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Poochie And The Pioneers: Sacred Heart Runs Past UNH For First CAA Win

Poochie And The Pioneers: Sacred Heart Runs Past UNH For First CAA Win

Sacred Heart beat New Hampshire 20-13 for its first CAA football win. See the final score, stats and highlights from the Week 4 matchup.

Sep 26, 2026 by Ajay Shah · Updated 10 minutes ago
Poochie And The Pioneers: Sacred Heart Runs Past UNH For First CAA Win

Sacred Heart finally broke through.

The Pioneers beat New Hampshire  20-13 on Saturday in Fairfield, Connecticut, earning their first victory of the 2026 season and first CAA win. Sacred Heart improved to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play, while UNH fell to 1-4 and 0-2.

Sacred Heart controlled the game on the ground, rushing for 243 yards on 59 attempts and holding the ball for 35:22.

Quarterback Poochie Snyder completed 8 of 10 passes for 95 yards and rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown. Chuck Webb added 85 rushing yards, while Darius Chukwuemeka finished with 75.

New Hampshire stayed within striking distance behind its own ground game. Myles Thomason broke loose for a 49-yard touchdown in the second quarter, while Joquez Smith finished with a game-high 107 rushing yards.

Sacred Heart led 13-10 at halftime before Snyder's 2-yard touchdown run made it 20-10 in the third quarter. UNH answered with a field goal but never scored again.

Snyder then delivered the clinching play with two minutes remaining, breaking free for 28 yards on third-and-5 to give Sacred Heart the first down it needed to run out the clock.

Sacred Heart leaves its home opener with its first CAA victory, while New Hampshire remains winless in conference play.

  • 6:50 PM

    FINAL: Sacred Heart Beats New Hampshire 20-13

    Final Team Stats

    • Total yards: Sacred Heart 338, New Hampshire 262

    • Rushing yards: Sacred Heart 243, New Hampshire 181

    • Passing yards: Sacred Heart 95, New Hampshire 81

    • First downs: Sacred Heart 19, New Hampshire 10

    • Third downs: Sacred Heart 7-of-15, New Hampshire 2-of-11

    • Fourth downs: Sacred Heart 2-of-3, New Hampshire 0-of-1

    • Turnovers: Sacred Heart 1, New Hampshire 0

    • Penalties: Sacred Heart 5 for 54 yards, New Hampshire 8 for 82

    • Time of possession: Sacred Heart 35:22, New Hampshire 24:38

    Final Player Leaders

    • Passing: Poochie Snyder (SHU), 8-of-10, 95 yards

    • Rushing: Joquez Smith (UNH), 18 carries, 107 yards

    • Sacred Heart rushing: Chuck Webb, 22 carries, 85 yards

    • Myles Thomason (UNH): 11 carries, 74 yards, TD

    • Darius Chukwuemeka (SHU): 11 carries, 75 yards

    • Poochie Snyder (SHU): 15 carries, 67 yards, TD

    • Receiving: Chris Leggett (SHU), 1 reception, 34 yards

    • Tackles: Trevor Barry (UNH), 16

    • Cohen Cook (UNH): 15 tackles, fumble recovery

    • Field goals: Ryan Bocklet (SHU) 2-of-2; Lucas Glassburn (UNH) 2-of-2

    Sacred Heart improves to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in the CAA, while New Hampshire falls to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in conference play.

  • 6:48 PM

    Poochie Snyder Seals It For Sacred Heart - 4th, 1:00

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    That should do it in Fairfield.

    Facing third-and-5, Poochie Snyder breaks free for 28 yards and a first down, moving Sacred Heart across midfield just before the two-minute timeout.

    With New Hampshire unable to stop the clock, the Pioneers can now kneel out the remaining time and secure their first win of the season and first CAA victory.

  • 6:47 PM

    Poochie Snyder Breaks Loose As Sacred Heart Tries To Close It Out - 4th, 2:00

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    Sacred Heart is two minutes away from its first win of the season, and Poochie Snyder just delivered a huge play.

