2026 Sacred Heart vs Monmouth

Monmouth Defeats Sacred Heart 31-24 In Back-And-Forth Conference Matchup

Monmouth Defeats Sacred Heart 31-24 In Back-And-Forth Conference Matchup

Read the FloCollege recap for the game between Sacred Heart and Monmouth football.

Sep 5, 2026 by Tobias Linkin
Monmouth Defeats Sacred Heart 31-24 In Back-And-Forth Conference Matchup

Sacred Heart visits Monmouth played a back-and-forth game on Sept. 5 in their conference opener, but a late stop from the Hawks was the difference.

Monmouth entered the 2026 season ranked No. 23, but a tough 38-14 week 0 loss to Tennessee Tech in a battle of ranked teams left Monmouth with a chip on their shoulder and they delivered.

Sacred Heart played their first ever game as a member of the CAA conference. Despite strong performances from QB Poochie Snyder and WR Dean Hangey, the Pioneers fall short on the road.

Read the full FloCollege recap to catch the key moments from this CAA matchup.


  • 9:03 PM

    FINAL | Monmouth 31, Sacred Heart 24

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    Monmouth Makes The Late Defensive Stop, Wins 31-24

    Statistical Leaders

    • MON QB Frankie Weaver - 26/37, 237 YDS, 3 TD
    • SHU RB Chuck Webb - 18 CAR, 72 YDS
    • SHU WR Dean Hangey - 5 REC, 110 YDS, 2 TD
  • 9:01 PM

    4th 0:36 | Sacred Hart 24, Monmouth 31

    Review Overturns 4th Down Conversion, Monmouth Wins

    Poochie Snyder finds wide receiver Nick Gentilella for the first down, but a review overturns the stop and the Hawks take over. Monmouth will kneel out the clock and go to 1-1 on the season.

  • 8:51 PM

    4th 2:00 | Sacred Heart 24, Monmouth 31

    The Game Reaches The 2-Minute Warning

    Sacred Heart has a 2nd-&-15 as the game reaches the 2 minute warning in the fourth quarter.

  • 8:47 PM

    4th 2:54 | Sacred Heart 24, Monmouth 31

    Monmouth Leads! Sacred Heart Needs To Respond To Stay Alive

    Quarterback Frankie Weaver finds running back Kenny Smith Jr. leaking out of the backfield to give the Hawks a touchdown lead. Poochie Snyder and Sacred Heart needs a touchdown of their own or the game is effectively over.

  • 8:34 PM

    4th 8:08 | Sacred Heart 24, Monmouth 24

    The Pioneers Respond With A Field Goal, Tie Up The Game

    Sacred Heart drives down inside the 10-yard-line but is forced to settle for a field goal. The 23 yard attempt from Ryan Bocklet is good and the game is all square midway through the fourth quarter.

  • 8:24 PM

    4th 13:46 | Sacred Heart 21, Monmouth 24

    The Field Goal Is Good, Monmouth Retakes The Lead

    Sacred Heart stops Monmouth inside the red zone and they're forced to settle for a field goal. The 25 yard kick from Sky Sholder is good, and the Hawks retake the lead.

  • 8:19 PM

    End Of 3rd | Sacred Heart 21, Monmouth 21

    All Tied Up Going Into 4th Quarter

    Monmouth and Sacred Heart are tied at 21, but the Hawks are driving down the field.

    Statistical Leaders

    • MON QB Frankie Weaver - 20/28, 188 YDS, 2 TD
    • MON RB Kenny Smith Jr. - 9 CAR, 49 YDS, 1 TD
    • SHU WR Dean Hangey - 5 REC, 110 YDS, 2 TD
  • 8:12 PM

    3rd 3:02 | Sacred Heart 21 Monmouth 21

    Poochie Snyder Finds Dean Hangey For A Third Pioneer Touchdown

    The Poochie Snyder-Dean Hangey connection strikes once again! The two connect for the second time today on a 52 yard touchdown to tie up the game for the Pioneers on the road.

  • 8:02 PM

    3rd 6:16 | Sacred Heart 14, Monmouth 21

    Sacred Heart Forced To Punt, Hawks In Good Field Position

    The Pioneers long drive results in no points and they are forced to punt. Punter Jack O'Sullivan's kick goes just 15 yards and Monmouth has the ball with great field position near their 40-yard-line.

  • 7:51 PM

    3rd 11:31 | Sacred Heart 14, Monmouth 21

    Monmouth Takes The Lead Out Of Halftime

    Frankie Weaver finds running back Elijah Jennings who dives for the pylon to give the Hawks a seven point lead in the third quarter. The Pioneers trail for the first time since early in the first quarter.

  • 7:46 PM

    3rd 15:00 | Sacred Heart 14, Monmouth 14

    Second Half Is Live!

    The Hawks will start on offense in the third quarter looking to take the lead at home.

  • 7:27 PM

    Halftime | Sacred Heart 14, Monmouth 14

    We're At Halftime, With Sacred Heart And Monmouth Tied At 14

    Statistical Leaders

    • MON QB Frankie Weaver - 10/16, 111 YDS, 1 TD
    • SHU QB Poochie Snyder - 9 CAR, 50 YDS
    • SHU WR Dean Hangey - 4 REC, 58 YDS
  • 7:23 PM

    2nd 0:22 | Sacred Heart 14, Monmouth 14

    Frankie Weaver Ties Up The Game For Monmouth

    With just 22 seconds before halftime, quarterback Frankie Weaver finds wide receiver Gavin Nelson down the middle for the second Hawks touchdown of the afternoon. The game is tied as both teams prepare to head into the locker rooms.

