Rams Roar Back: Devin Farrell Leads Rhode Island to Thrilling FCS Playoff Win
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In a nail-biting matchup, Rhode Island's Devin Farrell tossed two first-quarter touchdown passes, setting the stage for a 27-19 victory over Central Connecticut in the FCS playoffs. The Rams, seeded ninth, will now face No. 8 UC Davis in the second round after the Aggies received a first-round bye. Rhode Island dominated the first half, with Farrell connecting with Omari Walker on a 54-yard pass that helped the Rams take a 24-7 lead at halftime. However, the game intensified in the fourth quarter, as Central Connecticut's Brady Olson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Damani Williams, narrowing the gap to 24-13. The Rams' strategy was significantly impacted by a blocked PAT by Dontay Bishop. The Blue Devils capitalized on a 59-yard interception return by Dekavis Preston, but Rhode Island responded with a 26-yard field goal by Garth White, making it a two-score game with five minutes remaining. Central Connecticut's final possession ended with the ball on the Rhode Island 40-yard line, leaving them just 90 seconds to mount a comeback. In this closely contested game, Olson attempted 62 passes, completing 35 for 311 yards, including two touchdowns. The Rams' victory marked their second win over Central Connecticut in the FCS playoffs, following a 21-17 win in last year's first round.
