2022 Fitchburg State Falcons football team

The 2022 Fitchburg State Falcons football team represented Fitchburg State University as a member of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) during the 2022 NCAA Division III football season. The Falcons, were originally led by 2nd-year head coach Scott Sperone before he was fired and replaced by Mark Sullivan, played their home games at Elliot Field in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

2022 Fitchburg State Falcons football
ConferenceMassachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Record1–9 (0–8 MASCAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorOdell Jones
Defensive coordinatorAdam Sherman
Home stadiumElliot Field
2022 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
UMass Dartmouth $^  8 –0   9 –2  
Plymouth State  6 –2   9 –2  
Western Connecticut  6 –2   7 –3  
Bridgewater State  6 –2   7 –4  
Framingham State  4 –4   5 –5  
Massachusetts Maritime  3 –5   3 –7  
Westfield State  2 –6   2 –8  
Worcester State  1 –7   1 –9  
Fitchburg State  0 –8   1 –9  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division III playoff participant

Previous season
Main article: 2021 Fitchburg State Falcons football team

The Falcons finished the 2021 season with a record of 0–10 (0–8 in the MASCAC), which finished in last-place.

Schedule
DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendance
September 27:00 p.m.Dean*
W 33–28750
September 102:00 p.m.at Castleton*
L 0–484,112
September 1712:00 p.m.Worcester State
  • Elliot Field
  • Fitchburg, MA
L 10–561,675
September 2412:00 p.m.Massachusetts Maritime
  • Elliot Field
  • Fitchburg, MA
L 13–381,244
October 14:00 p.m.at Bridgewater State
L 0–822,500
October 812:00 p.m.at Framingham State
L 0–470
October 1512:00 p.m.Plymouth State
  • Elliot Field
  • Fitchburg, MA
L 7–42120
October 2212:00 p.m.UMass Dartmouth
  • Elliot Field
  • Fitchburg, MA
L 0–490
November 512:00 p.m.at Western Connecticut
L 21–41600
November 1212:00 p.m.at Westfield State
L 0–501,000

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Game summaries

Dean
See also: Dean Bulldogs football
Game One – Fitchburg State Falcons (0–0) vs Dean Bulldogs (0–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Dean 0 7 14728
Fitchburg State 7 7 71233

at Elliot Field • Fitchburg, Massachusetts

  • Date: Friday, September 2, 2022
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Mostly clear
  • Game attendance: 750
  • Referee: Rick Puente
Game information
First quarter
  • (0:00) FIT – Elijah Zaire McKnight 16 Yd Run, Linnea D'Acchille Kick (Fitchburg State 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (4:55) DEAN – Will Stafford 4 Yd Run, Nikolai Luksch Kick (Tied 7–7)
  • (4:40) FIT – Elijah Zaire McKnight 73 Yd Pass, Linnea D'Acchille Kick (Fitchburg State 14–7)
Third quarter
  • (11:15) DEAN – Will Stafford 3 Yd Run, Nikolai Luksch Kick (Tied 14–14)
  • (2:43) FIT – Frank Sims IV 1 Yd Run, Linnea D'Acchille Kick (Fitchburg State 21–14)
  • (0:49) DEAN – Quintus Reid 23 Yd Pass, Nikolai Luksch Kick (Tied 21–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:31) FIT – Frank Sims IV 3 Yd Run, PAT Failed (Fitchburg State 27–21)
  • (6:23) DEAN – Mozes Mooney 16 Yd Pass, Nikolai Luksch Kick (Dean 27–28)
  • (2:33) FIT – Tyzohn Poole 14 Yd Fumble Recovery, 2-PT Pass Failed (Fitchburg State 33–28)
Statistics DEAN FIT
First downs2018
Plays–yards6161
Rushes–yards10082
Passing yards206179
Passing: comp–att–int13–19–115–23–1
Time of possession27:2544:01
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Dean PassingNathan Cisco12/14, 208 yards, 2 TD
RushingWill Stafford19 carries, 59 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJordan Mason4 receptions, 70 yards
Fitchburg State PassingLogan Wilson14/19, 155 yards, 1 TD
RushingFrank Sims IV19 carries, 38 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingElijah Zaire McKnight5 receptions, 97 yards, 1 TD

