2024 CCSU Football News

Football
February 17, 2025

Football Unveils 2025 Slate

Defending NEC Champions will play seven home games in a 12-game slate

February 17, 2025

Mellitt Named NEC Fall Scholar-Athletes
February 14, 2025

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Blue Devil fall sports have 136 student-athletes named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll

February 14, 2025

The NEC Champion CCSU Football team announced 15 additions, including eight mid-year transfers, on signing day Wednesday. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
February 05, 2025

Football Bolsters Signing Class With 15 Newcomers

Blue Devils add eight mid-year transfers and brings the recruiting class to 26 newcomers

February 05, 2025

Football
January 06, 2025

Ambrosia, Barnum Named To FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team

Pair makes up half of NEC selections to the prestigious academic team

January 06, 2025

Christopher Jean is the 2024 ECAC FCS Defensive Rookie of the Year, while Kimal Clark has been named to the FCS All-ECAC Team. (Photos: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
December 19, 2024

Jean Named ECAC FCS Defensive Rookie Of The Year

Clark named to All-ECAC Team

December 19, 2024

Kimal Clark and Christopher Jean were honored with national recognition by Stats Perform. (Photos: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
December 17, 2024

Clark, Jean Named To Stats Perform All-America and Freshman All-America Teams

Clark earned third team All-America, while Jean picks up his second Freshman All-America honor

December 17, 2024

Football
December 17, 2024

Ambrosia, Clark Named Honorable Mention AP All-America

Duo helped lead Blue Devils to the NEC Championship in 2024

December 17, 2024

Christopher Jean finished with four interceptions and 10 PBU, both tops in the NEC, during his rookie campaign. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
December 11, 2024

Jean Named FCS Freshman All-America by FCS Football Central on SI

Redshirt freshman Christopher Jean added a Freshman All-America selection to his 2024 resume.

December 11, 2024

Football
December 05, 2024

Football Adds 11 During Early Signing

The NEC Champion Blue Devils inked 11 newcomers during the early signing period this week.

December 05, 2024

Kimal Clark, for the second time, Elijah Howard and Davone Walden, Jr. are representatives of the CCSU Football team on the All-New England Team. (Photos: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
December 01, 2024

Football Has Three Named To NEFWA All-New England Team

Clark earns honor for second time in as many years, while Elijah Howard and Walden, Jr. are recognized for the first time,

December 01, 2024

Football
November 30, 2024

Purchase Tickets For CCSU Football FCS Playoff Game At URI

November 30, 2024

Elijah Howard ran for 101 yards on Saturday in the FCS Playoffs. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 30, 2024

Football Falls 21-17 To #10 URI In FCS Playoff

Isaac Boston had a pair of touchdown catches for the Blue Devils.

November 30, 2024

The CCSU Football team opens the FCS Playoffs on Saturday, traveling to Kingston, RI to take on 10th seeded URI. The game is at noon on ESPN+. (Photos: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 29, 2024

Football Heads To URI For FCS Playoff Game

The Blue Devils are making their third FCS Playoff appearance after winning their seventh NEC Championship.

November 29, 2024

Kimal Clark and Elijah Howard are finalists for National Defensive and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Football
November 26, 2024

Clark, Howard Named Finalist For FCS National Awards

Clark is a Buchanan Award finalist, while Howard is a finalist for the Walter Payton Award.

November 26, 2024

CCSU Football earned four of the five NEC Football major postseason awards and boast a record 12 All-NEC First Team selections.

Football
November 26, 2024

Clark, Howard Named NEC Players Of The Year

Adam Lechtenberg is named NEC Coach of the Year and Christopher Jean is the league's Defensive Rookie of the Year.

November 26, 2024

Christopher Jean tied a school record with three interceptions and earned national and conference recognition for his efforts. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 25, 2024

Jean Earns National And Conference Weekly Honors

Redshirt freshman is the FCS National Defensive Player of the Week and the NEC Defensive Player and Rookie of the Week.

November 25, 2024

Two members of the 2024 NEC Champion CCSU Football team were named finalists for FCS National Awards on Monday. (Photos: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 25, 2024

Jean, Lechtenberg Named Finalists For National FCS Awards

Jean is a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award and Lechtenberg is a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award.

November 25, 2024

CCSU is making its third appearance in the FCS Playoffs and will travel to 10th seeded Rhode Island on Saturday, November 30th. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 24, 2024

Football Draws #10 Rhode Island In FCS Playoff Opener

The Blue Devils will play Saturday at noon.

November 24, 2024

Football
November 23, 2024

Football Wins NEC Crown with 21-14 Win Over Duquesne

The Blue Devils win the league's automatic bid to the FCS playoffs.

November 23, 2024

Football
November 21, 2024

Football Hosts Duquesne With NEC Crown On The Line

A Blue Devil win on Saturday gives the Blue Devils their seventh NEC Football championship and the league's automatic berth to the FCS Championship.

November 21, 2024

A representative from each of the Blue Devils six NEC Football championship teams will represent the program as honorary game captains at Saturday's game versus Duquesne.

Football
November 21, 2024

Six Past Champions To Serve As Honorary Captains At Saturday Football Game

Central Connecticut State announced today honorary captains for Saturday’s NEC Football game, with the league championship on the line, will represent each of the Blue Devils six championship teams.

November 21, 2024

Christopher Jean returned a fumble 49 yards for a game-tying touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to help the Blue Devils to a key 2OT win over Robert Morris (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 18, 2024

Jean Named NEC Football Defensive Player and Rookie Of The Week

Jean had two fumble recoveries, including one that he returned 49 yards for a touchdown to help CCSU rally for a double-overtime win over Robert Morris.

