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2025 Long Island University vs Rhode Island

Rhode Island Defeats Long Island 28-7 For Fourth Consecutive Homecoming Win

Rhode Island Defeats Long Island 28-7 For Fourth Consecutive Homecoming Win

URI defeats Long Island 28-7 for fourth consecutive homecoming win. It's the fourth time in 130 years of play the Rams are 4-0. The last time was 2001.

Sep 21, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
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College football season is well underway, but why not spend the final weekend of summer at a fun island party? Rhode Island and Long Island, that is.

Unfortunately for LIU, Saturday’s showdown was anything but a relaxing vacation for the Sharks, who were downed by the Rams 28-7 in their 2025 homecoming game at Meade Stadium in Kingston, Rhode Island. 

It was the fourth consecutive HC win for the Rams, who are 4-0 overall in 2025. It’s the fourth time in program history (130 years) they’re 4-0 to start a season. The last time was 2001.

The game was a defensive standoff to start, with more interceptions than completions to open the contest, but the University of Rhode Island Rams able to break through once in each quarter to cruise to the win.

All-time on homecoming, the Rams are 42-55-1, and the school’s 97th edition will end with a celebration. 

The game’s early defensive battle included two interceptions from Rhode Island’s Justin Carcel, a senior defensive back, while LIU sophomore DB Jalen Bell tried to stop any URI momentum with a pick of his own. All three interceptions came in the first quarter.

Rhode Island quarterback Devin Farrell was 3 of 9 through the air to start things off, but he recovered well, as did last-minute Long Island starter Chris Howell, who was 0-8 early in the game.

Farrell ended up 19 of 32 for 193 yards through the air, with two touchdowns and the early interception. He added another 26 yards and a touchdown on the ground, while the final URI touchdown was a 1-yard scamper from Antwain Littleton Jr.

Howell finished the game 10 for 28 for 101 yards, along with the two interceptions. He added 45 rushing yards on 14 carries and scored the Sharks’ lone touchdown with a 6-yard burst late in the second quarter. 

Offensively, the teams actually were pretty even in most categories.

Rhode Island had 351 total yards. Long Island had 304. LIU rolled up 203 yards on the ground, while the hosts had 158. URI had 17 first downs, Long Island had 16.

The two areas that made the difference offensively were third-down conversions – Rhode Island was 9 of 17, while Long Island was 2 of 12 – and success in the red zone, with the Rams succeeding three times in three opportunities, and the Sharks going 1 for 3.

Defensively, Rhode Island got to Howell three times, while Farrell was able to elude the LIU defense for the entire contest. 

LIU’s Bell and Rafael Fasolino had a game-high nine tackles each, and Rohan Davy and Mitchell Garner set the pace for URI with seven apiece. 

Saturday's meeting was the second tussle between URI and LIU, with the first coming in 2024 – a 28-21 Rhode Island victory on the road.

Up next for Rhode Island will be a pair of nonconference matchups, before the Rams continue their quest for a second consecutive Coastal Athletic Association title.

First will be an FBS battle with Western Michigan and an opportunity for the Rams to record their first 5-0 start since 1957. 

Already 2-0 in CAA play this year, with wins over Campbell and Stony Brook, URI will close the season with six straight conference games. 

With the loss Saturday, Long Island falls to 1-3 on the season. 

Next week marks the start of Northeast Conference play for the Sharks, who will travel to play Stonehill in North Easton, Massachusetts. 

If you missed any of the action live, a full replay can be found on FloCollege.

Final Stats For Rhode Island Football Victory Over Long Island University

StatLong IslandRhode Island
Total Yds304351
Pass Yds101193
Rush Yds203158
Penalties6-404-35
1st Downs1617
3rd Downs2-129-17
4th Downs1-30-0
Total Plays6369
Avg Yds/Play4.85.1
Avg Yds/Completion10.110.2
Avg Yds/Rush5.84.3
Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg)222 (6.9)158 (4.3)
Red Zone1-33-3
Time of Poss28:58:0031:02:00
Turnovers (Def Pts Off)2 (7)1 (0)
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Sacks (Def Yds)0 (0)3 (19)
TFL (Def Yds)4 (5)8 (24)
Points728

URI Football vs. Long Island Matchup Ends Quietly, Rams Win Homecoming Game 28-7

Rhode Island got one touchdown in each quarter and rolled to a 28-7 homecoming victory over Long Island University.

