NC A&T Gets First Win Behind Defense, Freshman Kicker, Beating Rhode Island 22-18
Tyrek Brown returned a fumble 69 yards for a touchdown as the Aggies held off a late Rhode Island rally.
- North Carolina A&T upset Rhode Island 22-18 on Saturday night, securing the Aggies' first win of the 2026 season. Kevin White contributed a short touchdown run while the defense capitalized on four turnovers.
- Defensive standout Donavan Frederick anchored the Aggies' dominant performance with 13 tackles, including 10 solo and a sack. This defensive pressure forced four turnovers that directly created scoring opportunities throughout the game.
- Freshman kicker Asher Holland contributed field goals of 21, 31, and 41 yards. Tyrek Brown extended the lead by returning a fumble 69 yards for a touchdown after a critical sack by Donavan Frederick.
- Despite rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown, Rhode Island's Terrence Campbell could not spark a Rams comeback. Kamari Blankumsee intercepted a pass with five minutes remaining, ending the threat and preserving the victory.
- The Aggies travel to face Bryant next Saturday to continue their Coastal Athletic Association schedule. Rhode Island returns home to host Brown, seeking recovery from the loss.
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NC A&T gets first win behind defense, freshman kicker, beating Rhode Island 22-18
Kevin White had a short touchdown run and the defense turned one of four turnovers into a touchdown as North Carolina A&T upset Rhode Island 22-18 for its first win of the season. The Ram outgained the Aggies 398-303 in…
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kevin White had a short touchdown run and the defense turned one of four turnovers into a touchdown as North Carolina A&T upset Rhode Island 22-18 on Saturday night for its first win of the season. The Rams, ranked No. 19 in the Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision poll, outgained the […] The post NC A&T gets first win behind defense, freshman kicker, beating Rhode Island 22-18 appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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