New Hampshire Wildcats at Dartmouth Big Green
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Grayson Saunier leads Dartmouth to season-opening 27-20 win over New Hampshire
Saunier, who completed 22 of 30 passes for 244 yards, ran 1-yard for a 25-20 lead with 4:50 remaining in the game and ran for the two-point conversion to make it a seven-point lead.
New Hampshire’s final drive ended at the Dartmouth 23-yard line when Matt Vezza threw incomplete on fourth down.
The Wildcats led 10-0 after one quarter, then Crowther scored on a 10-yard run to make it 10-7 at halftime. Crowther's 16-yard touchdown run in the third quarter gave Dartmouth a 13-10 lead.
New Hampshire tied it with Nick Reed's 52-yard field goal in the third quarter, then Crowther's 33-yard TD run had Dartmouth back in front 19-13 after the extra point was missed.
Vezza's 38-yard touchdown pass to Chase Wilson put the Wildcats back ahead, 20-19, midway through the fourth before Dartmouth followed with a nine-play, 75-yard drive that ended with Saunier's go-ahead score.
Vezza was 22-for-35 passing for 273 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Wilson had six receptions for 120 yards for the Wildcats (2-2), ranked No. 23 in the FCS coaches' poll.
Grayson O’Bara had six receptions for 106 yards for the Big Green, who won their season opener for the 15th time in the last 16 seasons.
UNH leads the in-state series 21-20-2.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Dartmouth Big Green?
- TV Channel: Wildcats at Big Green 2021 College Football, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:03 | Matt Vezza 1 Yd Run (Nick Reed Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 1:00 | Nick Reed 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:27 | D.J. Crowther 4 Yd Run (Owen Zalc Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:45 | D.J. Crowther 16 Yd Run (Owen Zalc PAT failed) |
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FG | 3rd Period 3:21 | Nick Reed 52 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 10:05 | D.J. Crowther 33 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:43 | Chase Wilson 38 Yd pass from Matt Vezza (Nick Reed Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:53 | Grayson Saunier 1 Yd Run (Grayson Saunier Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 UNH |
 DART |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 2-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-12 |
| 3-5 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 361 | Total Yards | 432 |
| 273 | Passing | 244 |
| 22/35 | Comp/Att | 22/30 |
| 7.8 | Yards per pass | 8.1 |
| 88 | Rushing | 188 |
| 29 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 3.0 | Yards per rush | 5.7 |
| 1-5 | Penalties | 2-25 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 27:57 | Possession | 32:03 |
Game Information
Location: Hanover, NH
Attendance: 4,457 · Capacity:
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