New Hampshire football picked up its first CAA win of the season with a 30-23 victory over Elon on Oct. 3 at Wildcat Stadium in Durham, N.H.
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The Wildcats jumped out to a 13-3 lead in the first quarter and took a 16-10 advantage into halftime behind three interceptions by Elon quarterback Elijah Guttman. Elon pulled within three points twice in the second half, but New Hampshire answered each time.
Elon freshman Kamerin McDowell-Moore delivered a huge performance in the loss, rushing for 273 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries. New Hampshire quarterback Brooks Bentley finished 26-of-34 for 301 yards and two touchdowns.
Elon had one final opportunity to tie the game in the closing seconds, but the Phoenix could not complete the comeback as New Hampshire secured the 30-23 win.
Relive the game below with scores, highlights and updates from Elon vs. New Hampshire.
8:23 PM
FINAL - Elon 23, New Hampshire 30
New Hampshire holds on for the win after Elon's Guttman throws the ball out of bounds on the last play of the game. UNH gets their first CAA victory of the season, while the Phoenix fumble the bag after sitting right outside both Top 25 polls.
Brooks Bentley led the Wildcats with 301 passing yards and two touchdowns. For Elon, Kamerin McDowell-Moore rushed for 273 yards, two touchdowns on 29 carries.
Final Stat Leaders
Elon
- QB Elijah Guttman: 12 of 33, 192 passing yards, 3 INT
- RB Kamerin McDowell-Moore: 29 carries, 273 rushing yards, 2 TD
- WR Kenaz McMillian: 5 receptions, 93 receiving yards
New Hampshire
- QB Brooks Bentley: 26 of 34, 301 passing yards, 2 TD
- RB Myles Thomason: 12 carries, 36 rushing yards
- WR Ja'Carree Kelly: 9 receptions, 82 receiving yards
8:22 PM
4th, 00:02 - Elon 23, New Hampshire 30
Elon thought they had a last-second touchdown, but the receiver dropped the ball as he landed.
There should be about two seconds left on the clock for The Phoenix.
8:14 PM
4th, 00:57 - Elon 23, New Hampshire 30
Elon takes over with less than a minute left, and down seven points.
This is the game.
7:44 PM
4th, 12:17 - Elon 23, New Hampshire 30
Elon stay within striking distance as Barnes makes a 36-yarder.
7:37 PM
4th, 14:50 - Elon 20, New Hampshire 30
UNH scores to take the lead back to two scores. Brooks Bentley connects with Drew Danson for the 15-yard touchdown.
Bentley has gone 20-28 for 255 passing yards and no interceptions.
A crucial 6️⃣ for the Wildcats!
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Chasing their first CAA win of the season, they add a much-needed touchdown.
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3rd, 2:48 - Elon 20, New Hampshire 23
Elon settles for a field goal, to bring the game within three points.
The Phoenix made it to the 8-yard line but were unable to put it away for a touchdown.
7:14 PM
3rd, 5:47 - Elon 17, New Hampshire 23
The Wildcats tried a jet sweep on 3rd and 3, and Ja'Carree Kelly was tackled for a loss. Turnover on downs.
Still five minutes left in the third quarter and Elon will start from their own 27-yard line.
McDowell-Moore finds a hole and books it 40 YARDS! 🏃💨
— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) October 3, 2026
That’s his third two-touchdown game in his first year of college football.
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3rd, 7:49 - Elon 17, New Hampshire 23
Kamerin McDowell-Moore goes 40 yards to the house to bring Elon back within a touchdown. The freshman has 182 yards from scrimmage this game.
7:02 PM
3rd, 9:39 - Elon 10, New Hampshire 23
New Hampshire adds another touchdown to pad their lead.
Brooks Bentley finds Joquez Smith, who bobbles the ball but ends up getting across the line for the 27-yard score.
Quick Hands, Quick TD 🫨
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3rd, 15:00 - Elon 10, New Hampshire 16
Elon receives the kickoff to start the second half and we're back underway after a lengthy homecoming halftime.