At Castleton
See also: Castleton Spartans football
Game Two – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–0) vs Castleton Spartans (0–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Fitchburg State 0 0 000
Castleton 7 21 20048

at Dave Wolk Stadium • Castleton, Vermont

  • Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 4,112
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:14) CAS – Chance Fee 6 Yd Pass, Noah Crossman Kick (Castleton 0–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:57) CAS – Saijon McIntosh 37 Yd Pass, Noah Crossman Kick (Castleton 0–14)
  • (6:43) CAS – Simon Davis Jr. 2 Yd Run, Noah Crossman Kick (Castleton 0–21)
  • (1:19) CAS – Saijon McIntosh 10 Yd Run, Noah Crossman Kick (Castleton 0–28)
Third quarter
  • (10:14) CAS – Caezar Williams 62 Yd Punt Return, Noah Crossman Kick (Castleton 0–35)
  • (7:56) CAS – Saijon McIntosh 34 Yd Pass, Noah Crossman Kick (Castleton 0–42)
  • (3:07) CAS – Jackson Brand 17 Yd Run, PAT Blocked (Castleton 0–48)
Fourth quarter

No scoring

Statistics FIT CAS
First downs1223
Plays–yards6352
Rushes–yards67204
Passing yards103248
Passing: comp–att–int14–25–115–20–0
Time of possession37:1622:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fitchburg State PassingLogan Wilson14/23, 203 yards
RushingFrank Sims Jr.7 carries, 16 yards
ReceivingSahir Gomez4 receptions, 37 yards
Castleton PassingEvan Smith14/19, 235 yards, 4 TD
RushingColin Ellsworth5 carries, 44 yards
ReceivingSaijon McIntosh3 receptions, 81 yards, 3 TD

Worcester State
See also: Worcester State Lancers football
Game Three – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–1) vs Worcester State Lancers (0–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
Worcester State 14 7 142156
Fitchburg State 0 3 01013

at Elliot Field • Fitchburg, Massachusetts

  • Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Mostly sunny / mild
  • Game attendance: 1,675
  • Referee: Austin Brough
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WSU FIT
First downs2910
Plays–yards6450
Rushes–yards221100
Passing yards199101
Passing: comp–att–int15–23–09–13–0
Time of possession28:2031:40
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Worcester State PassingAaron-Moses Williams12/18, 192 yards, 4 TD
RushingAmir Mells18 carries, 108 yards
ReceivingKe'Vaughn Davis4 receptions, 49 yards, 3 TD
Fitchburg State PassingLogan Wilson9/12, 101 yards, 1 TD
RushingElijah Zaire McKnight10 carries, 50 yards
ReceivingSahir Gomez3 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD

Massachusetts Maritime
See also: Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers football
Game Four – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–2) vs Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (0–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
Massachusetts Maritime 28 10 0038
Fitchburg State 0 13 0013

at Elliot Field • Fitchburg, Massachusetts

  • Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Weather: Mostly clear
  • Game attendance: 1,244
  • Referee: Greg Camara
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MMA FIT
First downs209
Plays–yards6247
Rushes–yards12260
Passing yards32592
Passing: comp–att–int21–26–111–17–2
Time of possession32:2527:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Massachusetts Maritime PassingMarc Murphy20/25, 322 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
RushingJa'iel Johnson14 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAndrew Brightman9 receptions, 210 yards, 3 TD
Fitchburg State PassingLogan Wilson10/14, 89 yards, 1 INT
RushingElijah Zaire McKnight16 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKwasi Boakye2 receptions, 50 yards

At Bridgewater State
See also: Bridgewater State Bears football
Game Five – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–3) vs Bridgewater State Bears (1–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Fitchburg State 0 0 000
Bridgewater State 28 20 72782

at Swenson Field • Bridgewater, Massachusetts

  • Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C) • Weather: Rain
  • Game attendance: 2,500
  • Referee: Gregg Camara
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics FSU BSU
First downs824
Plays–yards6061
Rushes–yards43369
Passing yards65210
Passing: comp–att–int6–19–112–15–0
Time of possession33:0626:54
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fitchburg State PassingLogan Wilson3/11, 47 yards
RushingFrank Sims IV15 carries, 40 yards
ReceivingElijah Zaire McKnight3 receptions, 40 yards
Bridgewater State PassingJames Cahoon9/12, 199 yards, 6 TD
RushingAdam Couch12 carries, 119 yards
ReceivingDaniel Akinsheye2 receptions, 57 yards, 1 TD

