Weaver throws 2 TD passes, Smith runs for 2, Monmouth defeats New Hampshire 42-21

Frankie Weaver led Monmouth to a 42-21 victory over New Hampshire on Saturday, throwing two touchdown passes and Kenny Smith Jr. contributed with two rushing touchdowns. The Hawks, currently ranked No. 23 in the Stats Perform FCS poll, dominated from the start, scoring on their first three possessions and leading 28-0 at halftime.

Weaver, who completed 16 of 26 passes for 195 yards, scored both of his touchdowns in the first half. Nazir Treadwell opened the scoring with a 2-yard run, followed by Kenny Smith's 6-yard touchdown run. Weaver connected with Tra Neal for 35 yards and Shane Garrett for 3 yards. Smith, who finished with 176 yards on 27 carries, added a 27-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

Elijah Jennings, with 126 yards on 28 carries, scored a 15-yard touchdown. Monmouth amassed 326 yards on the ground and 521 total offensive yards. New Hampshire, which had won the first five games against Monmouth, had 295 total offensive yards but struggled on third down, converting only 2 of 11 attempts. Tommy McLeish completed 13 of 19 passes for 178 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Wildcats.

Myles Thomason added 70 rushing yards and a score for New Hampshire. Monmouth's next game is against Hampton next Saturday, while New Hampshire will face Merrimack in their upcoming matchup.