FCS No. 8 Rhode Island Football vs. Elon Football In CAA Week 2 Matchups

Week 2 of CAA football has matchups of Rhode Island football vs. Elon for CAA dominance, while Hampton and Bryant fight to stay in the conversation.

Sep 10, 2026 by Ava Curry

Replay: Rhode Island vs Elon | Nov 8 @ 2 PM3:03:29

If you've been sleeping through the first two weeks of FCS football, it's time to wake up. Week 2 of CAA football is ready to bring the heat, with one of the season's best matchups. Two CAA matchups are on their way, along with games you won't want to miss.

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FloCollege is streaming three CAA games this weekend, two of which are can't-miss CAA matchups.

Elon vs. Rhode Island - September 12, 12:00 PM ET

Elon and Rhode Island football start the weekend off, playing at noon on Saturday, September 12th. Rhode Island hosts Elon in the Rams' home opener.

In the CAA Preseason Poll, Rhode Island took the number one spot with 144 points, but Elon was close behind with 119. The Rams opened their season with an impressive 34-7 win over Merrimack, which placed them #8 on the FCS Week 0 poll. Playing FBS school Temple in Week 1, they took a loss, bumping them down to No. 13 in the AFCA Coaches Poll.

On the other hand, Elon heads into the matchup undefeated after Week 1. In their season opener, they beat Glenville State in a whopping 42-7. Their second game was won in a shutout against Davidson, 38-0. In the first two weeks, we have seen fierce dominance, with their defense only letting in a single touchdown so far.

This game will make moves in determining the end-of-season CAA winner.

Maine vs. Merrimack - September 12, 5:00 PM ET

After taking a loss to CAA's Rhode Island and former CAA team, Delaware, Merrimack will take on Maine in their third game of the season.

Maine took their first win of the season against CAA's Towson, and then lost their second game to Appalachian State in a rough 3-55.

After their season opener against Towson, punter Anthony Pecorella was named the CAA Special Teams Player of the Week for averaging 41 yards on seven punts. He will be a key factor in the success of the Week 2 match.

UNH vs. Stonehill - September 12, 6:00 PM ET

UNH football will close out the games streaming on FloCollege for Week 2, playing Stonehill College on their home turf. The UNH Wildcats have struggled this season with a record of 0-2 in their first two games, including a loss to CAA team UAlbany. In week 1, they took their second loss to Syracuse, scoring a single field goal to Syracuse's 66 points.

This week will prove to be a fair match as they face the 1-1 Stonehill. They took their first win of the season against CAA's Bryant, with a loss to New Haven the following week. Only playing each other twice over the past three years, UNH has won both games. They are looking to turn the tables on their 2026 record, but time will tell. Tune in at 6:00 pm ET to find out.

CAA's Major Games in Week 2

While you're switching between games on FloCollege, make sure to check out these other CAA games that will be sure to serve up a show.

UMass vs. Sacred Heart - September 12, 3:30 PM ET

Starting their season with a positive record, UMass will play Sacred Heart on Saturday, September 12th at 3:30 pm ET. UMass made a name for themselves in Week 1 after beating Big 10's Rutgers. The game caused waves in college football after a major upset by UMass. They had not won a football game since 2024, returning to the positive side by beating a Big 10 team.

Sacred Heart was welcomed into the CAA in Week 1 in a close game against Monmouth. While they did not end up with the win, both UMass and SHU have proven not to underestimate the underdog this year.

Ball State vs. Stony Brook - September 12, 2:00 PM ET

Another MAC school competes against the CAA with Ball State hosting Stony Brook at 2:00 pm ET on Saturday, September 12th. Ball State wasted no time starting their season against the 2025 National Champions, Ohio State. They took a loss to the Buckeyes, 3-56.

Stony Brook has had an intense offense in the 2026 season, scoring 30+ points in both of their games. They head into the matchup with a record of 1-1.

Campbell vs. Florida - September 12, 5:30 PM ET

In Week 2, the CAA meets the SEC in some major games.

The 2-0 Campbell Camels will take on the Florida Gators at 5:30 pm ET on September 12th. In Week 1, the Camels took down the #24 Western Carolina, leading them to receive votes heading into Week 2. Florida had a dominant offense in their season opener, racking up 66 total points. Campbell has seemed to continue to improve throughout each game and will prove a challenge to the Gators on Saturday.

Towson vs. South Carolina - September 7:00 PM ET

Towson has started off their season with a 0-2 record, losing to fellow CAA member Maine in Week 0 and Navy in Week 2. They are looking to turn themselves around in Week 3 against the 1-0 South Carolina Gamecocks. The Gamecocks opened their season by shutting out Kent State 57-0. Towson is among the bottom three in the CAA heading into Week 2 and could use this win to move ahead.

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