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University of Rhode Island

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Emma Roberts
10
Brown BRO 1-2 , 0-1
13
Winner Rhode Island URI 3-3 , 1-2
Brown BRO
1-2 , 0-1
10
Final
13
Rhode Island URI
3-3 , 1-2
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
BRO Brown 0 0 3 7 10
URI Rhode Island 0 3 0 10 13

Game Recap: Football |

Groff Game-Winner Lifts Rams Past Brown, 13-10

How it Happened
A last-minute field goal by Ty Groff brought the Governor's Cup back to Kingston, as Rhode Island defeated Brown 13-10 Saturday afternoon.

The 110th meeting between the schools was a low-scoring thriller with 17 of the game's 23 points coming in the fourth quarter. Rhode Island (3-3) trailed 10-3 with 13 minutes to go. Brown (1-2) took advantage of a URI turnover deep in its own end. A 1-yard touchdown on a direct snap to Qwentin Brown gave the Bears their first lead of the game.

With scoring at a premium, Rhody needed a big play and got one from All-American wide receiver Marquis Buchanan. He caught a pass over the middle from Alex McClelland and took it for 68 yards to the Brown 12-yard line. On the next snap, McClelland scrambled up the middle for a game-tying touchdown.    

Both teams punted on their next possessions. Rhody was able to pin Brown at its own 12-yard line with 1:19 to go. With a quick three-and-out, the Rams got the ball back at the Brown 46 with 32 seconds left.

McClelland hit Jamall Mensah for a 3-yard pass, then found Buchanan for 5 yards. On the Buchanan pass, Brown was penalized for roughing the passer, moving URI up to the Brown 23-yard line. That set up the game-winning field goal from Groff three snaps later, a 43-yard boot that went down the middle.

A last-ditch lateral play went nowhere for Brown, and Rhode Island reclaimed the Governor's Cup.

Inside the Box Score
  • With the victory, Rhode Island is now 24-20 against Brown in the Governor's Cup series.
  • Quarterback Alex McClelland made his first career start. He was 6-of-11 for 83 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions.
  • He also ran six times for 25 yards, including the 12-yard touchdown run.
  • Running back Gabe Winowich carried 23 times for 85 yards, leading a URI ground attack that rushed for 217 yards.
  • Wide receiver Marquis Buchanan had five catches for 90 yards.
  • Defensive lineman Case Mankins had six tackles, including his team-leading fifth sack of the season.
  • Linebacker Rohan Davy and safety Andre DePina-Gray each led the team with eight tackles.
  • Defensive back Trey Lubin had seven tackles and broke up three passes.
  • Defensive backs Ethan McCann-Carter and Antonio Morgan both made their first career starts. McCann-Carter got his first career interception.
  • Punter Randy Leavitt pinned three of his six punts inside the Brown 20-yard line to help the Rams win the field position battle.
  • Kicker Ty Groff was perfect on the day, hitting two 43-yard field goals as well as his lone extra point.
  • Defensive tackle Tosin Akinsulire served as the anchor bearer, while wide receiver Jamall Mensah and safety Andre DePina-Gray were the game captains.
Up Next
After a week off for the bye, Rhode Island has a second straight Ivy League opponent next week when it travels to Yale for a game on Saturday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is 12 p.m.
 


 
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