    Facing third-and-5, Snyder takes off for 28 yards and a first down, moving the Pioneers across midfield to the New Hampshire 48.

    We've reached the two-minute timeout with Sacred Heart holding a seven-point lead and another fresh set of downs.

  • 6:43 PM

    Sacred Heart Takes Over After Fourth-Down Stop - 4th, 2:56

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    Sacred Heart's defense comes up with a huge stop with the game on the line.

    New Hampshire goes for it on fourth-and-1, but Joquez Smith is stopped for no gain, turning the ball over on downs.

    Sacred Heart takes possession with 2:56 remaining and a seven-point lead as the Pioneers try to close out their first win of the season.

  • 6:37 PM

    UNH Crosses Midfield With Game On The Line - 4th, 7:12

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    New Hampshire is on the move with its back against the wall.

    After a holding penalty backed up the Wildcats, Brooks Bentley helped dig them out with completions of 10 and 24 yards, the latter going to Colby Ramshaw for a first down.

    Myles Thomason follows with a 7-yard run into Sacred Heart territory as UNH searches for the tying touchdown with just over seven minutes remaining.

  • 6:30 PM

    Penalties Pile Up As Sacred Heart Drive Continues - 4th, 10:44

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    Things are getting chippy in Fairfield.

    Sacred Heart is flagged for unnecessary roughness early in the possession, but New Hampshire gives the yardage right back with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on B. Kleinpeter.

    The UNH penalty gives Sacred Heart a fresh set of downs as the Pioneers try to drain the clock and protect their seven-point lead.

  • 6:23 PM

    False Start Changes The Decision For UNH - 4th, 10:42

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    New Hampshire appeared ready to go for it on fourth-and-3 near midfield, but a costly false start changes the decision.

    The 5-yard penalty backs the Wildcats up from the UNH 47 to the 42, turning it into fourth-and-8. New Hampshire elects to send out the punt team instead.

    Another missed opportunity for the Wildcats with Sacred Heart still leading by seven.

  • 6:19 PM

    UNH Stuffs Sacred Heart On Fourth Down - 4th, 13:33

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    New Hampshire's defense comes up with a massive stop to keep this a one-score game.

    Sacred Heart goes for it on fourth-and-3 from the UNH 30, but Trevor Barry stops Poochie Snyder for no gain on a quarterback run.

    The Wildcats take over on downs with 13:33 remaining and a chance to drive for the tying score.

  • 6:16 PM

    WATCH: Cohen Cook Comes Up With The Fumble Recovery

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    Cohen Cook was in the kitchen.

    Sacred Heart's Darius Chukwuemeka loses the football after a 9-yard run, and Cook pounces on it to give New Hampshire the ball in Pioneers territory.

    It was the first turnover of the game and gave the Wildcats a chance to erase Sacred Heart's seven-point lead late in the third quarter.

    Watch Cook come up with the fumble recovery below:


  • 6:16 PM

    New Hampshire vs. Sacred Heart Stat Leaders After 3 Quarters

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    Sacred Heart has done most of its damage on the ground through three quarters, rushing for 190 yards on 44 carries. New Hampshire has 156 rushing yards, with two different Wildcats breaking off 49-yard runs.

    Stat Leaders

    • Passing: Poochie Snyder (SHU), 8-of-10, 95 yards

    • UNH passing: Brooks Bentley, 7-of-14, 35 yards

    • Rushing: Joquez Smith (UNH), 15 carries, 100 yards

    • Sacred Heart rushing: Chuck Webb, 21 carries, 84 yards

    • Myles Thomason (UNH): 6 carries, 56 yards, TD

    • Darius Chukwuemeka (SHU): 7 carries, 64 yards

    • Poochie Snyder (SHU): 10 carries, 30 yards, TD

    • Receiving: Chris Leggett (SHU), 1 reception, 34 yards

    • Tackles: Trevor Barry (UNH), 14

    • Turnovers: Sacred Heart 1, New Hampshire 0

    • Field goals: Ryan Bocklet (SHU) 2-of-2; Lucas Glassburn (UNH) 2-of-2

    Joquez Smith is the first player to reach 100 rushing yards, while Sacred Heart has spread its 190 rushing yards among seven different ball carriers.