It's the fourth consecutive HC win for the Rams, who now are 4-0 overall. It's the fourth time in program history (130 years) going 4-0 to start the season. The last time was 2001.

Antwain Littleton Jr. Gets In For Rhode Island, Rams Lead 28-7

Littleton pushes in from a yard out!

Rhode Island Football Scores For Fourth Consecutive Quarter Against Long Island

The URI Rams add a fourth touchdown - one in each quarter - against the Long Island Sharks.

This time, it's Littleton running it in from 1 yard out for his fourth TD of the season. 

A play earlier, it looked like Littleton was going to push his way in, but the officials called him down at the 1-yard line.

White adds the extra point for a 28-7 lead over Long Island.

Buchanan is called for unsportsmanlike conduct, and the penalty will be enforced after the kickoff.

There are nine minutes left in the game.

Third Quarter Ends In Rhode Island, Rams Up 21-7 On Long Island

After three quarters, the Rhode Island Rams are up 21-7 and 15 minutes from a homecoming victory!

Watch The Latest Devin Farrell Keeper For URI Football

Farrell from 2 yards out!

Rhode Island Rams Add To Lead Against Long Island, Rams Ahead 21-7

The Rams keep it on the ground, and dual-threat quarterback Farrell is able to run it in from 2 yards out on second down. White adds the extra point.

Rhode Island leads 21-7.

Great Field Position For Rhode Island Football

URI special teams was able to pin the ball inside the 5-yard line after a punt, and Long Island was unable to get anything going.

The Sharks were forced to punt from inside their own end zone. 

Buchanan fielded it at the LIU 35, and he returns it to the 6-yard line.

It's first and goal for the Rams with just under 11 minutes left in the third quarter.

Second Half Underway In Rhode Island - Long Island Defensive Showdown, Rams Lead 14-7

Long Island kicks off to Rhode Island to start the second half at Meade Stadium! 

Rams lead 14-7.

First-Half Stats From Rhode Island Football vs. Long Island University 2025

StatLong IslandRhode Island
Total Yds209186
Pass Yds51109
Rush Yds15877
Penalties2-101-5
1st Downs108
3rd Downs1-75-9
4th Downs1-20-0
Total Plays3835
Avg Yds/Play5.55.3
Avg Yds/Completion10.210.9
Avg Yds/Rush7.24.5
Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg)161 (7.7)77 (4.5)
Red Zone1-21-1
Time of Poss15:5214:08
Turnovers (Def Pts Off)2 (7)1 (0)
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Sacks (Def Yds)0 (0)1 (3)
TFL (Def Yds)2 (2)4 (6)
Points714

Rhode Island, Long Island Head Into Halftime - Host Rams Lead 14-7

That's 30 minutes down, 30 to go. URI is up 14-7 and in position for a fourth straight homecoming win.

Chris Howell Does It Himself For Long Island

Howell scrambles in from 6 yards out. Sharks only down 14-7 now, as first half comes to a close.

LIU Answers, Gets On The Board Against Rhode Island, Rams Lead 14-7

With less than a minute left in the second quarter, Long Island is able to cut its deficit against URI in half, getting a 6-yard touchdown scramble from Howell. Maiberg adds the extra point to cut the URI lead to 14-7.

Howell is 5 for 16 through the air with two interceptions, but he's 20 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.

URI Defense Smothers Long Island Again

Long Island threatens, but the promising drive ends with a missed 37-yard field goal attempt from redshirt freshman kicker Lance Maiberg. He's 0 for 3 for the season.

Rhode Island leads 14-0 with five minutes left in first half.

URI Extends Lead To Start Second Half Against LIU

Farrell to Buchanan for 35 yards and a score! Rams up 14-0.

Rhode Island Scores On First Possession Of Second Quarter vs. LIU, Rams Lead 14-0

Farrell connects with Buchanan once again, this one for a 35-yard touchdown bomb on third and 8. The score helps Buchanan to a tie for sixth on URI's all-time list for touchdown catches. 

