Robert Morris Colonials at Merrimack Warriors
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Merrimack improves to 3-0 at home this season with a 24-7 victory over Robert Morris
After RMU went 92 yards in five plays on its opening possession to take a 7-0 lead, Merrimack allowed just 129 yards the rest of the way.
Ayden Pereira was just 5-of-13 passing for 73 yards with an interception for Merrimack (3-3). But his 5-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter gave Merrimack a 17-7 lead.
McElroy's 1-yard touchdown run capped a seven-play, 97-yard drive with 3:31 remaining.
Cooper Panteck had 120 yards passing with one touchdown and two interceptions for Robert Morris (1-4), which closed out its nonconference season against one of the two FCS independents.
Kamden Wyatt made his third career interception — his first with Merrimack — with six minutes left in the third quarter near the red zone.
The Colonials' Northeast Conference slate begins next Saturday against defending champion Central Connecticut State.
How To Watch
How can I watch Robert Morris Colonials vs. Merrimack Warriors?
- TV Channel: Colonials at Warriors 2021 College Football, week 6, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:26 | Chaz Middleton 12 Yd pass from Cooper Panteck (Jayson Jenkins Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 3:22 | Carlton Thai 34 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:53 | Brendon Wyatt 20 Yd pass from Aveon Smith (Carlton Thai Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:01 | Ayden Pereira 5 Yd Run (Carlton Thai Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:31 | DeMarcus McElroy 1 Yd Run (Carlton Thai Kick) |
Statistics
 RMU |
 MRMK |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 2-9 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 221 | Total Yards | 337 |
| 127 | Passing | 114 |
| 12/23 | Comp/Att | 8/17 |
| 5.5 | Yards per pass | 6.7 |
| 94 | Rushing | 223 |
| 20 | Rushing Attempts | 51 |
| 4.7 | Yards per rush | 4.4 |
| 6-39 | Penalties | 8-68 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 20:56 | Possession | 39:04 |
Game Information
Location: North Andover, MA
Attendance: 15,426 · Capacity:
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