  • 7:14 PM

    2nd 2:00 | Sacred Heart 14 Monmouth 7

    2-Minute Warning In Sacred Heart vs. Monmouth

    The Pioneers have the lead, but Frankie Weaver and the Monmouth offense is driving down the field trying to add points before the game reaches halftime.

  • 7:01 PM

    2nd 6:04 | Sacred Heart 14, Monmouth 7

    Field Goal Bounces Off The Uprights, Monmouth Takes Over

    Sacred Heart quarterback Poochie Snyder uses his legs to convert on 4th down and get the Pioneers into field goal range, but the 39 yard attempt four plays later from kicker Ryan Bocklet doinks off theright upright. The Hawks will take over on offense.

  • 6:48 PM

    2nd 13:37 | Sacred Heart 14, Monmouth 7

    Poochie Snyder Does It Again! Sacred Heart Takes The Lead

    Sacred Heart quarterback Poochie Snyder scores on an almost identical play to his first touchdown. He rolls out to the right and connects with Dean Hangey for both men's second touchdown of the game.

  • 6:44 PM

    End of 1st | Sacred Heart 7, Monmouth 7

    Monmouth And Sacred Heart Are Tied At The End Of The 1st Quarter

    Statistical Leaders

    • SHU QB Poochie Snyder - 5/7, 62 YDS, 1 TD
    • SHU QB Poochie Snyder - 6 CAR, 34 YDS
    • SHU WR Dean Hangey - 3 REC, 49 YDS
  • 6:36 PM

    1st 3:33 | Sacred Heart 7, Monmouth 7

    INJURY UPDATE: RB Mitchell Summers Leaves With Lower Body Injury

    Sacred Heart running back Mitchell Summers is tackled after a carry and goes down with an injury. Summers is forced to leave on a stretcher and the Pioneers will likely be without him for the remainder of the game.

  • 6:25 PM

    1st 5:07 | Sacred Heart 7, Monmouth 7

    Sacred Heart Responds With A Touchdown

    Sacred Heart quarterback Poochie Snyder rolls out to the right and finds wide receiver Jason Palmieri wide open in the end zone and the Pioneers respond to the Hawks by evening the score.

  • 6:15 PM

    1st 7:58 | Sacred Heart 0, Monmouth 7

    Monmouth Strikes First And Takes An Early Lead

    Monmouth running back Kenny Smith Jr. takes the short yardage carry and powers the ball through the Sacred Heart defense and makes his way into the end zone. The prolific Hawks offense is off to a fast start at home.

  • 6:11 PM

    1st 11:10 | Sacred Heart 0, Monmouth 0

    Monmouth Takes The Field For Their First Drive

    Sacred Heart's offense picks up one first down before having to punt. Now Monmouth and running back Elijah Jennings will start their drive near midfield looking to strike first and get on the scoreboard.

  • 6:06 PM

    1st 15:00 | Sacred Heart 0, Monmouth 0

    The Game Is Live!

    Sacred Heart and quarterback Poochie Snyder will begin with the ball on the road as underdogs against Monmouth.

  • 5:56 PM

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  • 5:52 PM

    Sacred Heart Makes Season Debut

    The Pioneers were picked to finish 10th in the CAA in the preseason football poll. It’s their first season as a member of the CAA.

  • 5:37 PM

    Monmouth Football Week 1 Result

    • 38-14 Loss To Tennessee Tech

    Statistical Leaders

    • TTU QB Jax Leatherwood - 24/25, 289 YDS, 4 TD
    • MON RB Elijah Jennings - 12 CAR, 78 YDS, 1 TD
    • TTU WR Gabe Nunez - 6 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD
  • 5:20 PM

    Sacred Heart Pioneers Football Schedule 2026

    • Saturday, Sept. 5 – at Monmouth – 2:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Sept. 12 – at UMass – 3:30 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Sept. 19 – at Elon – 6:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Sept. 26 – vs. New Hampshire – 12:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Oct. 3 – at Maine – 3:30 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Oct. 10 – vs. Stonehill – 12:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Oct. 17 – vs. Hampton – 12:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Oct. 31 – at Stony Brook – 12:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Nov. 7 – vs. Towson – 12:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Nov. 14 – vs. Bryant – 12:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Nov. 21 – at Merrimack – 12:00 p.m. ET
  • 5:02 PM

    Monmouth Hawks Football Schedule 2026

    • Saturday, Aug. 29 – at Tennessee Tech – L, 38-14
    • Saturday, Sept. 5 – vs. Sacred Heart – 2:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Sept. 12 – at Western Michigan – 6:30 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Sept. 19 – at UAlbany – 3:30 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Sept. 26 – at Dartmouth – 1:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Oct. 3 – vs. Towson – 1:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Oct. 17 – at New Hampshire – 1:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Oct. 24 – at Hampton – 2:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Oct. 31 – vs. Bryant – 1:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Nov. 7 – vs. North Carolina A&T – 12:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Nov. 14 – vs. Merrimack – 12:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, Nov. 21 – at Campbell – 1:00 p.m. ET
  • 4:48 PM

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