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College football: No. 23 Monmouth rides ground game past UNH, 42-21

Monmouth University’s high-powered rushing attack overwhelmed the University of New Hampshire 42-21 on Saturday, extending their conference dominance with a sixth touchdown on the ground. The No.

23 Wildcats amassed 301 rushing yards, led by sophomore running back Kenny Smith Jr., who accounted for 175 yards and two scores on 27 carries. Elijah Jennings also chipped in with 126 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Frankie Weaver added 195 passing yards and two more scores.

New Hampshire’s defense struggled to contain the ground game, allowing Monmouth to build a commanding lead en route to a 5-2 overall record and a 4-0 start in conference play. On the bright side for UNH, sophomore linebacker Trevor Barry recorded a career-high 20 tackles, including 12 solo stops, while Jackson Stone and Cohen Cook each surpassed personal bests with 16 and 12 tackles, respectively.

The Wildcats’ offense, meanwhile, found late momentum behind sophomore quarterback Tommy McLeish, who completed 13 of 19 passes for 178 yards and engineered three touchdown drives in the second half. With their next game on the horizon, Monmouth looks to keep their momentum alive, while UNH faces a tough road ahead in their remaining schedule.

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