Monmouth defeats New Hampshire 42-21 in college football

Monmouth University defeated the University of New Hampshire 42-21 in a Saturday afternoon game at Wildcat Stadium. The victory moves Monmouth to a 5-2 or 5-3 record and 4-0 in the Coastal Athletic Association, while New Hampshire falls to 2-6 or 1-6 overall.

Monmouth’s offense was driven by rushing efforts from Kenny Smith Jr., who recorded 175 or 176 yards and two touchdowns, and Elijah Jennings, who added 126 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Frankie Weaver contributed 195 passing yards and two touchdown passes. The Hawks established an early lead, scoring on their first three possessions.

Despite the loss, New Hampshire players recorded significant individual defensive statistics. Sophomore linebacker Trevor Barry achieved a career-high 20 tackles, while safety Jackson Stone recorded 16 tackles. On the offensive side for the Wildcats, Myles Thomason rushed for 70 yards and an 11-yard touchdown, and quarterback Tommy McLeish completed 13 of 19 passes for 178 yards.