Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 4,917
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: URI -3.0
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:19) URI – C.J. Carrick 22 Yd Field Goal (Rhode Island 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (1:01) URI – Kasim Hill 1 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick PAT Failed (Rhode Island 9–0)
  • (0:05) URI – C.J. Carrick 25 Yd Field Goal (Rhode Island 12–0)
Third quarter
  • (8:24) DEL – Thyrick Pitts 42 Yd Pass, Ryan Coe Kick (Rhode Island 12–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:37) DEL – Quincy Watson 8 Yd Run, Quincy Watson Run for Two-Point Conversion (Delaware 12-15)
  • (6:39) URI – C.J. Carrick 32 Yd Field Goal (Tied 12–12)
  • (3:46) URI – L.B. Mack III 28 Yd Return of Blocked Punt, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 22–15)
Statistics DEL URI
First downs1820
Plays–yards63-30371-340
Rushes–yards186185
Passing yards117155
Passing: comp–att–int9-18-313-22-1
Time of possession29:2230:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Delaware PassingZach Gwynn9/17, 117 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
RushingDejoun Lee19 carries, 115 yards
ReceivingThyrick Pitts5 receptions, 61 yards, 1 TD
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill13/22, 155 yards, 1 INT
RushingJustice Antrum30 carries, 122 yards
ReceivingCaleb Warren4 receptions, 88 yards

At Towson

Game Six – No. 12 Rhode Island Rams (5–0) vs Towson Tigers (2–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rhode Island 7 0 007
Towson 14 0 7728

at Johnny Unitas Stadium • Towson, Maryland

  • Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 3,375
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: URI -2.0
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:39) TOW – Devin Matthews 1 Yd Run, Keegan Vaughan Kick (Towson 7–0)
  • (3:54) TOW – Devin Matthews 3 Yd Run, Keegan Vaughan Kick (Towson 14–0)
  • (0:21) URI – Justice Antrum 18 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Towson 14–7)
Second quarter

no scoring

Third quarter
  • (2:04) TOW – Jabari Allen 5 Yd Pass, Keegan Vaughan Kick (Towson 21–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (2:50) TOW – Jerry Howard Jr. 1 Yd Run, Keegan Vaughan Kick (Towson 28–7)
Statistics URI TOW
First downs1519
Plays–yards59-16273-338
Rushes–yards72147
Passing yards90191
Passing: comp–att–int7-26-116-25-0
Time of possession22:3037:30
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill7/26, 90 yards, 1 INT
RushingJustice Antrum15 carries, 62 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCaleb Warren1 reception, 25 yards
Towson PassingChris Ferguson16/25, 191 yards, 1 TD
RushingJerry Howard Jr.27 carries, 106 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCaleb Smith4 receptions, 57 yards

At No. 5 Villanova

Game Seven – No. 18 Rhode Island Rams (5–1) vs No. 5 Villanova Wildcats (5–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rhode Island 0 0 000
Villanova 14 10 71344

at Villanova Stadium • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 7,341
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: VILL -14.0
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:17) VILL – Jalen Jackson 3 Yd Run, Cole Bunce Kick (Villanova 7–0)
  • (0:22) VILL – Todd Summers 3 Yd Pass, Cole Bunce Kick (Villanova 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (9:02) VILL – Rayjoun Pringle 23 Yd Pass, Cole Bunce Kick (Villanova 21–0)
  • (0:26) VILL – Cole Bunce 41 Yd Field Goal (Villanova 24–0)
Third quarter
  • (4:23) VILL – Jalen Jackson 20 Yd Run, Cole Bunce Kick (Villanova 31–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:52) VILL – Cole Bunce 36 Yd Field Goal (Villanova 34–0)
  • (9:27) VILL – TD Ayo-Durojaiye 8 Yd Run, Cole Bunce Kick (Villanova 41–0)
  • (6:41) VILL – Cole Bunce 43 Yd Field Goal (Villanova 44–0)
Statistics URI VILL
First downs924
Plays–yards57-16570-511
Rushes–yards107297
Passing yards58214
Passing: comp–att–int10-23-114-25-0
Time of possession24:4935:11
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rhode Island PassingBrandon Robinson6/10, 36 yards
RushingJustice Antrum9 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingEd Lee2 receptions, 14 yards
Villanova PassingDaniel Smith14/24, 214 yards, 2 TD
RushingJalen Jackson12 carries, 104 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingRayjoun Pringle3 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD

Maine

Game Eight – No. 24 Rhode Island Rams (5–2) vs Maine Black Bears (3–4)
Period 1 2 34Total
Maine 14 10 71445
Rhode Island 3 0 14724

at Meade Stadium • Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 3,368
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: URI -3.0
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:20) ME – Zavier Scott 1 Yd Run, Cole Baker Kick (Maine 7–0)
  • (5:24) ME – Devin Young 31 Yd Pass, Cole Baker Kick (Maine 14–0)
  • (1:48) URI – C.J. Carrick 39 Yd Field Goal (Maine 14–3)
Second quarter
  • (13:24) ME – Andre Miller 22 Yd Pass, Cole Baker Kick (Maine 21–3)
  • (0:00) ME – Cole Baker 24 Yd Field Goal (Maine 24–3)
Third quarter
  • (14:41) URI – Paul Woods 68 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Maine 24–10)
  • (9:40) URI – Jaylen Smith 3 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Maine 24–17)
  • (2:02) ME – Daniel Rymer 28 Yd Pass, Cole Baker Kick (Maine 31–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:18) URI – Caleb Warren 5 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Maine 31–24)
  • (7:01) ME – Shawn Bowman 13 Yd Pass, Cole Baker Kick (Maine 38–24)
  • (4:58) ME – Freddie Brock 18 Yd Run, Cole Baker Kick (Maine 45–24)
Statistics ME URI
First downs2710
Plays–yards81-52851-298
Rushes–yards26468
Passing yards264230
Passing: comp–att–int18-37-116-29-0
Time of possession36:5923:01
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maine PassingDerek Robertson18/37, 264 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
RushingFreddie Brock20 carries, 140 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAndre Miller4 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill11/22, 177 yards, 3 TD
RushingJaylen Smith11 carries, 46 yards
ReceivingPaul Woods4 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD

At UMass

Game Nine – Rhode Island Rams (5–3) vs UMass Minutemen (1-7)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rhode Island 7 14 14035
UMass 6 10 0622

at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium • Amherst, Massachusetts

  • Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 7,284
  • TV: FloSports/NESN
  • Pregame line: MASS -2.5
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:58) URI – Kasim Hill 2 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 7–0)
  • (6:06) MASS – Tyler Lytle 3 Yd Run, Cameron Carson PAT failed (Rhode Island 7–6)
Second quarter
  • (12:49) MASS – Cameron Carson 39 Yd Field Goal (UMass 7–9)
  • (9:33) URI – Ed Lee 5 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 14–9)
  • (2:45) URI – Joey Kenny 3 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 21–9)
  • (0:12) MASS – Josiah Johnson 3 Yd Pass, Cameron Carson Kick (Rhode Island 21–16)
Third quarter
  • (2:50) URI – Kasim Hill 2 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 28–16)
  • (0:13) URI – Jaylen Smith 72 Yd Run, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 35–16)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:50) MASS – Ellis Merriweather 1 Yd Run, Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed (Rhode Island 35–22)
Statistics URI MASS
First downs1621
Plays–yards56-33764-335
Rushes–yards168108
Passing yards169227
Passing: comp–att–int11-20-015-28-1
Time of possession30:3829:22
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill11/20, 169 yards, 2 TD
RushingJaylen Smith16 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingPaul Woods3 receptions, 55 yards
UMass PassingTyler Lytle15/28, 227 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingEllis Merriweather30 carries, 118 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRico Arnold6 receptions, 99 yards

New Hampshire

Game Ten – Rhode Island Rams (6–3) vs New Hampshire Wildcats (3–6)
Period 1 2 34Total
New Hampshire 3 0 003
Rhode Island 7 7 7728

at Meade Stadium • Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 4,661
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: URI -3.5
Game information
First quarter
  • (14:07) URI – Jaylen Smith 81 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 7–0)
  • (4:52) UNH – Sean Lehane 21 Yd Field Goal (Rhode Island 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (1:38) URI – Matt Pires 6 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 14–3)
Third quarter
  • (10:06) URI – Jaylen Smith 2 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 21–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (5:41) URI – Ivory Frimpong 20 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 28–3)
Statistics UNH URI
First downs1020
Plays–yards56-15968-379
Rushes–yards24150
Passing yards135229
Passing: comp–att–int15-31-113-24-0
Time of possession27:4232:18
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New Hampshire PassingBret Edwards10/16, 85 yards
RushingDylan Laube8 carries, 23 yards
ReceivingBrian Espanet6 receptions, 69 yards
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill12/23, 221 yards, 4 TD
RushingJaylen Smith18 carries, 117 yards
ReceivingJaylen Smith3 receptions, 88 yards, 2 TD

