Rhode Island enters the 2025 season as one of the most dominant teams in the CAA conference. The Rams stunned with a 11-3 overall, 7-1 conference record, standing one game short of tying with Richmond for the top spot. They made it all the way through the First Round of the FCS Playoffs, falling to No. 7 Mercer in the Second Round by one touchdown.  

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It will be interesting to see how the Rams fare in 2025 without crucial playmaker, running back Malik Grant. The graduate student racked up over 1,400 rushing yards on 272 attempts alongside 13 touchdowns and averaged over 100 yards per game, including two with 200 yards apiece. 

However, Rhode Island quarterback and wide receiver duo Devin Farrell and Marquis Buchanan look to return stronger and sharper for the Rams, already sporting their chemistry during the program’s annual Blue-White Spring Game back in April. 

Farrell finished out the season with 1,670 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and a 58% completion rate, unfortunately having to miss out on the last four games of the season due to injury. 

Buchanan remained Farrell’s right-hand man throughout the year, recording 1,124 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 82 attempts. He played in all 14 games for the Rams, having four with over 100 receiving yards. 

Season tickets have already sold out for Rhode Island, proving that the 2025 season looks to be just as exciting. The Rams will open up the year against Campbell on August 29 at home.

Rhode Island Football Head Coach

Jim Fleming heads into his 12th season with the Rams after capturing his fifth-straight with a winning record and a program-best 11 wins. He led Rhode Island to the 2024 CAA Football Championship title, its first ever, and a No. 10 seeding in the 2024 FCS Championship.    

Rhode Island has seen an abundance of success under Fleming, including the program’s first winning season in 2018 following a 17-year drought. He has also seen multiple players filter into the NFL under his guidance, 

Prior to Rhode Island, Fleming stood as the defensive coordinator for the University of Central Florida. His efforts helped lead the Knights to two straight bowl appearances in 2012-2013.  

2024 URI Football Record

*FCS Playoffs

• August 31 - Holy Cross - W, 20-17
• September 7 - Minnesota - L, 0-48
• September 14 - Campbell - W, 21-9
• September 21 - LIU - W, 28-21
• October 5 - Hampton - W, 46-44 (OT)
• October 12 - Brown - W, 31-21
• October 19 - New Hampshire - W, 26-9
• October 26 - RV Maine - W, 24-14
• November 2 - Monmouth - W, 37-28
• November 9 - Delaware - L, 21-24
• November 16 - UAlbany - W, 20-17
• November 23 - Bryant - W, 35-21
• November 30 - Central Connecticut State - W, 21-17*
• December 7 - Mercer - L, 10-17*

2025 URI Football Schedule

• August 29 - 6:00 p.m. - Campbell
• September 6 - 6:00 p.m. - Stony Brook
• September 13 - TBA - Holy Cross
• September 20 - 6:00 p.m. - LIU
• September 27 - TBA - Western Michigan
• October 4 - TBA - Brown
• October 11 - 1:00 p.m. - New Hampshire
• October 18 - 3:30 p.m. - UAlbany
• October 25 - 1:00 p.m. - Bryant
• November 8 - 2:00 p.m. - Elon
• November 15 - 1:00 p.m. - Maine
• November 22 - 1:00 p.m. - Hampton

2025 URI Football Roster

Quarterbacks

• Devin Farrell (So, 6'0", 195 lb)
• Hunter Helms (Sr, 6'2", 215 lb)
• Conner Kenyon (So, 6'3", 190 lb)
• Alex McClelland (Fr, 6'2", 215 lb) 

Running Backs

• Malik Grant (Sr, 5'9", 190 lb) 
• Jaden Griffin (So, 5'10", 170 lb)
• Carson Harwood (So, 6'0", 220 lb)
• Kamalie Pemberton (So, 5'9", 180 lb)
• Deon Silas (Sr, 5'8", 190 lb)
• Gabe Sloat (Sr, 6'0", 205 lb) 

