Brown–Rhode Island football rivalry
The Brown–Rhode Island football rivalry is an American college football rivalry[1][2] between the Brown Bears and Rhode Island Rams.
First meeting | September 29, 1909 Brown 6, Rhode Island 0 |
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Latest meeting | October 5, 2019 Rhode Island 31, Brown 28 |
Trophy | Governor's Cup |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 104 |
All-time series | Brown leads, 73–29–2 |
Trophy series | Tied 19–19 |
Largest victory | Brown, 55–6 (1947) |
Longest win streak | Brown, 23 (1909–34) |
Current win streak | Rhode Island, 2 (2018–present) |
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Locations of Brown and Rhode Island |
History
They have met 104 times. They have played annually since 1909, except for 1918, 1923–24, 1943–45, and 1992. Since 1981, the Governor's Cup is given to the winner of the game. The Brown-Rhode Island game is played in late September or early October, and the venue alternates between Brown Stadium and Meade Stadium. Brown leads the series 73–29–2, but since the introduction of the Governor's Cup, the series is much closer, tied at 19 wins each.[3][4]
Game results
Brown victories | Rhode Island victories | Tie games |
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References
- Swiss, Matt (September 30, 2011). "First and 10: URI/Brown Game One of College Football's Best Rivalries". University of Rhode Island Athletics. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- Koch, Bill (September 29, 2017). "URI looking to retain Governor's Cup against Brown on Saturday night". Providence Journal. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
The Governor’s Cup is officially a rivalry once again, with the nail finally switching roles and becoming the hammer.
- "Priore throws for 4 TDs as Rhode Island rolls Brown 48-0". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- Whittingham, Richard (2001). Rites of Autumn: The Story of College Football. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780743222198.
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