At Framingham State
See also: Framingham State Rams football
Game Six – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–4) vs Framingham State Rams (2–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Fitchburg State 0 0 000
Framingham State 14 26 7047

at Bowditch Field • Framingham, Massachusetts

  • Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics FIT FSU
First downs721
Plays–yards3852
Rushes–yards-22203
Passing yards3384
Passing: comp–att–int2–12–210–19–0
Time of possession31:3327:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fitchburg State PassingThomas Farr1/2, 2 yards
RushingFrank Sims IV7 carries, 8 yards
ReceivingKwasi Boakye2 receptions, 3 yards
Framingham State PassingTerry Smith10/18, 181 yards, 1 TD
RushingDevaun Ford15 carries, 141 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingDevaun Ford3 receptions, 86 yards, 1 TD

Plymouth State
Main article: 2022 Plymouth State Panthers football team
Game Seven – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–5) vs Plymouth State Panthers (4–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Plymouth State Panthers 7 28 0742
Fitchburg State 0 0 077

at Elliot Field • Fitchburg, Massachusetts

  • Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Mostly sunny
  • Game attendance: 120
  • Referee: Dennis Donovan
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics PSU FIT
First downs259
Plays–yards5642
Rushes–yards385128
Passing yards1080
Passing: comp–att–int2–3–010–16–0
Time of possession34:2525:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Plymouth State PassingBraden Lynn2/3, 10 yards
RushingWillie Lombard11 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingKyle Baker1 reception, 9 yards
Fitchburg State PassingLogan Wilson10/16, 80 yards
RushingElijah Zaire McKnight14 carries, 81 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKwasi Boakye3 receptions, 30 yards

UMass Dartmouth
Main article: 2022 UMass Dartmouth Corsairs football team
Game Eight – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–6) vs UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (6–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
UMass Dartmouth 21 14 14049
Fitchburg State' 0 0 000

at Elliot Field • Fitchburg, Massachusetts

  • Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Weather: Mostly sunny
  • Referee: Gregg Camara
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UMD FIT
First downs255
Plays–yards6838
Rushes–yards362-19
Passing yards17042
Passing: comp–att–int10–18–07–19–2
Time of possession30:2729:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UMass Dartmouth PassingDante Aviles-Santos7/14, 141 yards
RushingJalyn Aponte6 carries, 117 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingAngel Sanchez7 receptions, 155 yards, 1 TD
Fitchburg State PassingDylan Cosner3/5, 11 yards
RushingElijah Zaire McKnight6 carries, 8 yards
ReceivingBrandon Cohen3 receptions, 19 yards

At Western Connecticut
See also: Western Connecticut Wolves football
Game Nine – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–7) vs Western Connecticut Wolves (6–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Fitchburg State 0 7 14021
Western Connecticut 14 13 7741

at The WAC • Danbury, Connecticut

  • Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Nice
  • Game attendance: 600
  • Referee: C. Hadden
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics FSU WCSU
First downs1627
Plays–yards6057
Rushes–yards94219
Passing yards186199
Passing: comp–att–int13–25–114–25–2
Time of possession33:5626:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fitchburg State PassingLogan Wilson9/14, 137 yards, 2 TD
RushingElijah Zaire McKnight13 carries, 90 yards
ReceivingKeyshawn McCurdy5 receptions, 107 yards, 3 TD
Western Connecticut PassingDennis Riordan13/23, 185 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingChad Blaszky27 carries, 166 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingRiley DeMeo1 reception, 55 yards