  • 6:15 PM

    End Of 3rd Quarter: Sacred Heart Leads New Hampshire

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    One quarter to go in a rain-soaked Fairfield, and Sacred Heart holds a seven-point lead.

    The Pioneers scored the quarter's only touchdown on Poochie Snyder's 2-yard run, while New Hampshire answered with a field goal after Joquez Smith's 49-yard run.

    Sacred Heart has the football at the New Hampshire 35-yard line as the fourth quarter begins, putting the Pioneers in position to potentially make it a two-score game.

  • 6:12 PM

    Sacred Heart Goes Deep Into UNH Territory - 3rd, 1:10

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    Sacred Heart immediately flips the field after getting the football back.

    Poochie Snyder connects with C. Leggett for 34 yards, moving the Pioneers all the way to the New Hampshire 37-yard line.

    It's one of Sacred Heart's biggest passing plays of the afternoon, and the Pioneers are threatening again late in the third quarter.

  • 6:10 PM

    UNH Can't Capitalize On Turnover - 3rd, 1:50

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    New Hampshire gets excellent field position following Cohen Cook's fumble recovery, but the Wildcats can't turn it into points.

    Myles Thomason carries on all three plays and manages just 3 yards as Sacred Heart's defense forces a three-and-out.

    A short 17-yard punt gives Sacred Heart the ball at its own 28 with 1:50 remaining in the third quarter.

  • 6:07 PM

    Turnover! New Hampshire Recovers Sacred Heart Fumble - 3rd, 3:42

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    Now we have a real turnover.

    Sacred Heart running back Darius Chukwuemeka breaks off a 9-yard run but loses the football, and New Hampshire's Cohen Cook comes away with the recovery.

    The Wildcats take over at the Sacred Heart 48-yard line with 3:42 remaining in the third quarter and a chance to tie the game.

    In the pouring rain, ball security is becoming a major storyline in Fairfield.

  • 6:06 PM

    Mason Smith Walks Off Injured For New Hampshire - 3rd Quarter

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    New Hampshire defensive lineman Mason Smith walked off the field after appearing to be injured during the third quarter.

    We'll keep an eye on the UNH sideline to see whether No. 15 is able to return.

  • 6:02 PM

    UNH Capitalizes On Overturned Fumble - 3rd, 4:25

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 13

    New Hampshire turns the overturned fumble into points, but Sacred Heart keeps the Wildcats out of the end zone.

    Lucas Glassburn connects on a 23-yard field goal, his second make of the afternoon, to cut Sacred Heart's lead to 20-13.

    The Wildcats drove 70 yards on nine plays, highlighted by Joquez Smith's 49-yard run, before settling for three in the pouring rain.

    We've got a one-score game in Fairfield with 4:25 remaining in the third quarter.

  • 6:00 PM

    Fumble Overturned! New Hampshire Keeps The Ball - 3rd, 5:13

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 10

    New Hampshire catches a massive break after review.

    Joquez Smith was initially ruled to have fumbled at the Sacred Heart 4-yard line, with the Pioneers recovering. After review, the ruling is overturned, and New Hampshire retains possession deep in Sacred Heart territory.

    That's an enormous reversal for the Wildcats, who appeared to have wasted Smith's 49-yard run moments earlier.

    UNH's drive is alive with a chance to cut into the 10-point deficit.

  • 5:58 PM

    WATCH: Poochie Snyder Runs It In To Extend Sacred Heart's Lead

    Poochie Snyder called his own number and found the end zone.

    The Sacred Heart quarterback scored on a 2-yard touchdown run with 9:07 remaining in the third quarter, capping a five-play, 59-yard drive and giving the Pioneers a 20-10 lead over New Hampshire.

    Watch Snyder's touchdown run below:



  • 5:57 PM

    Disaster For UNH: Sacred Heart Recovers Fumble - 3rd, 5:13

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 10

    New Hampshire was on the verge of making this a one-score game, but Sacred Heart comes up with a massive turnover.

