Christopher Newport Captains

Schedule

Overall record: 8-2 - Conference: 7-0
All times Eastern   (* Conference; • D-III opponent)
9/6 vs. Wesley • Cancelled
9/20 at Salisbury • L, 38-21
9/27 at Wilkes W, 21-20
10/4 at Shenandoah * • W, 17-7
10/11 vs. Greensboro * • W, 40-7
10/18 at Maryville (Tenn.) * • W, 38-31
10/25 vs. Methodist * • W, 38-14
11/1 at N.C. Wesleyan * • W, 27-26
11/8 vs. Averett * • W, 19-13
11/15 vs. Ferrum * • W, 13-10
11/22 at Washington and Jefferson L, 35-29
Overall record: 8-2 - Conference: 7-0
All times Eastern   (* Conference; • In-region)
10/4 at Shenandoah * • W, 17-7
10/11 vs. Greensboro * • W, 40-7
10/18 at Maryville (Tenn.) * • W, 38-31
10/25 vs. Methodist * • W, 38-14
11/1 at N.C. Wesleyan * • W, 27-26
11/8 vs. Averett * • W, 19-13
11/15 vs. Ferrum * • W, 13-10

2008

Schools Conf All
Christopher Newport 7-0 8-2
Ferrum 5-2 7-3
N.C. Wesleyan 5-2 6-4
Averett 4-3 5-5
Maryville (Tenn.) 4-3 5-5
Shenandoah 2-5 3-7
Methodist 1-6 2-8
Greensboro 0-7 2-8

Previous seasons

loki/standings
Year Overall Conf
2024 0-0, 0-0 NJAC
2023 7-4, 5-1 NJAC
2022 7-3, 5-1 NJAC
2021 5-5, 3-3 NJAC
2020 0-2, 0-2 NJAC
2019 2-8, 2-5 NJAC
2018 7-2, 6-2 NJAC
2017 5-5, 4-5 NJAC
2016 7-3, 6-3 NJAC
2015 4-6, 4-5 NJAC
2014 8-4, 7-1 USAC
2013 8-2, 5-2 USAC
2012 6-5, 5-2 USAC
2011 8-3, 7-0 USAC
2010 6-5, 6-1 USAC
2009 5-5, 4-3 USAC
2008 8-2, 7-0 USAC
2007 7-3, 6-1 USAC
2006 8-3, 6-1 USAC
2005 6-4, 5-2 USAC
2004 9-3, 5-1 USAC
2003 8-3, 5-1 USAC
2002 6-5, 5-1 USAC
2001 5-4, 5-1 USAC

Team Info

Christopher Newport

Captains

Coach: Matt Kelchner (Susquehanna '82)
Conference: USAC
Enrollment: 4962
Location: Newport News, VA
Colors: Royal Blue, Silver
Stadium: TowneBank Stadium (4200)
Surface: Grass
Link to official site

News Releases

November 15, 2024 Christopher Newport Sets New Scoring Record with 70-31 Victory over TCNJ Christopher Newport University concluded the 2024 football season Friday night with a resounding 70-31 victory over the College of New Jersey. The season-ending win at TowneBank Stadium shattered the highest point total mark in program history as the Captains won their fifth straight game to finish the year at 7-3 overall and 5-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. Running backs Jordin Lennon and Gunner White each scored four touchdowns as the Captains scored 35 points in each half and registered 458 rushing yards vs. the Lions. Lennon, a sophomore from Yorktown, Va., carried the ball 15 times for 234 yards, averaging 15.6 yards per carry. White, a junior from Virginia Beach, rushed 27 times for 183 yards as the Captains notched their seventh win in front of 2,708 fans on Senior Night. The 70-point outburst surpassed CNU's previous scoring record of 58 points at Ferrum College on November 16, 2013, in a 58-12 victory in Ferrum, Va. The Captains scored ten touchdowns, five in each half, and the 458 rushing yards is the second-highest rushing total in program history behind a 509-yard effort at Averett on October 10, 2009.
November 9, 2024 Captains Run Winning Streak to Four With 33-10 Victory at Montclair State Christopher Newport University broke open a close game in the second half Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 33-10 victory at Montclair State University. The Captains are now 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). The victory was the fourth straight for the Captains, who were playing their final road game of the season. Sophomore quarterback Connor Barry threw for 249 yards and ran for 58, totaling 307 yards for the Captains on a sunny and cool day at Sprague Field. Barry completed 13 of 21 passes, and threw for a score and also reached the end zone on a four-yard run in the fourth quarter. His scoring pass went to junior Trey Hayes on a 59-yard strike late in the third quarter. The 23-point final verdict was not indicative of the way the day went. The Captains held a slim 9-3 edge at the intermission before out-scoring the Red Hawks, 24-7, in the second half in front of 756 fans on Senior Day at MSU. 
November 2, 2024 Captains Running Game Leads to 45-7 Victory over William Paterson Christopher Newport University built a 38-0 halftime lead Saturday, and then coasted to a 45-7 victory over William Paterson University. The triumph at TowneBank Stadium was CNU's third straight, and also marked the fifth straight loss for the Pioneers. The Captains scored six touchdowns on a sunny and breezy day in front of 2,418 home fans, with five of the six coming on the ground. Paul Crowley's team is now 5-3 overall and 3-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference, and had two players rush for 100 yards or more for the first time since 2013, as CNU registered 283 rushing yards and 342 total yards in the victory. Junior Gunner White (100 yards on 15 carries with three scores) and sophomore Jordin Lennon (174 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns) led the ground attack while sophomore quarterback Connor Barry also threw for 59 yards and a score.
October 26, 2024 Barry Leads CNU to 32-21 Road Victory at Kean Sophomore quarterback Connor Barry threw for two scores and ran for a touchdown Saturday afternoon, as the Captains of Christopher Newport University defeated Kean University, 32-21. CNU improved to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC), while the Cougars fell to 2-5 overall and 2-2 in league play. The Captains never trailed in the game on a sunny and breezy afternoon at Kean's Alumni Stadium. After a scoreless opening quarter, CNU built a 16-7 lead at halftime and then used scoring runs by Barry and junior tailback Gunner White in the third quarter to hold off the stubborn Cougars.  
October 19, 2024 Christopher Newport's Defense Dominant in 24-7 Home Victory over Rowan Christopher Newport University used a stingy defensive effort and took advantage of several key miscues by Rowan to record a 24-7 victory over the Profs. The win at TowneBank Stadium Saturday came during Homecoming Weekend celebrations on campus. The Captains built a 17-0 at halftime, and then held off the Profs in a defensive dominated second half. Both teams are now 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. 
October 12, 2024 Captains Fall to Dickinson, 31-28, as Red Devils Score Deciding Touchdown in Final Minute It took a touchdown in the final minute for Dickinson College to prevail over Christopher Newport University Saturday afternoon, 31-28, at TowneBank Stadium. The Red Devils, now 3-2, spoiled CNU's second half comeback bid and dropped the Captains to 2-3 on the season. Freshman quarterback Ben Klassen stepped in for injured senior starter Presley Egbers, and led the Red Devils by throwing for scores in the final minute of each half. Klassen connected with senior receiver Rocco DiRico from 18 yards away with 21 seconds left in the first half to give the Devils a 21-14 halftime edge. Klassen and DiRico then hooked up again from 22 yards out with 57 seconds left  in the fourth quarter for the deciding score. Klassen finished the day 21 of 35 in the passing department for 241 yards, and also ran the ball seven times for 72 yards.
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