#20 Rhode Island FCS Football 2023 Preview

 
 
Rhode Island Rams
 
Overall Rank: #20
 
#4 CAA
 
 
2022 Record: 7-4, 5-3
2022 Postseason: None
Coach: Jim Fleming (31-62 at Rhode Island, 52-63 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Patrick Murphy
Defensive Coordinator: None
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Jaylen Smith, RB, 272 yards
Passing: Kasim Hill, QB, 2,592 yards
Receiving: Kahtero Summers, WR, 675 yards
Tackles: Evan Stewart, LB, 76
Sacks: A.J. Pena, LB, 5.5
Interceptions: 3 tied with 1
 
Other Key Returnees: WR Darius Savedge, OL Nick Correia, OL Lorenzo Thompson, LB Jarrett Martin, LB Gabe Salomons, DB Jordan Colbert
 
Key Losses: RB Marques DeShields, WR Ed Lee, TE Caleb Warren, OL A.J. Cornelius, LB Jake Fire, DB Jordan Jones, S Antonio Carter II, DB O’Neil Robinson, DB Malik Gavek, S Henry Yianakopolos, DL Matt Thomas
 
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
 
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 169.3 (45th in nation, 4th in conference)
Passing Offense: 235.4 (41, 5)
Total Offense: 404.6 (34, 5)
Scoring Offense: 30.6 (36, 4)
Rushing Defense: 165.5 (67, 7)
Pass Defense: 206.5 (41, 5)
Total Defense: 372.1 (56, 5)
Scoring Defense: 26.6 (53, 5)
Turnover Margin: 0.36 (31, 4)
Sacks: 2.73 (15, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 1.91 (54, 5)