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Rhode Island opens season with 34-7 win over Merrimack
Alex McClelland ran for two touchdowns, while Tyler Budge threw a touchdown pass in his Rams debut.
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AUG 29, 2026
AUG 29, 2026
Rhode Island opened the season Friday night with a 34-7 victory over Merrimack.
Alex McClelland scored twice on short rushing touchdowns for the Rams. Tyler Budge threw a touchdown pass in his first game for Rhode Island.
McClelland accounted for two of Rhode Island’s scores, and Budge made an immediate impact in the season-opening win.
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