2019-20 Bryant University Football News
Olive's stem cell donation makes impact off the field
June 17, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Stephen Olive was one of nearly 100 Bryant Football players that took part in the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation's "Get in the Game. Save a Life" program in March of 2018.
Football receives APR Award for eighth-straight year
June 03, 2020
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 eighth-consecutive season.
Kim, Holloway, Wright earn ICC honors
May 01, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Three Bryant University senior student-athletes have been honored by the university with 2019-20 Intercultural Center awards from the PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
Hawkins named wide receivers coach
March 13, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football head coach Chris Merritt announced Joseph Hawkins as the Bulldogs’ wide receivers coach on Wednesday, March 4.
Ken Goodwin named defensive line coach
March 03, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football head coach Chris Merritt announced Ken Goodwin as the Bulldogs’ defensive line coach on Tuesday, March 3.
Bryant signs Team IMPACT's Emery Sims
February 22, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University football team is excited to announce the signing of Team IMPACT's Emery Sims to the Bulldog program.
Merritt tabs Barese as Defensive Coordinator
February 10, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football head coach Chris Merritt announced Anthony Barese as the Bulldogs' Defensive Coordinator on Monday, February 10.
Costigan '19 signs with Edmonton in the CFL
February 07, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football alum Tom Costigan ’19 has signed a contract with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League on Friday afternoon.
Football signs 4, completes signing class
February 03, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head football coach Chris Merritt announced the addition of four student-athletes to the Class of 2024 during Wednesday’s signing period.
122 named to NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
January 23, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University student-athletes enjoyed an exceptional Fall 2019 in the classroom as a record 122 were named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll including 27 who were named to the NEC's Commissioner's Honor Roll.
Seven from football named to Phil Steele All-NEC team
January 09, 2020
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Seven members of the Bryant University football team were named to the 2019 Phil Steele All-Northeast Conference team on Wednesday.
Bryant Football announces 2020 schedule
December 28, 2019
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Highlighted by its first-ever game against an FBS opponent and games against in-state rivals Rhode Island and Brown, the Bryant University football team announced its 2020 schedule on Wednesday.
Bryant signs 18 in early signing period
December 14, 2019
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football head coach Chris Merritt is excited to announce the signing of 18 student-athletes during the December signing period. The 18 student-athletes make up the first part of the Class of 2024 that will join the Bulldogs next fall.
Football celebrates 2019 at annual Awards Banquet
December 06, 2019
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team celebrated the 2019 season on Saturday night with its annual Football Awards Banquet in the Multipurpose Athletic Center.
Wright named All-New England
December 02, 2019
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football senior Tomas Wright (St. Augustine, Fla.) has been named to the 2019 New England Football Writers University Division All-New England team.
Four from Football named All-NEC
November 27, 2019
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team placed four players on the All-Northeast Conference teams that were announced on Wednesday afternoon.