Olson leads Central Connecticut to 33-3 victory over Fordham

On Saturday night in New Britain, Connecticut, Central Connecticut secured a decisive 33-3 victory over Fordham. The Blue Devils capitalized on several mistakes made by the Rams, particularly in the second quarter, where they scored 19 points. A significant play occurred when Fordham's punter, Will Haslett, mishandled a snap, allowing Vince Thomas to recover the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. This was followed by a mishap from Fordham quarterback CJ Montes, who failed to handle a snap that also resulted in a safety. Elijah Howard contributed to the scoring with a 24-yard touchdown run, and Jack Barnum added a field goal, giving Central Connecticut a comfortable lead at halftime. Brady Olson, the Blue Devils' quarterback, had a mixed performance, completing 15 of 31 passes for 223 yards, including two touchdown passes but also throwing two interceptions. On the other side, Fordham struggled significantly, losing five fumbles throughout the game, which severely hampered their offensive efforts. Julius Loughridge was a bright spot for the Rams, rushing for 127 yards on 15 carries, but the team's inability to maintain possession ultimately led to their defeat. This win marked Central Connecticut's first victory of the season, improving their record to 1-1, while Fordham fell to 0-2. The game highlighted the importance of capitalizing on opponents' mistakes and maintaining control of the ball, as Central Connecticut effectively took advantage of Fordham's errors to secure a commanding win.