WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. - The Bryant University football team travels to the Garden State to face #17/#18 Monmouth in a conference game on Saturday.
The Particulars
Opponent: Monmouth
Location: Kessler Stadium (Kessler Stadium)
Kickoff:Â 1:00 PM
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Live Stats:Â Sidearm Stats
Game Notes:Â Bryant |Â Monmouth
Series History
- This is the tenth match up between the Bulldogs and the Hawks, with Monmouth leading the all-time series 8-1. Bryant's lone win came in 2012 in New Jersey (27-24).
- The Black and Gold are 1-4 in New Jersey against the Hawks.
- Since joining the CAA, Monmouth is outscoring Bryant 90-24.
Bulldogs Notes and Notables
- The Bulldogs' defense ranks third in the conference in both Red Zone Defense (75%) and Scoring Defense (22.6 ppg). Bryant has forced a turnover in six games this season and has multiple turnovers in four games, including back-to-back games.
- The Black and Gold are 3-2 on the road this season, and 2-0 against the CAA on the road. The Bulldogs are averaging 336 YPG against FCS teams on the road and are averaging 21.25 PPG, while holding teams to 15.2 PPG.
- Sean Wilson Jr. posted a career-high seven receptions and 103 yards against Stony Brook. This was his third game this season with 5+ receptions and his fourth with 50+ receiving yards. Wilson has had a reception in every game this year and only has two games without at least 40 receiving yards.
- Ryan Tyler Williams has had a nose for the football; he's recorded a forced fumble in back-to-back games. He has at least three tackles in three consecutive games.
- The Bulldogs have tallied 100 yards rushing in all but one game this year. They have at least 30 rushing attempts in every game, and last week against Stony Brook tallied a season-high 193 rushing yards as a team. Bryant has a rushing TD in five of eight games and has found the end zone on the ground in four consecutive contests.
A bit about the Hawks
- Monmouth heads into Saturday with a 6-2 record and 5-0 in the conference. The Hawks are currently on a five-game winning streak.
- Monmouth allows 0.25 sacks per game, which leads the conference and the country. The Hawks also convert third downs at a 50% success rate, which is first in the conference and third in the nation.
- Frankie Weaver has thrown for 16 passing touchdowns and 1,865 yards this season, while averaging 233 yards per game.
- Jaeden Jones leads the team in tackles (70), interceptions (2), and pass breakups (3).
- The Hawks are 2-0 at home this year, both being conference games.