UAlbany Great Danes at Rhode Island Rams
· NCAA - Football
Grant rushes for 3 TDs, Rhode Island blocks FG try on final play in rallying for 20-17 victory
With the Rams (9-2, 6-1 Coastal Athletic Association) trailing 17-0 at halftime to the Great Danes (3-8, 1-6), Grant scored on runs of 42, 3 and 7 yards, the final touchdown coming with 9:36 left in the fourth quarter.
Albany had a short field for its final drive after Jacari Carter returned a punt 23 yards to the Rhode Island 24 with 1:27 remaining. The Great Danes were third-and-18 on the Rhode Island 19 when they went for the field goal but John Opalko's 36-yard try was blocked. Albany's previous drive ended when Weber's pass from the Rhode Island 11 was picked off by Andre Depina-Gray at the 3.
Grant finished with 100 yards on 25 carries. Hunter Helms threw for 248 yards but was intercepted twice.
Van Weber threw for 354 yards on 31-of-51 passing with two touchdowns for Albany but was also intercepted twice. Levi Wentz caught nine passes for 138 yards.
How To Watch
How can I watch UAlbany Great Danes vs. Rhode Island Rams?
- TV Channel: Great Danes at Rams 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on MeTV Rhode Island.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 10:06 | John Opalko 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 0:40 | Alex Jreige 6 Yd pass from Van Weber (John Opalko Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:23 | Seven McGee 25 Yd pass from Van Weber (John Opalko Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:51 | Malik Grant 42 Yd Run (Ty Groff Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:44 | Malik Grant 1 Yd Run (Ty Groff PAT blocked) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:36 | Malik Grant 7 Yd Run (Ty Groff Kick) |
Statistics
 ALB |
 URI |
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|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 10-20 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 428 | Total Yards | 371 |
| 353 | Passing | 248 |
| 31/51 | Comp/Att | 13/26 |
| 6.9 | Yards per pass | 9.5 |
| 75 | Rushing | 123 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| 2.3 | Yards per rush | 3.5 |
| 12-105 | Penalties | 8-48 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 35:43 | Possession | 24:17 |
Game Information
Location: Kingston, RI
Attendance: 4,605 · Capacity:
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