At Elon

Game Eleven – No. 25 Rhode Island Rams (7–3) vs Elon Phoenix (5-5)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rhode Island 7 3 71128
Elon 14 13 31343

at Rhodes Stadium • Elon, North Carolina

  • Date: Saturday, November 20, 2021
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 14,000
  • TV: FloSports
  • Pregame line: ELON -5.0
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:11) URI – Matt Pires 27 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Rhode Island 7–0)
  • (8:33) ELON – Kortez Weeks 5 Yd Pass, Skyler Davis Kick (Tied 7–7)
  • (2:15) ELON – Jaylan Thomas 15 Yd Run, Skyler Davis Kick (Elon 7–14)
Second quarter
  • (13:08) ELON – Skyler Davis 44 Yd Field Goal (Elon 7–17)
  • (10:21) ELON – Dylan Tucker 43 Yd Fumble Return, Skyler Davis Kick (Elon 7–24)
  • (4:32) ELON – Skyler Davis 32 Yd Field Goal (Elon 7–27)
  • (0:34) URI – C.J. Carrick 43 Yd Field Goal (Elon 10–27)
Third quarter
  • (9:34) ELON – Skyler Davis 36 Yd Field Goal (Elon 10–30)
  • (5:47) URI – Matt Pires 25 Yd Pass, C.J. Carrick Kick (Elon 17–30)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:35) ELON – Skyler Davis 43 Yd Field Goal (Elon 17–33)
  • (8:13) ELON – Skyler Davis 46 Yd Field Goal (Elon 17–36)
  • (5:54) URI – Ed Lee 16 Yd Pass, Matt Pires Run for Two-Point Conversion (Elon 25–36)
  • (5:00) URI – C.J. Carrick 36 Yd Field Goal (Elon 28–36)
  • (2:35) ELON – Jaylan Thomas 19 Yd Run, Skyler Davis Kick (Elon 28–43)
Statistics URI ELON
First downs2420
Plays–yards77-44765
Rushes–yards53148
Passing yards394284
Passing: comp–att–int31-56-223-32-0
Time of possession28:0431:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Rhode Island PassingKasim Hill31/55, 394 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingJaylen Smith9 carries, 36 yards
ReceivingMatt Pires8 receptions, 138 yards, 2 TD
Elon PassingDavis Cheek23/32, 284 yards, 1 TD
RushingJaylan Thomas22 carries, 135 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJackson Parham6 receptions, 91 yards

Ranking

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked
Week
PollPre123456789101112Final
STATS FCS———2118121824———25——
Coaches————2420141925—————

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position
Jim FlemingHead coach
Jack CooperDefensive coordinator/defensive back coach
Umberto Di MeoDefensive line coach
Mike FlanaganAssociate head coach/Running backs coach/Recruiting coordinator
Connor FlodenOffensive quality control coach
Troy GilmerOutside linebackers coach/special teams coordinator
Tyler LoftusTight ends coach
Chris LorentiInside linebackers coach
Clayton McGrathDefensive quality control coach
Patrick MurphyOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach
Chris SatohAssistant defensive backs coach/director of video & social media
Donovan VarnerWide receivers coach/pro liaison
Stefon WheelerOffensive line coach
Matt BoyleDirector of football operations
Donnie SmithDirector of player development
Robert IzziTeam chaplain

Roster

2022 Rhode Island Rams Football

Quarterbacks

  • 2 - Brandon Robinson – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 215)
  • 8 - Kasim Hill – Redshirt junior (6'2, 234)
  • 13 - Nick Dionizio – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 185)
  • 15 - Jackson Burkhalter – freshman (6'5, 225)

Running backs

  • 4 - Ty Murphy – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 215)
  • 5 - Kevin Brown, Jr. – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 215)
  • 27 - Jaylen Smith – freshman (5'10, 205)
  • 30 - Joey Kenny – Redshirt senior (6'2, 253)
  • 32 - Justice Antrum – senior (5'9, 190)
  • 34 - Gabe Sloat – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 185)
  • 41 - Rocco Cillino – freshman (5'9, 185)

Wide receivers

  • 3 - John Erby – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 185)
  • 9 - Jig Williams – freshman (6'3, 185)
  • 10 - Paul Woods – Redshirt junior (6'3, 163)
  • 11 - Jeremiah Fails – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 195)
  • 14 - Jelani Foster – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 200)
  • 17 - Jamall Mensah – freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 19 - Matt Pires – senior (5'11, 185)
  • 36 - J.T. Gibbons – junior (6'0, 225)
  • 80 - Ed Lee – Redshirt junior (5'9, 185)
  • 83 - Justin Neary – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 170)
  • 84 - Ivory Frimpong – senior (6'3, 195)
  • 85 - Chris Thompson – freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 86 - Robenson Antoine, Jr. – Redshirt freshman (5'7, 150)
  • 88 - Teddy Harper – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 180)
  

