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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Christopher Newport University hosts Rowan University in a Halloween matinee Saturday, with first place in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) on the line. The Captains, ranked tenth in the nation, are 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the NJAC, while the 23rd-ranked Profs are 6-1 and also 4-0 in league play. Kickoff at TowneBank Stadium is set for 1:00 p.m.
Paul Crowley's squad is coming off a 63-6 home victory over Vermont State Castleton last Saturday during Family Weekend, a win that marked the 22nd consecutive regular season victory for the Captains dating back to 2024.
"Rowan is obviously a very good football team," Crowley said as his team prepared this week. "They've been successful all year, especially on the defensive side of the ball. They've also got some offensive weapons that are scary, so we've been working hard to get ready for the challenge. We're really looking forward to another good test for our team and another great atmosphere for football at TowneBank Stadium."
The first place showdown features two dynamic defenses, with the Captains allowing just 9.1 points per game, and Rowan yielding just 11.0 points per game to its opponents. CNU is ninth in the nation in total defense, while Rowan is 11th.
Christopher Newport and Rowan will be meeting for the 17th time, and the series is all even at 8-8. The Captains have won the last five games, most recently a 49-41 double overtime victory last October 4th in Glassboro, N.J. The all-time series dates back to 2002, and the Captains are 4-5 all-time vs. the Profs at TowneBank Stadium.
The Profs are coming off a 30-7 home victory last Saturday over the College of New Jersey. Rowan's only loss this season came in Week 1 when the Profs were downed by Mary Hardin-Baylor, 21st-ranked at the time, by a 35-14 score.
Tickets for Saturday's game can still be purchased online by clicking the link below. Tickets will also be available for purchase beginning at
11:00 a.m. Saturday at TowneBank Stadium, with
cash or card accepted.
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new//client.asp?ClientID=87
For fans who have already purchased tickets, Will Call will also open at 11:00 a.m. and is located at the front entrance gates to TowneBank Stadium. If you are picking up tickets at Will Call, please remember to bring a photo ID. Tailgate passes will also be available on game day at the front entrance of the tailgate lot. The tailgate lot will open at 10:00 a.m. Tailgate passes are $30.00 and CASH ONLY.
All Christopher Newport games are broadcast live on the Home of the Captains, Xtra 99.1 FM and CNUsports.com. The pre-game show Saturday will begin at 12:30 p.m. Links are provided at the top of this story to watch the game online, view the live stats, as well as to access the complete game notes package.
Following Saturday's first place battle, the Captains are back home next Saturday at TowneBank Stadium for the final home regular-season game of 2026. CNU will host the Lions of the College of New Jersey, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 PM. Senior Day ceremonies will take place prior to kick off.