    After breaking loose for a 49-yard run, Joquez Smith carries again from the Sacred Heart 5 and gains a yard before fumbling at the 4-yard line.

    Sacred Heart's Jeremiah Lewis recovers the football, ending a promising seven-play, 71-yard UNH drive without any points.

    The Pioneers take over deep in their own territory with 5:13 remaining in the third quarter.

  • 5:56 PM

    Joquez Smith Rips Off 49-Yard Run - 3rd Quarter

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 10

    New Hampshire needs an answer, and Joquez Smith just provided a huge spark.

    Smith explodes up the middle for a 49-yard run, taking the Wildcats all the way to the Sacred Heart 7-yard line. He follows it with another 2-yard carry to set up UNH inside the 5.

    The Wildcats are knocking on the door, looking to cut into Sacred Heart's 10-point lead.

  • 5:51 PM

    Poochie Snyder Runs It In, Sacred Heart Extends Lead - 3rd, 9:07

    Sacred Heart 20, New Hampshire 10

    Sacred Heart has opened up the first double-digit lead of the afternoon.

    After Darius Chukwuemeka's 26-yard run jump-started the possession, Poochie Snyder connected with Dean Hangey for 21 yards to move the Pioneers into the red zone.

    Snyder finishes the five-play, 59-yard drive himself, scoring on a 2-yard run. The extra point is good, and Sacred Heart leads 20-10 with 9:07 remaining in the third quarter.

  • 5:48 PM

    Sacred Heart Immediately Breaks Into UNH Territory - 3rd, 11:04

    Sacred Heart 13, New Hampshire 10

    Sacred Heart wastes no time after getting the football back.

    Darius Chukwuemeka takes his first carry of the drive 26 yards down the left side, moving the Pioneers from their own 41-yard line to the New Hampshire 33.

    Sacred Heart is immediately threatening to extend its three-point lead as the rain continues to fall in Fairfield.

  • 5:45 PM

    UNH Goes Three-And-Out As Rain Falls - 3rd, 11:04

    Sacred Heart 13, New Hampshire 10

    New Hampshire can't take advantage of its defensive stop as the rain starts to come down hard in Fairfield.

    Myles Thomason carries twice for 4 yards before Brooks Bentley's third-down pass falls incomplete. The Wildcats are forced to punt after gaining just 4 yards on the possession.

    Sacred Heart takes over at its own 41-yard line with a three-point lead.

  • 5:42 PM

    New Hampshire Forces Sacred Heart Punt - 3rd, 12:26

    Sacred Heart 13, New Hampshire 10

    New Hampshire's defense gets the stop it needed to begin the second half.

    Sacred Heart picks up one first down on its opening possession but stalls near midfield. Poochie Snyder's third-down pass falls incomplete, bringing out the Pioneers' punt team for the first time today.

    A 49-yard punt goes for a touchback, and New Hampshire will take over at its own 20 with a chance to tie or take its first lead.

  • 5:40 PM

    Second Half Underway In Fairfield - 3rd, 14:56

    Sacred Heart 13, New Hampshire 10

    We are back underway in Fairfield, with Sacred Heart getting the football first and looking to build on its three-point halftime lead.

    Chuck Webb opens the half with a 3-yard run before Poochie Snyder connects with Jason Palmieri for 7 yards and a first down.

    Sacred Heart dominated possession in the first half, holding the ball for 20:23 and rushing for 134 yards.

  • 5:33 PM

    New Hampshire vs. Sacred Heart Team Stats At Halftime

    Sacred Heart 13, New Hampshire 10

    Sacred Heart controlled the football for more than 20 minutes in the first half and ran 34 times for 134 yards. The Pioneers also converted six of their 10 third downs and both fourth-down attempts.

