Around The Nation in D1A: Rocky Mountain, Midwest, Big 10, Rugby East, and More
It was a very busy weekend in D1A rugby and we're seeing some improvement steps among a number of teams.
Rocky Mountain
BYU won comfortably over rivals Utah, with Victory Mataele logging 26 points thanks to two tries and eight conversions. Will Pugmire also scored two times.
Navy Edges Saint Mary's in Barnburner
Navy needed a late penalty goal to go it but the Midshipmen are still undefeated after beating Saint Mary's for the first time in the program's history.
In a high-intensity, hard-hitting match with a few errors and plenty of drama, the Gaels and the Midshipmen traded the lead six times with Navy finishing 30-28 victors.
Saint Mary's Visits Navy in Much-Anticipated Cross-Continental Clash
In a rematch of the 2024 D1A final, Saint Mary's College of California visits the US Naval Academy Saturday in a cross-continental season opener for the Gaels.
In any situation this game would be a challenge, but certainly after the death of beloved teammate Dominic Peterson, the Gaels still have much on their minds.
D1A Roundup: Some Startups in Arizona and Rugby East Leaders Roll
It was a busy D1A weekend with a couple of teams getting some first looks.
Navy vs Mount St. Mary's
Navy finally got to their #1 rankings and will hold onto it as they beat Mount St. Mary's 62-10.
Navy remains unbeaten in overall play and, then, logically, also in the Rugby East.
Storming First Half Sees Ohio State Past Indiana
Ohio State rode a 35-point first half to defeat Indiana 42-25 on a chilly Friday night in Columbus, Ohio.
The victory doesn't affect the Big Ten standings but it does set up a nice narrative for what could well be the conference final.
