2018-19 Bryant University Football Schedule

McKaig joins football staff as Director of Operations
McKaig joins football staff as Director of Operations

July 16, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head football coach Chris Merritt is pleased to welcome Ben McKaig to the staff as the Director of Football Operations.

Football receives APR Award for seventh-straight year
Football receives APR Award for seventh-straight year

June 18, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team was named a recipient of the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic Progress Rate (APR) award for the seventh-consecutive season.

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Media roundup of Kennedy's signing with Lions

May 17, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football and men’s lacrosse alumnus Tom Kennedy signed a free-agent contract Sunday with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. Below is a collection of coverage this week of Kennedy’s success as a two-sport athlete.

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Football announces 2021 game with FBS member Akron

May 16, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team has announced that it will play its second game against a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) member when it travels to Akron in 2021.

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Kennedy signs with Detroit Lions

May 12, 2019

DETROIT – Bryant University football and men’s lacrosse alumnus Tom Kennedy has been signed to a free agent contract by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, as announced by the Lions Sunday.

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Three Bulldogs named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society

April 10, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Three members of the Bryant University football have selected as members of the 2019 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, announced Wednesday by the NFF and College Hall of Fame.

Merritt announces addition of Sydeski and Bindelglass
Merritt announces addition of Sydeski and Bindelglass

March 01, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football head coach Chris Merritt has announced the addition of Tom Sydeski and Andrew Bindelglass to the coaching staff for the 2019 season.

Bryant Football announces 2019 schedule
Bryant Football announces 2019 schedule

February 11, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Highlighted by six home games for the first time since the 2014 season, first-year head coach Chris Merritt announced the 2019 Bryant University football schedule on Tuesday.

Football announces spring practice schedule
Football announces spring practice schedule

February 08, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team has officially announced its spring practice schedule, highlighted by the spring game on April 20.

Football signs three, completes signing class
Football signs three, completes signing class

February 06, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football head coach Chris Merritt is excited to announce the final three members of the Class of 2023 that will join the Bulldogs next fall.

Brown selected to national football committee
Brown selected to national football committee

February 01, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football junior Robert Brown (Palmetto Bay, Fla.) has been selected to the Student-Athlete Connection Group for the NCAA Football Oversight Committee.

Scott Lakatos hired as secondary coach
Scott Lakatos hired as secondary coach

January 24, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football head coach Chris Merritt is pleased to announce the addition of long-time FBS coach Scott Lakatos to his staff for the upcoming season.

Cullen named Director of Football Operations
Cullen named Director of Football Operations

January 23, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head football coach Chris Merritt is pleased to announce the addition of Sean Cullen to the coaching staff for the upcoming season.

121 Bulldogs named to NEC Academic Honor Roll
121 Bulldogs named to NEC Academic Honor Roll

January 17, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University student-athletes enjoyed an exceptional Fall 2018 in the classroom as 121 were named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll including 29 who were named to the NEC’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

Merritt tabs Darrius G. Smith as Offensive Coordinator
Merritt tabs Darrius G. Smith as Offensive Coordinator

January 17, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head football coach Chris Merritt is pleased to announce the addition of former FCS National Champion Darrius G. Smith to the coaching staff for the upcoming season.

Merritt welcomes Tom Masella as Defensive Coordinator
Merritt welcomes Tom Masella as Defensive Coordinator

January 16, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head football coach Chris Merritt is pleased to announce the addition of three-time Northeast Conference champion Tom Masella to his coaching staff for the upcoming season.