White adds the extra point to give the Rams a 14-0 advantage with 11 minutes left in the first half.

First Quarter Ends Between Rhode Island Football And Long Island, URI Leads 7-0

After 15 minutes and three interceptions, Rhode Island leads Long Island 7-0.

The second quarter will start with a third-and-1 opportunity for LIU.

Missed URI's First Touchdown? No Worries - Here It Is!

Farrell to Kwarteng!

Rhode Island First On The Board In Defensive Battle With LIU, Rams Ahead 7-0

Farrell scrambles for 16 yards and a Rams first down, and Littleton follows with a 8-yard burst up the middle. 

Farrell completes a 22-yard pass to redshirt junior Marquis Buchanan, who steps out of bounds just inside the 10-yard line.

On first and goal from the 9, Littleton runs forward for five yards. He gets another yard on the next play.

Farrell connects with redshirt junior receiver Aboraa Kwarteng for a 5-yard touchdown strike to put the Rams ahead 6-0. It's his first touchdown catch of the year.

Graduate kicker Garth White puts one through for the extra point. Rams lead 7-0 with a minute to go in the first quarter.

Justin Carcel Again For Rhode Island - Interception!

Check out Carcel's second pick against Long Island.

Another Interception For Rhode Island Against Long Island

This game now has as many interceptions as completions. 

While about to be sacked, Howell blindly tosses the ball downfield and right into the waiting arms of Carcel at midfield. 

Rhode Island takes over at its own 45-yard line. 

Howell is 0 for 8 with two INTs for LIU.

Farrell is 3 for 9 with one INT for URI.

Interception Sharks! Long Island Gets One Back

LIU's Jalen Bell picks off URI's Devin Farrell!

Defenses Shining Early - Long Island Interception Against Rhode Island

Rhode Island had the momentum after stopping LIU on fourth down, but a third-down pass from redshirt junior quarterback Devin Farrell is tipped an intercepted by Long Island's sophomore DB Jalen Bell.

Farrell is 1 for 7 with an interception. Howell is 0-7 with an interception for LIU.

The Sharks get the ball back at their own 44.

URI Stops Long Island On Fourth And 11

The Rhode Island defends keeps the Sharks from scoring, despite the huge running performance from Ross, who has 75 yards on five attempts.

Rhode Island takes over on its own 23, and Antwain Littleton Jr. gets things started with an 18-yard run.

LIU Makes First Big Threat In Battle With Rhode Island Football

Redshirt junior running back O'Shawn Ross Jr. breaks free for 45 yards up the middle to get the Sharks to the URI 20.

Watch The First Of Justin Carcel's Interceptions For Rhode Island

The first of two interceptions for Justin Carcel.

Rhode Island Interception For Game's First Turnover Against Long Island

Howell drops back and goes deep for LIU, but he's picked off by senior defensive back Justin Carcel at the URI 23-yard line.

Rhode Island is unable to capitalize and is forced to punt for the second time after another empty drive.

Football Time In Rhode Island!

Host Rhode Island wins the coin toss and has deferred to the second half. 

The Rams kick off to Long Island to start this showdown at Meade Stadium!

The Sharks get the ball at their own 40.

Luca Stanzani has made most of the passing attempts for the Sharks this year, but redshirt sophomore Chris Howell gets the ball to start this one as a last-minute announcement. He had completed 1 of 9 passes this season. 

Fast Fact: Long Island Football

LIU earned its first win over an FBS opponent on Sept. 6 with a 28-23 victory over Eastern Michigan. The Sharks previously were 0-9, including a 55-0 lost to the Florida Gators to start the 2025 season.

It's Homecoming At Rhode Island!

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When Is The Long Island vs. Rhode Island Football Game?

The Long Island University Sharks will take on the Rhode Island Rams at Meade Stadium in Kingston, Rhode Island, on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Central.

How To Watch The Long Island University vs. Rhode Island Football Stream

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Highlights, replays and breaking news will be available on both platforms. 

