Olson throws a pair of touchdown passes in Central Connecticut’s 33-3 win over Fordham

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Brady Olson threw a pair of touchdown passes and Central Connecticut cruised to a 33-3 victory over Fordham on Saturday night.

Central Connecticut (1-1) scored 19 second-quarter points with the help of a couple Fordham miscues. Blue Devil Vince Thomas recovered a high snap for a touchdown after punter Will Haslett whiffed trying to kick the ball out of the end zone in attempt to give up only a safety. Later, quarterback CJ Montes couldn’t handle a snap out of the shotgun that went out of the end zone.

Elijah Howard ran 24 yards for a Central Connecticut touchdown and Jack Barnum added a field goal for the 19-point halftime lead.

Olson finished 15-of-31 for 223 yards with the two TDs but also had two interceptions.

Julius Loughridge rushed for 127 yards on 15 carries for the Rams (0-2).

Fordham lost five fumbles in rainy conditions while the Blue Devils lost two.

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