Tight ends

  • 81 - Tommy Smith – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 82 - Caleb Warren – junior (6'3, 235)
  • 87 - Trent LeDuc – freshman (6'4, 230)
  • 89 - Brady Roark – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 235)

Offensive linemen

  • 61 - Evan Lovell – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 305)
  • 62 - Richard King – freshman (6'3, 283)
  • 63 - Omar Reyes – freshman (6'0, 265)
  • 64 - Sebastian Delasoudas – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 290)
  • 65 - Ajani Cornelius – freshman (6'4, 320)
  • 66 - Jaizon Soehl-Zelaya – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 300)
  • 67 - Jordan Riendeau – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 250)
  • 68 - Kai Rose – freshman (6'3, 300)
  • 70 - Adam McKanna – freshman (6'5, 290)
  • 72 - Jacob Otts – freshman (6'7, 285)
  • 75 - Nick Correia – Redshirt sophomore (6'6, 330)
  • 78 - Lorenzo Thompson – Redshirt sophomore (6'7, 285)
  • 79 - Montaner Fresilli – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 290)
  

Defensive linemen

  • 44 - James Makszin – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 51 - Andre Bibeault – Redshirt senior (6'3, 255)
  • 52 - Malachi Burby – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 290)
  • 54 - Dylan Brown – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 310)
  • 55 - Matt Thomas – sophomore (6'3, 271)
  • 56 - KC Aghanenu – freshman (6'1, 250)
  • 69 - Matthew Osinaga – freshman (6'2, 250)
  • 77 - Robert Sanfilippo – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 285)
  • 90 - Ryan McDonough – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 250)
  • 92 - Emil La Marca – Redshirt junior (6'2, 275)
  • 98 - Jasyn Andrews – junior (6'3, 275)
  • 99 - Westley Neal, Jr. – freshman (6'0, 315)

Linebackers

  • 6 - Evan Stewart – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 225)
  • 7 - L.B. Mack III – Redshirt senior (6'2, 230)
  • 22 - Sebastian Sagar – freshman (6'4, 215)
  • 31 - Andre Johnson – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 205)
  • 33 - Mekhi Bethel – freshman (6'1, 215)
  • 35 - Johnny Alvarado – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 230)
  • 38 - Andre Blackett – senior (6'0, 235)
  • 39 - Cole Brockwell – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 210)
  • 47 - Jarrett Martin – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 220)
  • 48 - Christian Arrington – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 225)
  • 53 - Gabe Salomons – freshman (6'4, 235)
  • 57 - Michael Strachan – freshman (6'2, 220)
  • 58 - Jake Fire – Redshirt junior (5'11, 225)
  • 59 - Zach Pinault – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 215)
  

Defensive backs

  • 8 - Antonio Carter II – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 187)
  • 15 - Oneil Robinson – junior (6'2, 195)
  • 18 - Coby Tippett – senior (5'11, 195)
  • 21 - Josh Doyle – freshman (5'10, 185)
  • 23 - Jordan Jones – Redshirt junior (6'0, 170)
  • 24 - Arthur White – freshman (6'1, 180)
  • 25 - Fredrick Mallay – freshman (5'9, 175)
  • 26 - Malik Hill – freshman (6'0, 180)
  • 29 - Henry Yianakopolos – Redshirt junior (6'1, 200)
  • 40 - Malik Gavek – Redshirt junior (5'10, 185)
  • 43 - Seun Filaoye – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 165)
  • 49 - Emmanuel Gomes – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 185)

Placekickers

  • 45 - C.J. Carrick – senior (6'2, 190)
  • 96 - Michael DeBolt – freshman (5'11, 190)

Punters

  • 37 - Davey Schaum-Bartocci – Redshirt junior (6'0, 170)
  • 94 - Henry Westermann – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 195)

Long snapper

  • 95 - Donato Crisanti – freshman (6'4, 226)
Source and player details, 2021 Rhode Island Rams (10/18/2022):[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Koch, Bill (October 11, 2021). "URI jumps to 12th in national rankings, Bibeault earns special teams honors". The Providence Journal. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ "2021 Rhode Island Rams Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2021 football roster". GoRhody.com.
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