Monmouth secures first-ever win against UNH in 42-21 rout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Monmouth football clinched its first-ever victory over New Hampshire with a 42-21 win on October 17, 2026, in Durham, N.H. The Hawks dominated the game, relying heavily on their run game, amassing 326 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Monmouth established an early lead by scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter and capitalized on New Hampshire's offensive struggles throughout the game. The win improves Monmouth's record to 5-2 and keeps them unbeaten in conference play.
- •Monmouth ran for 326 yards and four touchdowns.
- •The Hawks led 21-0 at the end of the first quarter.
- •Kenny Smith Jr. and Elijah Jennings each surpassed 100 rushing yards.
- •Monmouth improves to 5-2 and remains unbeaten in conference play.
- •The victory is Monmouth's first in history against New Hampshire.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Run game paves way for Monmouth's dominant first-ever win over UNH
"Monmouth football went on the road and dominated the Wildcats for four quarters, getting their first-ever victory over New Hampshire in a 42-21 rout.
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