2025 Long Island University vs Rhode Island


About Long Island University Football

The LIU Sharks chose to open their 2025 campaign with a huge test – the FBS Florida Gators, who were ranked in the top 25 at the time. The result was a 55-0 beating in the Swamp, though it was a great learning opportunity that came with national exposure.

Long Island rebounded with a 28-23 win on the road against Eastern Michigan but returned home a week later and lost its homecoming game to Sacred Heart, 24-21.

Now, the Sharks will be looking to ruin Rhode Island’s homecoming festivities and the Rams’ bid for a fourth straight homecoming win. All-time, URI is 41-55-1 on homecoming, so it’s more than possible. 

The trip to Kingston will be LIU’s third time playing on the road in four games.

Despite the loss last week, Long Island freshman defensive lineman Naquan Johnson was named the NEC Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office Rookie of the Week and was recognized as the NEC Prime Performer for Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Against Sacred Heart, Johnson had two sacks for -18 yards and four tackles for a loss (for a combined -29 yards). He had eight tackles overall (six solo, two assisted) and forced a fumble.

Can Johnson rally the rest of the LIU defense and shut down the Rams the same way Holy Cross did?

How To Watch LIU Football Games In 2025

All of Long Island’s conference games can be watched live on NEC Front Row, the official streaming platform of the Northeast Conference.

LIU Freshman Naquan Johnson Already Racking Up The Awards

Freshman defensive lineman Naquan Johnson was named the NEC/Atlantic Tomorrow's Office Rookie of the Week for his contributions in the Sharks’ meeting with Sacred Heart on Sept. 13.

About Rhode Island Football

In 2023, Rhode Island was 6-5 overall, 4-4 in conference play and disappeared into the middle of the CAA standings. 

In 2024, things clicked early for the Rams, who started at 1-1 and then rattled off seven consecutive wins. They finished the regular season at 10-2, including a 7-1 performance in conference games. In the playoffs, Rhode Island defeated Central Connecticut State 21-17 and fell to Mercer, 17-10, closing the season at 11-3.

URI knocked off Bryant in the final game of the regular season to claim the program’s first CAA title and first conference championship in almost four decades. But how is that possible, if Richmond was 8-0 in conference play and also was named CAA champion?

Well, Rhode Island was awarded the title because the team’s only conference loss was to Delaware, which was transitioning to the FBS level and not officially part of the CAA race. The Blue Hens were considered an independent team for the 2024 season and were not eligible for the FCS Playoffs either. 

So why did Richmond’s participation count, when the Spiders also were leaving the CAA? It’s because the Spiders’ move was lateral – a shift to the Patriot League, which is part of the FCS landscape.

Hence the asterisk for some when it comes to Rhode Island, and the Rams’ clearly want to prove something in 2025.

After scoring 62 points in their first two games this year, the temporary shift away from CAA play also saw the Rams move away from scoring touchdowns. 

Their game against Holy Cross last week was labeled a “defensive battle,” while three field goals from Garth White lifted URI to a 9-7 win.

Which Rhode Island team will show up against Long Island this week?

How To Watch Rhode Island Football Games In 2025

CAA Football and Rhode Island football home games will stream live on FloCollege and the FloSports app.

Game replays, highlights and breaking news will be posted on both platforms.

Here’s Some BIG News About Rhode Island Football In 2026

Rhode Island will play its 2026 football home games at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, as their home venue, Meade Stadium, is set to undergo major renovations after the 2025 campaign. 

The 10,500-seat Centreville Bank Stadium is the home of the area’s professional soccer team, the Rhode Island FC of the USL Championship. It opened in May 2025. 

