Rhode Island’s gridiron grit was on full display Saturday as the Rams snagged their sixth consecutive victory, defeating the Maine Black Bears 24-14 before a packed Homecoming crowd at Meade Stadium. The Rams (7-1, 4-0 CAA) proved unstoppable, powering through Maine with three rushing touchdowns and a defensive line that shut down any chance of a comeback.
After Maine’s Cooper Heisey opened scoring with a 7-yard touchdown reception from Carter Peevy, it was all Rhody from there. Quarterback Devin Farrell orchestrated two gritty drives, ending each with short touchdown runs—one to tie things up and another in the final minute of the first half to put the Rams ahead.
Maine (4-4, 2-3 CAA) managed to tie it up again early in the fourth on a 4-yard run by Brian Sanata-Fis, but Rhode Island answered with a fierce response. Farrell connected with Tommy Smith for a 46-yard bullet that took the Rams to Maine’s 3-yard line. Malik Grant sealed the drive with a bruising 1-yard run, giving Rhody a 21-14 edge…