At Westfield State
See also: Westfield State Owls football
Game Ten – Fitchburg State Falcons (1–8) vs Westfield State Owls (1–8)
Period 1 2 34Total
Fitchburg State 0 0 000
Westfield State 16 13 14750

at Alumni Field • Westfield, Massachusetts

  • Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Clear with gusty winds
  • Game attendance: 1,000
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics FIT WSU
First downs615
Plays–yards4962
Rushes–yards9159
Passing yards28125
Passing: comp–att–int3–20–28–13–0
Time of possession24:1235:48
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fitchburg State PassingDylan Cosner2/14, 18 yards
RushingElijah Zaire McKnight15 carries, 46 yards
ReceivingKeyshawn McCurdy2 receptions, 15 yards
Westfield State PassingColby Pires8/13, 125 yards, 1 TD
RushingShane Clark14 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMichael Foley1 reception, 40 yards

Personnel

Coaching staff
Name Position
Mark SullivanInterim head coach
Adam ShermanDefensive coordinator/linebackers
Odell JonesOffensive coordinator/running backs
Mac KimballSpecial teams/defensive backs
Brandon BarnardWide receivers
David RomeroDefensive line
Todd SouliereAthletic trainer
Rebecca ShersnowAthletic trainer

Roster
2022 Fitchburg State Falcons Football

Quarterbacks

  • 13 – Leonel Almonte – Freshman
  • 15 – Jacob Bradshaw – Freshman
  • 10 – Thomas Farr – Sophomore
  • 16 – Mark Osorio – Freshman
  • 27 – Xiry Thibeaux – Sophomore
  • 2 – Logan Wilson – Junior

Running backs

  • 23 – Matthew Aguirre – Junior
  • 3 – Elijah Zaire McKnight – Junior
  • 33 – Jorge Merino – Sophomore
  • 28 – Dylan Mosley – Freshman
  • 4 – Frank Sims IV – Senior

Wide receivers

  • 14 – Kwasi Boakye – Freshman
  • 19 – Brandon Cohen – Freshman
  • 7 – Dylan Cosner – Sophomore
  • 11 – Sahir Gomez – Freshman
  • 84 – Keyshawn McCurdy – Freshman
  • 38 – John McGarry – Sophomore
  • 21 – Jayelinn Miller – Freshman
  • 18 – Jonathan Ponce – Sophomore
  

Tight ends

  • 80 – Marvin Jean Baptiste – Senior
  • 47 – John Minghetti – Sophomore

Offensive linemen

  • 61 – Christopher Emslie – Sophomore
  • 74 – Mcklein Henry – Sophomore
  • 70 – Amzie Hinkley – Junior
  • 51 – Jamesohn LaValley – Freshman
  • 68 – Jakob Lufkin – Junior
  • 57 – Ryan McDonald – Sophomore
  • 73 – Nicholas Notenboom – Sophomore
  • 60 – Frank Opoku – Junior
  

Defensive linemen

  • 56 – Ivanildo DaMoura – Senior
  • 97 – Cameron Monette – Sophomore
  • 99 – Logan Perez – Junior
  • 95 – Preston Roberts – Freshman

Linebackers

  • 8 – Sebastian Burmester – Sophomore
  • 48 – Emmanuel Cano – Freshman
  • 44 – Austin Croteau – Sophomore
  • 45 – Galvin Guillaume – Sophomore
  • 20 – Camren Topkin – Freshman
  • 17 – Zachary Whitcomb – Freshman
  • 34 – Robert Williams Jr. – Freshman
  • 24 – Luke Noyes – Senior
  

Defensive backs

  • 32 – Jordan Cummings – Sophomore
  • 22 – Devin Current – Junior
  • 30 – Malachi Grandberry – Sophomore
  • 35 – Adolfo Juarez – Sophomore
  • 5 – Marcus Moss – Junior
  • 6 – Nicholas Polanco – Freshman
  • 12 – Adam Rayan – Sophohomore
  • 26 – Jan Valls – Freshman
  • 9 – Giancarlo Marazzo-Henry – Junior

Placekickers

  • 43 – Linnea D'Acchille – Senior
  • 36 – Dillon Mangus – Freshman

Punter

  • 86 – Carson Russell – Freshman
Source and player details, 2022 Fitchburg State Falcons (4/11/2023):[2]

References
  1. "2022 Fitchburg State Football Schedule". fitchburgfalcons.com. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  2. "2022 Fitchburg State Football Roster". fitchburgfalcons.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
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