Timmins returns fumble for TD to give Rhode Island a 28-25 win over New Hampshire
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James Timmins returned a fumble 39 yards with 2:23 left to give Rhode Island a 28-25 win over New Hampshire on Saturday.
The Rams (1-2, 1-0 Colonial Athletic Association) trailed 18-13 entering the fourth quarter and pulled within 25-21 with 2:23 left in their first win over the Wildcats since 2003.
Victor Adesanya sacked New Hampshire quarterback R.J. Toman, allowing Timmins to run in the winning score.
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Then on the Wildcats' final drive, Toman's pass on third-and-11 from the Rhode Island 42 was intercepted by Matt Urban.
Steve Probst rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries and had 78 yards and a touchdown on 15-for-28 passing. Ayo Isijola also had 98 yards on 14 carries for Rhode Island.
Terrance Fox had a career-high 11 catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns for New Hampshire (1-2, 0-1).