Monmouth defeats Dartmouth 31-28 on last-minute field goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Monmouth edged out Dartmouth 31-28 on September 26, thanks to a last-minute 25-yard field goal by Sky Sholder that deflected off the upright before going in. The game was tied at 28 with just over a minute left when Sholder's kick gave Monmouth their first non-conference win of the season. Quarterback Frankie Weaver had an impressive game, completing 33 of 42 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns. The victory places Monmouth at 3-2 overall and 2-0 in CAA play, while Dartmouth remains winless at 0-2. The win could strengthen Monmouth's postseason aspirations as they head into conference play.
- •Sholder's field goal came with 1:11 left in the game.
- •Weaver achieved his second career 300-yard game.
- •Monmouth outscored Dartmouth after an early tie.
- •Dartmouth's kicker attempted a long field goal as time expired.
- •Monmouth improves to 3-2 with the win.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Field goal doinked but wins for Monmouth in test against Dartmouth
"Sky Sholder hit a 25-yard field goal that ricocheted off the right upright as Monmouth escaped with a thrilling 31-28 win over Dartmouth.
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