6:24 PM
HT - Elon 10, New Hampshire 16
UNH heads to the locker room holding on to a six-point lead. They created three takeaways in the first half.
Halftime Leaders
Elon
- QB Elijah Guttman: 6 of 13, 56 passing yards, 3 INT
- RB Kamerin McDowell-Moore: 14 carries, 107 rushing yards, TD
- WR Kenaz McMillian: 3 receptions, 31 receiving yards
New Hampshire
- QB Brooks Bentley: 12 of 20, 150 passing yards
- RB Myles Thomason: 7 carries, 26 rushing yards
- WR Ja'Carree Kelly: 4 receptions, 50 receiving yards
6:21 PM
2nd, 0:24 - Elon 10, New Hampshire 16
Every time Elon attempts to air it out, UNH grabs an interception. The Phoenix were pushing to score before halftime, but Jackson Stone picks off Guttman.
6:16 PM
2nd, 1:11 - Elon 10, New Hampshire 16
New Hampshire tacks on three more points, to take a six-point lead. The Wildcats have had some issues in the red zone, scoring only one touchdown after taking the lead early.
Elon will get the ball back with about a minute left in the half.
5:55 PM
2nd, 11:01 - Elon 10, New Hampshire 13
Couple of back-to-back wild plays. First, on the kickoff, UNH fumbles and Elon recovers.
But Guttman immediately throws an interception on the next play, so the takeaway is undone and UNH will begin their drive on their own 5-yard line.
5:53 PM
2nd, 11:28 - Elon 10, New Hampshire 13
The Phoenix are roaring back after UNH had this game under control.
Kamerin McDowell-Moore scores on the five-yard touchdown, to pull within three points of the Wildcats.
Kamerin McDowell-Moore closes the gap! 🔥
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The Phoenix finds the end zone and pushes into double digits.
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1st, 0:02 - Elon 3, New Hampshire 13
The Wildcats thought they had another touchdown, but an offensive player set a pick against an Elon defender. After the penalty, they settle for three more points to put their lead at 10.
5:33 PM
1st, 4:31 - Elon 3, New Hampshire 10
Elon gets on the board with four minutes left in the first quarter.
Luke Barnes converts the 42-yard field goal.
5:23 PM
1st, 7:22 - Elon 0, New Hampshire 10
New Hampshire adds another three points after the takeaway. Lucas Glassburn makes the 27-yard field goal.
5:15 PM
1st, 10:14 - Elon 0, New Hampshire 7
New Hampshire cornerback Sean Webb picks off Elon quarterback Elijah Guttman. The Wildcats will take over on offense.
5:10 PM
1st, 12:25 - Elon 0, New Hampshire 7
Wildcats get on the board first, taking advantage of recovering the kick return fumble.
Barry Kleinpeter rushes it in for the 1-yard touchdown.
Kleinpeter takes it to the house! 🏈
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UNH grabs the first lead of the game with a rushing touchdown.
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1st, 12:29 - Elon 0, New Hampshire 0
Wildcats punted, but Elon's Jevean Brown fumbles the return and UNH recovers at the 1-yard line.
5:00 PM
1st, 15:00 - Elon 0, New Hampshire 0
We're underway at Wildcat Stadium in Durham, as Elon kicks off to UNH.
4:54 PM
Elon vs. New Hampshire: Last Five Meetings
- Oct. 12, 2024: New Hampshire 17, Elon 10
- Oct. 22, 2022: New Hampshire 40, Elon 22
- Oct. 23, 2021: Elon 24, New Hampshire 10
- Oct. 5, 2019: New Hampshire 26, Elon 10
- Sept. 29, 2018: Elon 30, New Hampshire 9
4:43 PM
Elon vs. New Hampshire Kickoff Is set for 1pm ET
Elon and New Hampshire are set for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff from Wildcat Stadium in Durham, N.H. The Phoenix enter Saturday looking to continue their strong start, while the Wildcats are searching for their first CAA win of the season.
4:41 PM
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