Towson (2-4, 0-3 CAA)
at #17/18 New Hampshire (4-2, 2-1 CAA)
Oct. 21 - 2 p.m.
Wildcat Stadium - Durham New Hampshire
Stadium |
Wildcat Stadium |
Capacity |
11,015 |
Surface |
Field Turf |
Kickoff |
2 p.m. |
TV |
None |
Radio |
CBS Sports Radio 1300 |
|
Spiro Morekas (PxP) and Gordy Combs (Analyst) |
Internet |
TowsonTigers.com |
Series Record |
New Hampshire leads, 8-3 |
Story Lines
The Tigers hit the road for the first time in nearly a month as they travel to face New Hampshire on Oct. 21. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
The Wildcats lead the all-time series, 8-3, but the Tigers last visit to Durham resulted in a 64-35 victory.
Wide receiver Jabari Greenwood continues his impressive debut season with the Tigers as he recorded his second 100-yard receiving game of the season against Richmond. He has three games with at least eight receptions and leads the team with 39 receptions.
The Towson defense continued to force turnovers as they forced two more against Richmond. On the season, the Tigers have forced 12 turnovers (8 interceptions, 4 fumbles). They have been even more oppoturnistic at home with 10 of the 12 takeaways coming at Unitas Stadium.
The Game
Towson hits the road for the first time in nearly a month as it travels to take on New Hampshire. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
Radio Coverage
The Tigers contest against New Hampshire can be heard live on CBS Sports Radio 1300. The voice of the Tigers, Spiro Morekas, will once again be joined by Gordy Combs to call the action.
Saturday Weather
The forecast is calling for temperatures to reach the mid 70s with mostly sunny skies.
vs. New Hampshire
Saturday marks the 12th meeting between the two schools with New Hampshire holding an 8-3 advantage in the all-time series. The Tigers won the last game played inside Wildcat Stadium.
Date Location Result
10/18/80 Towson, Md. L, 6-10
9/26/81 Durham, N.H. L, 29-31
11/13/04 Durham, N.H. L, 24-62
9/17/05 Towson, Md. L, 21-62
10/25/08 Durham, N.H. L, 14-42
10/3/09 Towson, Md. L, 7-57
11/20/10 Durham, N.H. L, 19-38
11/12/11 Towson, Md. W, 56-42
11/17/12 Durham, N.H. W, 64-35
10/5/13 Towson, Md. W, 44-28
10/22/16 Towson, Md. L, 7-21
On this Date: Oct. 21
Saturday's game will mark the fifth time the Tigers will play on Oct. 21. Towson is 1-4 on this date, but that win came the last time they played on this date.
Year Opponent Result
1972 Shepherd College L, 0-21
1989 @ Liberty L, 18-37
1995 Bucknell L, 7-14
2006 @ Villanova W, 21-13
Return to the Granite State
The Tigers are making a trip to the Granite State for the second consecutive season. A year ago, Towson traveled to take on Dartmouth in the first of a home-and-home series.
Last Year vs. UNH
A season ago, the Tigers and Wildcats battled gusty wins all day before UNH walked away with a 21-7 victory. The game featured just one offensive touchdown as the Tigers'
Shane Simpson returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and UNH returned an interception and a fumble for a score.
Forcing Turnovers at Home
Forcing turnovers at home has not been a problem this season. In three home games, the Tigers have forced 10 turnovers. They had three interceptions in each of the first two games and have at least two turnovers in all three games.
Interceptions
The Towson defense has been ball-hawking this season as they have eight interceptions through six games. It already ranks as the fifth most since the Tigers joined the CAA in 2007.
Year INTs
2014 7
2013 16
2011 13
2016 9
2015 9
2017 8
2007 8
2009 6
2012 4
2008 3
2010 2
Second Half Yardage
The Towson defense came out of the locker room in the second half with a different demeanor against Richmond. The Tigers held one of the top offenses in the FCS to just 110 yards and six points in the final 30 minutes.
Up Next
The Tigers return home for Homecoming on Oct. 28 as they welcome Delaware to Johnny Unitas® Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.