Long Island Football Schedule 2025

All Times Eastern

  • Aug. 30 (Sat): Florida 55, Long Island 0 (L)
  • Sept. 6 (Sat): Long Island 28, Eastern Michigan 23 (W)
  • Sept. 13 (Sat): Sacred Heart 24, Long Island 21 (L)
  • Sept. 20 (Sat): 6 p.m. at Rhode Island
  • Sept. 27 (Sat): 1 p.m. at Stonehill
  • Oct. 4 (Sat): 1 p.m. at Mercyhurst
  • Oct. 18 (Sat): Noon vs. Robert Morris
  • Oct. 25 (Sat): Noon vs. New Haven
  • Nov. 1 (Sat): Noon at Central Connecticut State
  • Nov. 8 (Sat): Noon vs. Duquesne
  • Nov. 15 (Sat): Noon at Saint Francis
  • Nov. 22 (Sat): Noon vs. Wagner

Rhode Island Football Schedule 2025

All Times Eastern

  • Aug. 29 (Fri): Rhode Island 31, Campbell 20 (W)
  • Sept. 6 (Sat): Rhode Island 31, Stony Brook 17 (W)
  • Sept. 13 (Sat): Rhode Island 9, Stony Brook 7 (W)
  • Sept. 20 (Sat): 6 p.m. vs. LIU
  • Sept. 27 (Sat): 6:30 p.m. at Western Michigan
  • Oct. 3 (Fri): 7 p.m. vs. Brown
  • Oct. 11 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. New Hampshire
  • Oct. 18 (Sat): 3:30 p.m. at UAlbany
  • Oct. 25 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Bryant
  • Nov. 8 (Sat): 2 p.m. at Elon
  • Nov. 15 (Sat): 1 p.m. at Maine
  • Nov. 22 (Sat): 1 p.m. vs. Hampton

Long Island Football Roster For 2025

Here is where fans can find the Long Island University football roster.

Rhode Island Football Roster For 2025

Here is where fans can find the Rhode Island football roster.

Predicted CAA Football Rankings For 2025

Voted on by the conference’s head coaches

  1. Rhode Island – 163 points (8 first-place votes)
  2. Monmouth – 142 points (4 first-place votes)
  3. Villanova – 139 points (2 first-place votes)
  4. Stony Brook – 125 points
  5. New Hampshire (UNH) – 119 points
  6. Towson – 108 points
  7. William & Mary – 104 points
  8. Elon – 98 points
  9. Maine – 71 points
  10. Campbell – 53 points
  11. Hampton – 50 points
  12. UAlbany – 47 points
  13. Bryant – 32 points
  14. North Carolina A&T – 23 points

Latest Division I FCS Rankings 

AFCA FCS Coaches Poll For Sept. 14, 2025

  1. North Dakota State (3-0) - Previously: 1
  2. South Dakota State (3-0) - Previously: 2
  3. Tarleton State (4-0) - Previously: 3
  4. Illinois State (2-1) - Previously: 4
  5. Montana (2-0) - Previously: 7
  6. (T6) Montana State (1-2) - Previously: 6
  7. (T6) Rhode Island (3-0) - Previously: 5
  8. Idaho (2-1) - Previously: 10
  9. UC Davis (1-1) - Previously: 9
  10. Lehigh (3-0) - Previously: 12
  11. Southern Illinois (2-1) - Previously: 14
  12. (T12) Tennessee Tech (3-0) - Previously: 16
  13. (T12) Villanova (1-1) - Previously: 11
  14. UIW (1-2) - Previously: 8
  15. ACU (1-2) - Previously: 13
  16. Jackson State (2-1) - Previously: 15
  17. North Dakota (1-2) - Previously: 17
  18. Monmouth (N.J.) (2-1) - Previously: 18
  19. Northern Arizona (2-1) - Previously: 19
  20. Austin Peay (2-1) - Previously: 23
  21. South Dakota (1-2) - Previously: 20
  22. Sacramento State (1-2) - Previously: 21
  23. New Hampshire (2-1) - Previously: 24
  24. Youngstown State (2-1) - Previously: 25
  25. Mercer (1-1) - Previously: 22

Dropped Out: None

Others Receiving Votes: West Georgia, 63; Lamar, 43; Presbyterian, 40; Southeastern Louisiana, 28; Bryant, 21; Furman, 16; Lafayette, 11; Dartmouth, 9; Harvard, 9; Stephen F. Austin, 6; Elon, 5; Nicholls, 5; Northern Iowa, 5; Gardner-Webb, 3; South Carolina St., 3; East Tennessee St., 2; Richmond, 2; Southeast Missouri St., 2; Central Arkansas, 1.

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