ORONO, Maine — In a decisive performance, Carter Peevy threw four touchdown passes, while Brian Santana-Fis rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown, leading Maine to a 38-26 victory over Bryant on Saturday. With this win, Maine ensured that Bryant remains winless in the Coastal Athletic Association. This matchup marked the first encounter between these two teams since Bryant joined the CAA and their first clash since 2017.

Maine dominated the first half, scoring all five of their touchdowns before halftime to establish a commanding 35-0 lead. The scoring began when Peevy connected with Joe Gillette for a 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Just three minutes later, he hit Nick Laughlin from 36 yards out, pushing the lead to 14-0 by the end of the first quarter. Santana-Fis contributed with a 15-yard rushing touchdown less than a minute into the second quarter, and five minutes later, Peevy found Montigo Moss for an impressive 79-yard touchdown pass. He capped off the half with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Moss in the closing minute.

Brennan Myer led a resurgence for Bryant (2-8, 0-6) in the second half, throwing four touchdown passes, two of which were caught by Landon Ruggieri. In the third quarter, Myer found Drew Montez for a 23-yard touchdown, followed by a 5-yard touchdown connection with Tristen Riley in the fourth quarter.

Peevy’s performance was remarkable as he completed 19 of 24 passes for 269 yards without any interceptions. Santana-Fis had an impressive outing with 13 carries for 104 yards, and Moss shone with seven receptions totaling 122 yards and two touchdowns. On the other hand, Myer completed 23 of 41 passes for 251 yards and four touchdowns but faced difficulties with two interceptions throughout the game.

Key Takeaways

• Maine dominated the first half, establishing a substantial lead early.
• Carter Peevy’s efficiency was pivotal for Maine’s success.
• Brennan Myer’s efforts in the second half showcased Bryant’s potential, despite the loss.