Ohio defeats Rhode Island 41-20 as Rourke leads way
Nathan Rourke accounted for 263 yards of offense and three touchdowns and Ohio defeated Rhode Island 41-20 in a season opener on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rhode Island Rams
20
Ohio Bobcats
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URI | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
| OHIO | 7 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 41 |
Peden Stadium · 16,665 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ New Hampshire Wildcats | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Maine Black Bears | W 14-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UAlbany Great Danes | L 21-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Yale Bulldogs | W 41-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Brown Bears | W 13-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:24 20-41
Isaiah Coulter 38 Yd pass from Vito Priore (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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Touchdown 11:12 13-41
De'Montre Tuggle 55 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:40 13-34
De'Montre Tuggle 6 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 4:16 13-27
Louie Zervos 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:09 13-24
Aaron Parker 34 Yd pass from Vito Priore (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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Touchdown 10:01 6-24
Ryan Luehrman 4 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 0:12 6-17
C.J. Carrick 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:00 3-17
Tyler Tupa 22 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 10:18 3-10
Louie Zervos 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:34 3-7
C.J. Carrick 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:50 0-7
Nathan Rourke 5 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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OHIO
5 plays, 34 yards, 3:01 · End of Game
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URI 3:01
13 plays, 72 yards, 4:57 · Interception
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OHIO 7:58
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:22 · Interception
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URI 9:24
1 play, 38 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:24 20-41
Isaiah Coulter 38 Yd pass from Vito Priore (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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URI 9:30
6 plays, 10 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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OHIO 11:12
7 plays, 78 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:12 13-41
De'Montre Tuggle 55 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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URI 14:21
4 plays, 26 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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OHIO 0:40
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:40 13-34
De'Montre Tuggle 6 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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URI 2:10
5 plays, -2 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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OHIO 4:16
8 plays, 50 yards, 3:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:16 13-27
Louie Zervos 42 Yd Field Goal
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URI 8:09
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:09 13-24
Aaron Parker 34 Yd pass from Vito Priore (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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OHIO 10:01
10 plays, 72 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:01 6-24
Ryan Luehrman 4 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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OHIO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:07 · End of Half
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URI 0:12
8 plays, 68 yards, 2:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:12 6-17
C.J. Carrick 19 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 3:00
7 plays, 61 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:00 3-17
Tyler Tupa 22 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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URI 6:04
6 plays, 10 yards, 4:07 · Punt
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OHIO 10:18
6 plays, 45 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:18 3-10
Louie Zervos 37 Yd Field Goal
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URI 13:34
15 plays, 57 yards, 7:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:34 3-7
C.J. Carrick 35 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 5:50
13 plays, 94 yards, 6:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:50 0-7
Nathan Rourke 5 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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URI 12:28
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:32 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
URI
OHIO
21
1st Downs
23
4-14
3rd down efficiency
8-11
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
375
Total Yards
466
291
Passing
188
22/42
Comp/Att
16/23
6.9
Yards per pass
8.2
84
Rushing
278
23
Rushing Attempts
38
3.7
Yards per rush
7.3
4-37
Penalties
7-70
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
28:52
Possession
31:08
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