    Here are the halftime team stats:

    • Total yards: Sacred Heart 163, New Hampshire 114

    • Rushing yards: Sacred Heart 134, New Hampshire 87

    • Passing yards: Sacred Heart 29, New Hampshire 27

    • First downs: Sacred Heart 12, New Hampshire 5

    • Third downs: Sacred Heart 6-of-10, New Hampshire 1-of-5

    • Fourth downs: Sacred Heart 2-of-2, New Hampshire 0-of-0

    • Penalties: Sacred Heart 3 for 25 yards, New Hampshire 4 for 50 yards

    • Turnovers: 0-0

    • Time of possession: Sacred Heart 20:23, New Hampshire 9:37

    The biggest difference has been possession. Sacred Heart held the ball for more than twice as long as New Hampshire and ran 39 offensive plays to UNH's 21 in the opening half.

  • 5:28 PM

    WATCH: Sacred Heart Punches It In On Fourth Down

    Sacred Heart's lone touchdown of the first half came with 8:00 remaining in the second quarter, when John Michalski powered his way into the end zone on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line.

    The touchdown capped a 15-play, 63-yard drive that lasted 7:44 and gave the Pioneers a 10-3 lead at the time.

    Watch Sacred Heart's touchdown below:


  • 5:23 PM

    Halftime Leaders

    • Passing: Poochie Snyder (SHU), 4-of-5, 29 yards

    • Rushing: Chuck Webb (SHU), 17 carries, 79 yards

    • UNH rushing: Myles Thomason, 1 carry, 49 yards, TD

    • Receiving: Jason Palmieri (SHU), 1 reception, 16 yards

    • Tackles: Trevor Barry (UNH), 9

    • Field goals: Ryan Bocklet (SHU) 2-of-2; Lucas Glassburn (UNH) 1-of-1

    • Turnovers: 0

  • 5:20 PM

    Halftime: Sacred Heart Leads New Hampshire

    Sacred Heart 13, New Hampshire 10

    Sacred Heart takes a three-point lead into the locker room after a tightly contested first half in Fairfield.

    The Pioneers scored on three of their possessions, getting two field goals and a 1-yard touchdown run from J. Michalski. Sacred Heart's offense has controlled stretches of the game with its rushing attack, led by Chuck Webb and quarterback Poochie Snyder.

    New Hampshire's biggest moment came from Myles Thomason, who ripped off a 49-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to tie the game at 10-10.

    Sacred Heart answered with a 30-yard field goal to regain the lead and takes a 13-10 advantage into halftime.

  • 5:14 PM

    Sacred Heart Forces A Quick Three-And-Out - 2nd, 1:25

    Sacred Heart 13, New Hampshire 10

    New Hampshire got the ball back with a chance to score before halftime, but Sacred Heart's defense quickly shut the door.

    Brooks Bentley loses 3 yards on a completion to J. Kelly before throwing incomplete on second and third down. The Wildcats go three-and-out after gaining negative yardage on the possession.

    Sacred Heart will get the football back with a chance to add to its three-point lead before halftime.

  • 5:09 PM

    Sacred Heart Retakes The Lead - 2nd, 2:03

    Sacred Heart 13, New Hampshire 10

    Sacred Heart responds to New Hampshire's quick touchdown with another long drive, and R. Bocklet drills a 30-yard field goal to put the Pioneers back in front, 13-10.

    The Pioneers marched 58 yards on 11 plays, taking 5:15 off the clock. Chuck Webb provided the biggest play of the possession with a 17-yard run as Sacred Heart again leaned heavily on its rushing attack.

    New Hampshire has 2:03 remaining before halftime to try to answer.

  • 5:02 PM

    WATCH: Myles Thomason Explodes For 49-Yard Touchdown

    New Hampshire 10, Sacred Heart 10 | 2nd, 7:18

    Myles Thomason is GONE.

    The New Hampshire running back bursts through the middle and takes it 49 yards to the house, answering Sacred Heart's touchdown almost immediately and tying the game at 10-10.

    Watch Thomason's 49-yard touchdown run below:


  • 4:55 PM

    Myles Thomason Goes 49 Yards! UNH Ties It - 2nd, 7:18

    New Hampshire 10, Sacred Heart 10

    That didn't take long.

