Monmouth Hawks at Bryant Bulldogs
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Nelson rushes for career-high 244, scores three TDs as Monmouth defeats Bryant 35-7
The Hawks (8-1, 5-0 Coastal Athletic Association), ranked ninth in the FCS coaches' poll, rode a 21-point first half to win their sixth in a row.
Monmouth's defense held Bryant to just 226 yards despite not forcing a turnover. Bryant was 4 for 13 on third downs, and 1 for 3 on fourth downs.
Frankie Weaver completed 14 of 19 passes for 218 yards, with two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He connected with Nelson on a 49-yard scoring heave with 21 seconds remaining in the half to give Monmouth a 14-point lead heading into the break.
Nelson broke free on a 69-yard rush to the end zone on the Hawks' second drive of the game for the longest play of the game.
For the Bulldogs (2-7, 0-5), Zyheem Collick led with three catches for 69 yards. Bryant has now lost six straight after a 2-1 start that featured a win over FBS member UMass.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:50 | Rodney Nelson 69 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:57 | Koby Keenan 9 Yd pass from Jaden Keefner (Nicholas Stoyanovich Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:36 | Rodney Nelson 3 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:21 | Tra Neal 41 Yd pass from Frankie Weaver (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:17 | Gavin Nelson 8 Yd pass from Frankie Weaver (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:05 | Elijah Jennings 6 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
Statistics
 MONM |
 BRY |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 14 |
| 8-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-3 |
| 481 | Total Yards | 222 |
| 218 | Passing | 163 |
| 14/19 | Comp/Att | 15/34 |
| 11.5 | Yards per pass | 4.8 |
| 263 | Rushing | 59 |
| 48 | Rushing Attempts | 26 |
| 5.5 | Yards per rush | 2.3 |
| 5-35 | Penalties | 5-46 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 34:36 | Possession | 25:24 |
Game Information
Location: Smithfield, RI
Attendance: 2,500 · Capacity:
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