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UNH football: Ricky Santos named 20th head coach in Wildcats’ history

UNH football: Ricky Santos named 20th head coach in Wildcats’ history

Cameron Beall December 7, 2021
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has named Ricky Santos as the 20th head coach in the program history on Tuesday morning. Santos will be the new face of Wildcat football, and is tasked with taking the reins from one of the more decorated coaches in the history of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). He’ll also look to restore order into a program that used to be a mainstay in the FCS Playoffs. 
UNH football: Head coach Sean McDonnell announces his retirement after 23 years with UNH; Santos expected to be promoted

UNH football: Head coach Sean McDonnell announces his retirement after 23 years with UNH; Santos expected to be promoted

Cameron Beall December 1, 2021
University of New Hampshire (UNH) Director of Athletics Marty Scarano announced the retirement of head football coach Sean McDonnell early Wednesday morning. His retirement is effective immediately after an underwhelming end to his 22-year run with the Wildcats, finishing with a 3-8 record in 2021.  
Coach Mac addresses spring season at CAA Media Day

Coach Mac addresses spring season at CAA Media Day

Cassie Hollasch February 3, 2021
DURHAM, N.H. – Normally the annual Blue-White Game is the last action we see from University of New Hampshire football before the school year ends. This year, however, this is just the start of the action for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). CAA Media Day – which normally takes place in July – was held via Zoom last week as UNH and the rest of the league prepares for the first week of March.
An unconventional fall without UNH athletics

An unconventional fall without UNH athletics

Hannah Donahue August 27, 2020
This fall semester is going to be far different than what UNH students, along with so many other schools, are accustomed to. Masks, social distancing, remote learning, and no fall sports.
McDonnell cleared to return for 2020 football season

McDonnell cleared to return for 2020 football season

Hannah Donahue March 13, 2020
After a one-season hiatus, head coach Sean McDonnell will be returning to the sideline for the team’s spring practices ahead of the 2020 season.

Football takes down Maine in final regular season game

Hannah Donahue December 5, 2019
UNH brought home the Brice-Cowell Musket after a 28-10 win

UNH falls short at Albany

Hannah Donahue December 5, 2019

In their final road trip of 2019, Ricky Santos and the Wildcats (5-5, 4-3) went into Albany (7-4, 5-2), but didn’t have enough to overcome a fourth quarter deficit. Now sitting at .500...

Football takes down Maine in final regular season game

Hannah Donahue November 25, 2019
UNH football brings the Brice-Cowell Musket back home after defeating rival UMaine

UNH falls short at Albany

Hannah Donahue November 25, 2019

In their final road trip of 2019, Ricky Santos and the Wildcats (5-5, 4-3) went into Albany (7-4, 5-2), but didn’t have enough to overcome a fourth quarter deficit. Now sitting at .500...

UNH rests, prepares for Villanova's offense during bye

UNH rests, prepares for Villanova’s offense during bye

Bret Belden November 1, 2019
UNH football prepares to face Villanova after bye week
Brosmer leads 'Cats to first win

Brosmer leads ‘Cats to first win

Hannah Donahue September 26, 2019
UNH football defeats University of Rhode Island in their first win of the season
Football loses to Holy Cross late

Football loses to Holy Cross late

Hannah Donahue September 12, 2019
First-year Max Brosmer got the chance to play as quarterback in the second half against Holy Cross
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