SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University football team hosts Franklin Pierce for the home opener on Saturday with a 4:00 p.m. kick-off.

The Particulars
Opponent: Franklin Pierce
Location: Beirne Stadium
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. ET
Watch Live: FloSports
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Game Notes: Bryant 

Series History

• This is the first meeting between Franklin Pierce and the Black and Gold.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

• Chris Yates was all over the field last week, recording a career-high 12 tackled and also adding 0,5 TFLs.
• Gary Cooper hauled in a career-high 78 yards vs. the Blue Hens.
• The Bulldogs are 12-9 at Beirne Stadium under Chris Merritt.
• Markiel Cockrell and Cole Nilles shined in their collegiate debut, with Cockrell scoring his first career touchdown and Cole Nilles tallying seven TKLs and two TFLs.

• This is the first game of the season for the Ravens. 
• Franklin Pierce finished with a 4-6 record last season.
• Adrian Parker returns for his second season behind center. He threw for seven scores in 2023.
• Alex Benitez led the team in rushing with 135 yards and seven TDs.
• Trey Sejour led the team in tackles with 43.

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