Fordham at Merrimack
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (Interstat) — Two teams looking to end difficult seasons on a positive note will meet Saturday when the Merrimack Warriors host the Fordham Rams at Duane Stadium.
Fordham (1-10) enters the contest on a five-game losing streak, including a 14-0 shutout loss at Georgetown last Saturday. The Rams’ offense has struggled, failing to score more than 19 points during the skid. Quarterback Gunnar Smith passed for 208 yards in the loss.
Merrimack (3-7) is coming off a narrow 42-37 road loss to Sacred Heart in a high-scoring affair. Quarterback Ayden Pereira was dynamic in the defeat, accounting for four total touchdowns. He rushed for 169 yards and two scores while also throwing for two more. Running back Brendon Wyatt added 93 rushing yards and a touchdown.
The Warriors’ offense, which put up 37 points last week, will face a Fordham defense that has allowed an average of 30 points per game this season. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Merrimack is projected to win 37-28.
The game will be the season finale for both programs.