    New Hampshire running back Myles Thomason explodes up the middle for a 49-yard touchdown, and the extra point ties the game at 10-10 just 42 seconds after Sacred Heart took the lead.

    The Wildcats needed only two plays to answer the Pioneers' lengthy touchdown drive, with a Sacred Heart personal foul on the kickoff helping UNH start the possession near midfield.

    Thomason, No. 23, entered the season as a Preseason All-CAA selection after leading UNH with 736 rushing yards in 2025.

  • 4:49 PM

    Sacred Heart Finds The End Zone - 2nd, 8:00

    Sacred Heart 10, New Hampshire 3

    Sacred Heart has the first touchdown of the afternoon.

    J. Michalski punches it in from 1 yard out on fourth-and-goal, finishing a bruising 15-play, 63-yard drive that ate 7:44 off the clock. The extra point is good, giving the Pioneers a 10-3 lead.

    Sacred Heart leaned heavily on the ground game during the possession, with Chuck Webb and Poochie Snyder helping the Pioneers methodically march down the field.

    New Hampshire will get the ball back with eight minutes remaining before halftime.

  • 4:42 PM

    Sacred Heart Crosses Into UNH Territory - 2nd, 13:45

    New Hampshire 3, Sacred Heart 3

    Sacred Heart has crossed into New Hampshire territory on a methodical drive to open the second quarter.

    Chuck Webb has helped move the chains on the ground, while quarterback Poochie Snyder picked up another first down with a 5-yard run to the UNH 37-yard line.

    The Pioneers have gained 26 yards on six plays as they look to retake the lead.

  • 4:36 PM

    End Of 1st Quarter: New Hampshire, Sacred Heart Tied

    New Hampshire 3, Sacred Heart 3

    We are all even after one quarter in Fairfield.

    Sacred Heart struck first with a 23-yard field goal before New Hampshire answered with a 29-yarder late in the quarter. Neither offense has found the end zone yet.

    Chuck Webb carried on the final two plays of the quarter for 8 yards, and Sacred Heart will begin the second quarter with the ball near midfield.

  • 4:31 PM

    New Hampshire Ties It Up - 1st, 0:49

    New Hampshire 3, Sacred Heart 3

    New Hampshire answers Sacred Heart's opening field goal with one of its own, as L. Glassburn connects from 29 yards to tie the game at 3-3.

    The Wildcats put together a 14-play, 63-yard drive that took 6:59 off the clock. Joquez Smith powered the possession on the ground, including runs of 17 and 10 yards, but UNH couldn't find the end zone after reaching the Sacred Heart red zone.

    We are all even with 49 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

  • 4:30 PM

    Penalty Backs Up New Hampshire In The Red Zone - 1st, 4:50

    Sacred Heart 3, New Hampshire 0

    New Hampshire was knocking on the door after Joquez Smith broke loose for a 17-yard run to the Sacred Heart 12-yard line, but a holding penalty on the next snap pushed the Wildcats backward.

    UNH now faces first-and-20 from the Sacred Heart 22 after an incomplete pass from Brooks Bentley.

    The Wildcats have already driven more than 50 yards on the possession but are in danger of coming away without a touchdown after reaching the red zone.

  • 4:26 PM

    Sacred Heart Jumps Offside, UNH Drive Stays Alive - 1st Quarter

    Sacred Heart 3, New Hampshire 0

    New Hampshire catches Sacred Heart jumping offside on fourth-and-3, giving the Wildcats a free first down and keeping the drive alive.

    The penalty moves UNH to the Sacred Heart 38-yard line after Brooks Bentley had already connected with Dylan Danson for 12 yards earlier in the possession.

    The Wildcats are now threatening to answer Sacred Heart's opening field goal.

  • 4:23 PM

    New Hampshire Gets The Ground Game Going - 1st, 5:18

    Sacred Heart 3, New Hampshire 0

    New Hampshire's offense is showing some life on its second possession.

    After Brooks Bentley completed a 4-yard pass to Logan Perez, running back Joquez Smith carried on three consecutive plays for 5, 3 and 1 yards. Smith's first two runs moved the chains and gave UNH its first first down of the game.

