Wagner Seahawks @ Bryant Bulldogs
Wagner slips by Bryant 23-20
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Brandon Peoples ran in the game-winning touchdown with 44 seconds left to help Wagner beat Bryant 23-20 on Saturday to claim a share of the Northeast Conference title with Sacred Heart.
Bryant started its last possession on its 35 and put together a 7-play, 27-yard drive, but Dalton Easton's Hail Mary pass was batted down in the end zone.
Brandon Peoples had five rushes for 26 yards and two scores for Wagner (7-4, 5-1). He put Wagner on the board with a short TD run in the first quarter. Wagner outgained Bryant 211-57 on the ground.
Easton threw for 321 yards and four touchdowns for Bryant (8-3, 4-2), but was hurt by four interceptions.
Easton connected with Keenan Thompson for a 61-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Then back-to-back TD throws, 17 yards to John Lavin and 14 to Taylor Barthelette, in the fourth quarter gave Bryant a 20-16 lead with 7:17 left.
Game Information
Smithfield, RI
2025 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 6-1 | 8-5 |
| Duquesne | 5-2 | 7-5 |
| Mercyhurst | 4-3 | 5-7 |
| Long Island University | 4-3 | 6-6 |
| Wagner | 4-3 | 5-7 |
| Stonehill | 3-4 | 4-8 |
| Robert Morris | 2-5 | 3-9 |
| New Haven | 0-0 | 5-5 |
| Saint Francis | 0-7 | 0-11 |
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| Villanova | 7-1 | 12-3 |
| New Hampshire | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Monmouth | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| William & Mary | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Maine | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Elon | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Campbell | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Bryant | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| UAlbany | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Hampton | 0-8 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit
12h
Mark Matthews, No. 3 OT in 2027 class, commits to Texas A&M
12h
Suspect arrested in shooting of Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy
13h
