Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Merrimack Warriors
· NCAA - Football
Thai's 3rd FG, with 1 second left, lifts Merrimack to 16-14 win over Central Connecticut
Thai's third field goal capped a seven-play, 66-yard drive after the Blue Devils took their only lead on Elijah Howard's 1-yard plunge with 1:32 to play.
Merrimack (2-2) was stymied all day but led 13-0 thanks to its defense. Ayden Pereira scored on a 5-yard run one play after a blocked punt and Thai's first field goal came after an intercept on the next possession.
Thai added a field goal in the middle of the third after a high snap on a punt set the Warriors up on the CCSU 7.
Howard, who finished with 91 yards on 16 carries, got the Blue Devils on the board with a 21-yard run with 9:23 left in the game.
Merrimack responded with a drive to the CCSU 10 but Thai's field-goal attempt was blocked and Christopher scooped it up and returned it close to 100 yards for a score, only to have a block-in-the-back penalty take away the go-ahead touchdown with 3:35 to play. But Howard capped a seven-play, 40-yard drive anyway.
How To Watch
How can I watch Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Merrimack Warriors?
- TV Channel: Blue Devils at Warriors 2021 College Football, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Scoring Summary
 |
TD | 2nd Period 14:02 | Ayden Pereira 5 Yd Run (Carlton Thai Kick) |
|
FG | 2nd Period 9:07 | Carlton Thai 28 Yd Field Goal |
|
FG | 3rd Period 7:43 | Carlton Thai 38 Yd Field Goal |
 |
TD | 4th Period 9:23 | Elijah Howard 21 Yd Run (Jack Hennessey Kick) |
|
TD | 4th Period 1:32 | Elijah Howard 0 Yd Run (Jack Hennessey Kick) |
|
FG | 4th Period 0:01 | Carlton Thai 19 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 CCSU |
 MRMK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 4-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 262 | Total Yards | 314 |
| 174 | Passing | 124 |
| 14/32 | Comp/Att | 12/30 |
| 5.4 | Yards per pass | 4.1 |
| 88 | Rushing | 190 |
| 31 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 2.8 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 3-30 | Penalties | 5-41 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 23:41 | Possession | 36:19 |
Game Information
Location: North Andover, MA
Attendance: 4,129 · Capacity:
College Football News
Louisville top rusher Isaac Brown 'out for a while' with leg injury
Louisville leading rusher Isaac Brown will be "out for a while" with a lower leg injury, coach Jeff Brohm said Monday.
2025 'College GameDay' Week 11: BYU at Texas Tech
In Week 11, "College GameDay" visits Lubbock, Texas for a showdown between BYU and Texas Tech. Check out fun facts and how to watch on ESPN now.
Where is 'College GameDay'? 2025 schedule, locations, recaps
It's time for a new season of "College GameDay" on ESPN! Check out the event hub page for weekly site details, recaps and other information.
2025 Allstate Playoff Predictor
Select your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.
College football takeaways: Key storylines and performances from Week 10
Our college football experts break down key storylines and performances from Week 10.