DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Matt Vezza threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, and he added a score on the ground to help New Hampshire beat Albany 24-6 on Saturday in a Coastal Athletic Association opener for both teams.
New Hampshire had a touchdown drive in each of the first three quarters — with each being 12-plus plays and 75-plus yards. Denzell Gibson scored from the 1-yard line, Ryan Blagg caught a pass from 6 yards out on the 17th play of the drive, and Matt Vezza added a 3-yard run to cap a 97-yard drive.
Nick Reed added a 47-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter for a 24-point lead.
Myles Thomason rushed for 77 yards for New Hampshire (3-2, 1-0). Chase Wilson had 74 yards receiving.
Colin Parachek threw for a touchdown and an interception for Albany (1-4, 0-1).
New Hampshire's defense was led by Josh Fillion's fumble recovery and Kelby Hampton's 23-yard interception return.
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