    The Wildcats have moved from their own 25-yard line to the 38 as they look to answer Sacred Heart's opening field goal.

  • 4:18 PM

    Sacred Heart Strikes First - 1st, 7:48

    Sacred Heart 3, New Hampshire 0

    Sacred Heart turns its first possession into points, taking a 3-0 lead on a 23-yard field goal by R. Bocklet.

    The Pioneers marched 55 yards on 12 plays and took nearly six minutes off the clock. Poochie Snyder converted a fourth-and-1 with a 7-yard run before connecting with Jason Palmieri for 16 yards to set up first-and-goal at the UNH 10.

    New Hampshire's defense held from there, forcing Sacred Heart to settle for three.

  • 4:15 PM

    Sacred Heart Driving Deep Into UNH Territory - 1st, 13:42

    New Hampshire 0, Sacred Heart 0

    Sacred Heart is threatening on its opening possession.

    The Pioneers have marched 51 yards on eight plays and now have first-and-goal at the New Hampshire 10-yard line. Quarterback Poochie Snyder converted a fourth-and-1 with a 7-yard run earlier in the drive before connecting with Jason Palmieri for 16 yards to move SHU into the red zone.

    Snyder is 2-for-2 for 19 yards through the air, while Chuck Webb has carried three times for 8 yards.

    Sacred Heart is looking to strike first in Fairfield.

  • 4:09 PM

    Sacred Heart Forces Three-And-Out On Opening UNH Drive

    New Hampshire's first possession goes nowhere.

    The Wildcats lose a yard on first down before being held to no gain on second down. An incomplete pass on third down brings out the UNH punt team after a quick three-and-out.

    Sacred Heart will get its first possession of the game.

  • 4:05 PM

    Kickoff Is Here

    We are moments away from kickoff at Sikorsky Credit Union Field.

    Sacred Heart is in red jerseys with white helmets, while New Hampshire is wearing gray jerseys with white helmets.

    The Pioneers are looking for their first win of the season and first CAA victory, while the Wildcats are trying to pick up their first conference win.

    It's time for football in Fairfield.

  • 4:00 PM

    New Hampshire vs. Sacred Heart Kicking Off Soon

    We are just about ready for football in Fairfield, Connecticut. New Hampshire and Sacred Heart kick off at noon ET from Sikorsky Credit Union Field, with both teams searching for their first CAA win of the season.

    Keep an eye on Sacred Heart quarterback Poochie Snyder, who threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns against Elon last week, and New Hampshire running back Joquez Smith, who has been the Wildcats' top rushing threat through four games. Sacred Heart enters its long-awaited home opener at 0-3, while UNH comes in at 1-3.

    Stay right here for live scores, updates and highlights as New Hampshire and Sacred Heart meet for the first time in program history.

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    New Hampshire Football 2026 Results

    • Aug. 28: UAlbany 28, New Hampshire 14

    • Sept. 5: Syracuse 66, New Hampshire 3

    • Sept. 12: New Hampshire 42, Stonehill 35

    • Sept. 19: Harvard 31, New Hampshire 7

    • Sept. 26: at Sacred Heart

    • Oct. 3: vs. Elon

    • Oct. 10: at North Carolina A&T

    • Oct. 17: vs. Monmouth

    • Oct. 24: at Merrimack

    • Nov. 7: vs. Rhode Island

    • Nov. 14: vs. Stony Brook

    • Nov. 21: at Maine

    Sacred Heart Football 2026 Results

    • Sept. 5: Monmouth 31, Sacred Heart 24

    • Sept. 12: UMass 37, Sacred Heart 10

    • Sept. 19: Elon 24, Sacred Heart 21

    • Sept. 26: vs. New Hampshire

    • Oct. 3: at Maine

    • Oct. 10: vs. Stonehill

    • Oct. 17: vs. Hampton

    • Oct. 31: at Stony Brook

    • Nov. 7: vs. Towson

    • Nov. 14: vs. Bryant

    • Nov. 21: at Merrimack


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