The 2021 Holy Cross Crusaders football team represented the College of the Holy Cross as a member of the Patriot League during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Bob Chesney, Holy Cross compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 6–0 in conference play, winning the Patriot League title. The Crusaders advanced to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs, where they beat Sacred Heart in the first round before losing to Villanova in the second round. They played their home games at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Game summaries At UConn
Statistics HCCONN First downs 19 18 Total yards 363 262 Rushing yards 226 88 Passing yards 137 174 Turnovers 1 4 Time of possession 33:13 26:47 Team Category Player StatisticsHoly Cross Passing Matthew Sluka 9/16, 140 yards, 2 TD Rushing Matthew Sluka 14 rushes, 112 yards, TD Receiving Jalen Coker 4 receptions, 75 yardsUConn Passing Jack Zergiotis 17/41, 174 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT Rushing Kevin Mensah 21 rushes, 66 yards Receiving Keelan Marion 3 receptions, 60 yards, 2 TD
This was the Crusaders' first win over an FBS opponent since 2002.
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