Ty Groff's field goal lifts URI over Brown in Governor's Cup
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Ty Groff made a 43-yard field goal with 11 seconds left, leading URI to a 13-10 victory over Brown in the Governor's Cup held in Pawtucket, R.I. The win halted URI's two-game losing streak and extended their home winning streak to 17 games, the best in FCS. Senior linebacker Max Malo of Brown registered a career-high 19 tackles. URI head coach Jim Fleming highlighted the physicality of the game, asserting it was exceptionally hard-fought. URI now has a bye week before facing Yale on October 17, while Brown will seek redemption against Bryant next Saturday.
- •URI scored the winning field goal with 11 seconds remaining.
- •URI's home winning streak now stands at 17 games.
- •Brown linebacker Max Malo recorded 19 tackles in the defeat.
- •URI will play Yale next after a bye week.
- •Brown will host Bryant next Saturday.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Rhode Island football wins Governor's Cup in nail-biter against Brown
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Groff’s 43-yard field goal lifts URI past Brown in Governor’s Cup
"PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Ty Groff nailed a 43-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining to help URI beat Brown, 13-10, in the 44th edition of the Governor’s Cup. The win snapped the Rams’ two-game losing streak and extends their FCS-best home winning streak to 17 games. “Coming off a tough two game skid, we needed […]
"Brown had all the momentum, until Ty Groff's 43-yard field goal with 11 seconds sealed the win for URI at Centreville Bank Stadium on Oct. 3, 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 12:30 AMRhode Island football wins Governor's Cup in nail-biter against Brown
Brown had all the momentum, until Ty Groff's 43-yard field goal with 11 seconds sealed the win for URI at Centreville Bank Stadium on Oct. 3, 2026.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 11:56 PMGroff’s 43-yard field goal lifts URI past Brown in Governor’s Cup
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Ty Groff nailed a 43-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining to help URI beat Brown, 13-10, in the 44th edition of the Governor’s Cup. The win snapped the Rams’ two-game losing streak and extends their FCS-best home winning streak to 17 games. “Coming off a tough two game skid, we needed […]
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