FCS-CFB Game Preview: Bryant Bulldogs (2-5) vs. Rhode Island Rams (6-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Meade Stadium, Keaney Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Broadcast: FloCollege / Varsity Network (radio)

Weather Forecast: 59°F, partly cloudy, winds 8–10 mph, no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Rhode Island Rams:

Last game: 38-21 win vs. UAlbany

Offense: 31.4 PPG, 412 YPG (balanced attack led by QB Devin Farrell).

Defense: 21.7 PPG allowed, 340 YPG allowed.

Strength: Passing efficiency and defensive front (led by A.J. Pena).

Bryant Bulldogs:

Last game: 41-14 loss vs. Maine

Offense: 20.1 PPG, 345 YPG (pass-heavy, but turnover-prone).

Defense: 33.6 PPG allowed, 420 YPG allowed.

Weakness: Secondary struggles, -6 turnover margin.

Injury Report

Rhode Island: No major injuries; RB Malik Grant (probable, minor ankle tweak).

Bryant: QB depth intact; WR rotation thin due to minor injuries.

Key Player Matchups

QB Devin Farrell (URI): 1,985 yards, 16 TD, 4 INT, 68% completion – coming off a 333-yard, 4-TD game.

RB Malik Grant (URI): 804 yards, 9 TD – ran for 204 yards and 3 TD vs. Bryant in 2024.

WR Kahari Hammond (URI): 612 yards, 5 TD – deep threat.

LB A.J. Pena (URI): 34.5 career sacks – program record.

QB Zevi Eckhaus (BRY): 1,420 yards, 9 TD, 7 INT – inconsistent under pressure.

RB Daniel Adeboboye (BRY): 412 yards, 3 TD – key to sustaining drives.

WR Anthony Frederick (BRY): 498 yards, 4 TD – top receiving option.

Series History

All-time: Rhode Island leads 5–0.

At Meade Stadium: URI 3–0.

Last meeting: URI 35, Bryant 21 (2024) – URI clinched a share of the CAA title.

Betting Trends

Rhode Island: 5-3 ATS this season; 3-1 ATS at home.

Bryant: 2-5 ATS; 0-3 ATS in CAA play.

Totals: URI 4 of 8 OVER; Bryant 5 of 7 OVER.

Head-to-Head: URI 5-0 SU vs. Bryant; 4-1 ATS.

Projection: Rhode Island 38 – Bryant 17

Game Odds

Bryant Bulldogs                51.5

Rhode Island Rams          – 18.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025