How It Happened
No. 22 Rhode Island used a 21-point second quarter to pull away early and win its CAA Football opener, beating Stony Brook 35-14 Friday night. It marked the first time since 1985 that the Rams have won five straight games at Meade Stadium.

Darius Savedge got URI (1-1, 1-0 CAA Football) on the board midway through the first quarter with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Kasim Hill to put the Rams ahead. Stony Brook (0-2, 0-1 CAA Football) responded with a touchdown run by Johnny Martin III late in the quarter.

From there, it was all Rhody. Jaden Griffin's first career touchdown run put Rhode Island ahead for good with 13:12 left in the second quarter. That started a run of 35 unanswered points. Marquis Buchanan had a 70-yard touchdown catch from Hill and Jordan Colbert scored on a 49-yard fumble recovery to help build a 28-7 lead at the break.

Ja'Den McKenzie added an 18-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to remove all doubt, as the Rams cruised to the victory.

Inside the Box Score

• This was the first-ever Friday night game at Meade Stadium.
• Safety Jordan Colbert recorded the first two takeaways for the Rhode Island defense. He had an interception in the first quarter and a 49-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the second quarter.
• Wide receiver Darius Savedge led the offense with eight receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown.
• Wide receiver Kahtero Summers had a 100-yard receiving game. He finished with 103 yards on three catches, including one for 70 yards.
• Wide receiver Marquis Buchanan also had a 70-yard catch for a touchdown. He has caught a touchdown pass in each of his first two career games.
• Quarterback Kasim Hill passed for 299 yards and threw for two touchdowns without any interceptions.
• For the second week in a row, kicker Ty Groff was 5-for-5 on extra point attempts.
• Safety Brent Jackson led the defense with six tackles.
• Linebacker Evan Stewart had five tackles, including two tackles for loss. He also had one quarterback hurry.
• Safety Jarrett Martin had four tackles, including one for loss.
• Running back Jaden Griffin rushed for 48 yards and recorded his first career touchdown.
• Fellow running back Ja'Den McKenzie rushed for 30 yards including an 18-yard touchdown run, his first as a Ram.
• Defensive lineman Malachi Burby tied his career high with five tackles.
• 5,452 people were in attendance.
• The game captain was wide receiver Kahtero Summers and the anchor bearer was quarterback Kasim Hill.

What's Next
Rhode Island visits Maine for another CAA Football contest on Saturday, Sept. 16. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.