November 18, 2024

CCSU Football rallied from 14-points down in the fourth quarter to defeat Robert Morris, 35-33, in double overtime on Arute Field Saturday afternoon. The win sets up the Blue Devils for a showdown with nationally ranked Duquesne at home next Saturday, with the NEC Championship on the line. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 16, 2024

Football Wins Double Overtime Thriller, 35-33, To Setup Championship Game in Finale

The Blue Devils rallied from a 14-point fourth quarter deficit to overcome visiting Robert Morris on Saturday.

November 16, 2024

Dan Toatley is the first Blue Devil to earn the NEFWA Jerry Nason Award. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 14, 2024

Toatley Named NEFWA Jerry Nason Award Winner

The Nason Award, given annually since 1958, is presented to the senior student-athlete who has succeeded in football against all odds

November 14, 2024

CCSU hosts Robert Morris on Saturday. (Photo: SM Photo)

Football
November 14, 2024

Football Hosts Robert Morris Saturday

The Blue Devils are 3-1 in league play and control their own destiny in the hunt for the NEC Football Championship

November 14, 2024

Jadon Turner was named the NEC Football Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday, after recording 137 all-purpose yards at Stonehill. (Photo: Brian Foley for SM Photo)

Football
November 11, 2024

Turner Named NEC Football Special Teams Player Of The Week

Marcus and Stoll earn Prime Performer honors

November 11, 2024

Elijah Howard ran for 70 yards and a touchdown as the Blue Devils defeated Stonehill 21-17 on Saturday. (Photo: Mike Orazzi for SM Photo)

Football
November 09, 2024

Football Tops Stonehill 21-17 To Remain In Championship Hunt

The Blue Devils close out the season at home with games versus Robert Morris and Duquesne the next two Saturday's.

November 09, 2024

The CCSU football team travels to Stonehill on Saturday for a NEC Football contest: (Photo: Mike Orazzi for SM Photo)

Football
November 08, 2024

Football Heads To Stonehill For NEC Matchup

The Blue Devils play their final road game of the season on Saturday.

November 08, 2024

Dan Toatley (Photo: Steve McLaughlin) was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Football
November 04, 2024

Toatley, Barnum Earn NEC Weekly Honors

Toatley, Wright both named NEC Prime Performer

November 04, 2024

Dan Toatley had 4.5 TFL for the Blue Devils on Saturday in the win over Wagner. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
November 02, 2024

Football Earns 24-14 Win Over Wagner on Homecoming

CCSU moves to 3-0 at home this season.

November 02, 2024

Dan Toatley is one of 13 FCS finalists for the 2024 FedEx Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
October 30, 2024

Toatley Named Finalist For 2024 FedEx Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award

The Doris Robinson Award is celebrating its 10th anniversary season and honors an FCS student-athlete who exemplifies excellence on the field, in the classroom and across the community.

October 30, 2024

Football
October 29, 2024

Football Hosts Wagner Saturday For Homecoming Game

The Blue Devils are home three times in November

October 29, 2024

Mike Plaskon had six catches for 67 yards on Saturday at LIU. (Photo: Brian Foley for SM Photo)

Football
October 26, 2024

Football Falls 24-21 At LIU

CCSU returns home to host Wagner on November 2nd for Homecoming Game

October 26, 2024

The Blue Devils game at LIU will air on ESPN+, YES Network, NEC Front Row and more as part of the NEC Football Game of the Week. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
October 24, 2024

Football Returns To NEC Play With Saturday Trip To LIU

Blue Devils are 1-0 in NEC play

October 24, 2024

Aidan Clark averaged 50.8 yards per punt on Saturday at #22 Dartmouth to earn NEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for the second time. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
October 21, 2024

Aidan Clark Named NEC Special Teams Player Of The Week

Kimal Clark and Jayvis Rayside take home NEC Prime Performer accolades

October 21, 2024

Isaac Boston made two catches, including one in the end zone for the Blue Devils, in Saturday's game at #22 Dartmouth. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
October 19, 2024

Football Falls Just Short, 20-16, at #22 Dartmouth

Jayvis Rayside had a career-high 12 tackles

October 19, 2024

The CCSU football team closes out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a game at Dartmouth on Saturday. (Photo: Brian Foley for SM Photo)

Football
October 17, 2024

Football Travels To Dartmouth Saturday

The Blue Devils game versus the Big Green is the final non-conference game of the season

October 17, 2024

Wayne Coleman had a career-best 2.5 TFL's in the Blue Devils win over Mercyhurst on October 12, 2024, and was named the NEC Rookie of the Week as a result. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin)

Football
October 14, 2024

Coleman Named NEC Football Rookie of the Week

Clark, Howard, Turner and Toatley all named NEC Prime Performers

October 14, 2024

Paul Marsh, Jr. caught two touchdowns for the Blue Devils (Brian Foley)

Football
October 12, 2024

Football Runs to 38-20 Win Over Mercyhurst

October 12, 2024

The Central Connecticut State University Department of Athletics announced an affiliation with Influxer providing Blue Devil student-athletes the opportunity to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) via high-quality, personalized merchandise that allows fans to support in style.

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October 10, 2024

CCSU Announces NIL Affiliation With Influxer

Relationship provides CCSU student-athletes the opportunity to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) via high-quality, personalized merchandise that allows fans to support in style.