Elon 10, at Rhode Island 31

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Interstat) — Rhode Island broke open a tight game with a big second-half surge and beat Elon 31-10 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Centreville Bank Stadium in a Coastal Athletic Association opener. The Rams improved to 2-1, while the Phoenix also moved to 2-1. The NCAA Football Championship Division contest was close into the second half before the home team took control. Tyler Budge threw two touchdown passes, and Mitchell Garner returned an interception for a touchdown to help Rhode Island pull away. The Rams scored 28 points in the fourth quarter, turning a narrow lead into… Read more...