Wide Receivers

• Joey Acciardo (Jr, 5'9", 165 lb)
• Alvarez Baker (So, 5'9", 180 lb)
• Rian Black (So, 6'0", 210 lb)
• Makai Bodden (So, 5'10", 175 lb)
• Marquis Buchanan (So, 6'4", 175 lb)
• Eddie Combs III (So, 5'11", 170 lb)
• Greg Gaines III (So, 6'3", 205 lb)
• Shawn Harris Jr. (Sr, 5'9", 170 lb)
• Aboraa Kwarteng (Jr, 6'2", 190 lb)
• Ethan Mahan (So, 6'0", 185 lb)
• Jamall Mensah (Jr, 5'11", 180 lb)
• Tyler Poirier (So, 6'0", 195 lb)
• Anthony Santoro (So, 5'11", 170 lb)
• Tommy Smith (Sr, 6'2", 230 lb)
• Omari Walker (Jr, 5'9", 172 lb)
• Jig Williams (Sr, 6'3", 195 lb) 

Tight Ends

• Jeremy Caspe (So, 6'7", 240 lb)
• Eleazar Pierre (Fr, 6'6", 260 lb)
• Jordan Riendeau (Sr, 6'5", 285 lb)
• Brady Roark (Sr, 6'2", 230 lb)
• Kevin Schaeffer (Jr, 6'5", 245 lb) 

Offensive Linemen

• Tre Alexander (So, 6'2", 321 lb)
• Brock Bethea (Jr, 6'5", 305 lb)
• Dontay Bishop (So, 6'6", 315 lb)
• Thomas Buxton (Sr, 6'5", 330 lb)
• Jordan Cooper (Sr, 6'3", 315 lb)
• Thades Crump (Fr, 6'3", 315 lb)
• Marcus Hiller (Fr, 6'1", 285 lb)
• Nick Lombardo (So, 6'2", 285 lb)
• Adam McKanna (Jr, 6'5", 300 lb)
• Damon McMillan Jr (Fr, 6'3", 335 lb)
• Asa Neal (So, 6'4", 305 lb)
• Jacob Otts (Jr, 6'7", 300 lb)
• Demetri Robinson (Jr, 6'2", 295 lb) 

Defensive Line

• Tosin Akinsulire
• Malachi Burby
• Patrick Conserve
• Case Mankins
• Westley Neal
• Bless Nyanneh
• Carson Primrose
• Terrell Spruill
• Kareem Wilson 

Linebackers

• Marquese Avery
• Cole Brockwell
• Emmanuel Dakwa
• Rohan Davy
• Gabe Franco
• Paul Fuller
• Mitchell Garner
• Devin Hightower
• Gage Hinkley
• Thomas Kubera
• Moses Meus
• Harold Miles
• Sam Ofurie
• Sean Pelkisson
• A. J. Pena
• Gabe Salomons 

Defensive Backs

• Tyler Baker
• Freddie Camp
• D.J. Cureton
• Andre DePina‑Gray 
• Seun Filaoye
• Emmanuel Gomes
• Malik Hill
• Quentin Hunter‑Colvin
• Ayinde Johnson
• Fredrick Mallay
• Ethan McCann‑Carter
• Chaas McCoy
• Antonio Morgan
• Jalen Neal
• Braden Price
• Curlie Spencer
• Tremel States‑Jones
• Mason Tanner
• Ja’Maree Thomas

Special Teams

• Ty Groff (K/P)
• Will Johnson (K/P)
• Adam Okonowicz (K)
• Drew Pietraszka (K)
• Dylan Shank (K)
• Devin Walter (P)
• Donato Crisanti (LS)
• Dillon Keough (LS) 

2025 URI Football Coaching Staff

• Jim Fleming - Head Coach 
• Mike Flanagan - Associate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends
• Drake Jackson - Offensive Line Coach
• Sebastian Delasoudas - Offensive Line Assistant
• Nick Kazandjian - Offensive Quality Control / Tight Ends Assistant
• Will Fleming - Wide Receivers Coach
• Tyler Loftus - Quarterbacks Coach / Pass Game Coordinator / Recruiting Coordinator
• Aidan McClellan - Running Backs Coach / Video Coordinator
• Vince Sinagra - Specialists / Chief of Staff
• Troy Gilmer - Outside Linebackers Coach / Special Teams Coordinator
• Chris Lorenti - Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers Coach
• Marcell Lazard - Defensive Line Coach
• Brandon Holt - Defensive Backs / Corners Assistant
• Henry Yianakopolos - Defensive Backs Coach
• Justin Woodward - Inside Linebackers Assistant
• Ryan McCormack - Director of Scouting
• Brady Roark - Assistant Director of Operations / Special Projects
• Jeffrey Wosencroft - General Manager, Front Office & Business Strategy
• Robert Izzi - Team Chaplain

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