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Elon at Rhode Island: Home Streak Meets Unbeaten Start
Rhode Island hosts Elon in college football on September 12, 2026, at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket. The game is the Rams’ home and CAA opener, and Elon’s conference opener.
Rhode Island has won a program-record 15 consecutive home games, a streak dating to 2023. The Rams also won the teams’ last two meetings, including a 34-20 victory at Elon last season. They enter ranked No. 8 in the Stats Perform FCS poll and No. 13 in the AFCA coaches poll; Elon received votes in both.
Elon opened with a 42-7 win over Glenville State and followed it with a 38-0 victory at Davidson. Through those two games, the Phoenix allowed 384 total yards, including 99 rushing yards on 43 attempts. Kamerin McDowell-Moore contributed 88 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Davidson.
Rhode Island enters 1-1 after losing 38-14 at Temple on September 5. Tyler Budge made his second consecutive start in place of injured quarterback Devin Farrell, finishing with 195 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. That recap establishes Farrell’s previous absence but does not confirm his availability against Elon.
Rhode Island is -320 on the moneyline and -8.5 (-110) against the spread. Elon is +252 outright and +8.5 (-110). Both over and under 48.5 are priced at -110.
The home streak supports Rhode Island’s case, and Elon’s opening results provide reasons for interest in the underdog. Neither establishes an advantage at these prices. With the quarterback situation unresolved and only limited current-season results available, the recommendation is Pass. No winner or exact score is projected.