NCAA FCS

UNH at

 Hofstra

• When and where: Saturday (3 p.m.) at Shuart Stadium, Hempstead, N.Y.
• Team records: UNH is 5-1 (2-1 CAA). Hofstra is 4-3 (2-2 CAA).
• 2008 result: UNH defeated Hofstra, 45-25.
• Noteworthy: UNH will look to rebound from its 23-17 loss at UMass a week ago. The Wildcats remain in the FCS Top 10 in both major polls despite the setback. ... The Wildcats had just 72 yards on the ground against UMass. ... Senior tight end Scott Sicko had 10 catches for 145 yards and a pair of touchdowns for UNH in the loss. ... The UNH defense turned in another strong effort, led by senior linebacker Terrence Klein (two interceptions) senior linebacker Sean Ware (14 tackles) and junior cornerback Dino Vasso (14 tackles). ... Hofstra owns an impressive 24-17 win over James Madison and defeated Rhode Island last week, 28-16. ... Hostra averages 19 points per game, led by quarterback Cory Christopher (seven touchdowns). ... UNH is ranked No. 1 in the country (FCS) in turnover margin at 2.17. UNH has eight fumble recoveries and 13 interceptions on defense. ... UNH senior running back Chad Kackert is now 10th on the school's all-time rushing list with 1,846 yards. Kackert moved past Dan Curran and needs 103 yards to jump to the No. 9 spot past Curt Collins. ... UNH has 18 sacks this season, led by sophomore DL Brian McNally and junior LB Devon Jackson with three apiece

                                                            -- Capsule compiled by Ed Flaherty.