UCONN at CINCINNATI

Tall task for Huskies, a national television matchup against Chelsea native Brian Kelly and his fourth-ranked Bearcats.

NORTHEASTERN at UMASS

A sizzling 23-2 at McGuirk since 2006, Minutemen must win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

URI at UNH

Healthy once again, senior running back Chad Kackert is charging up the Wildcats’ all-time rushing chart.

MAINE at JAMES MADISON

Black Bears need another stellar effort from sophomore Donte Dennis and ballhawking defense to halt three-game skid vs. Dukes.

HARVARD at COLUMBIA

Crimson backs Gino Gordon, Treavor Scales, and Cheng Ho are averaging 7.7 yards per carry over their last three games.

CORNELL at DARTMOUTH

Big Green turn to senior Rob Mitchelson with Ivy rushing leader Nick Schwieger (hand) out for the season.

BROWN at YALE

Stingy Bulldog defense will be put to the test against the dynamic receiving duo of seniors Buddy Farnham and Bobby Sewall.

HOLY CROSS at LEHIGH

Dominic Randolph and the Crusaders must take care of business in Bethlehem to set up a Patriot showdown vs. Lafayette.

CENTRAL CONN. at WAGNER

James Mallory and the NEC-leading Blue Devils have rallied to win five of their last six.

BRYANT at SACRED HEART

Paul Polomski is 18 tackles shy of becoming the Bulldogs’ all-time leader.

SOUTHERN CONN. at SAINT ANSELM

Hawks freshman QB Michael Pierce now owns the top three total offense performances in program history

BENTLEY at STONEHILL

Falcons can wrap up their first outright NE-10 title since 2003.

OHIO DOMINICAN at NEW HAVEN

Not a bad relaunch for Ryan Osiecki and the 5-4 Chargers, who can secure a winning season with the nonleague victory.

ASSUMPTION at AIC

AIC stands in the way of NE-10 scoring leader Herb Woodard and Greyhounds securing program’s first winning season since 1995.

PACE at MERRIMACK

Jeremiah Watts stepped out of the shadows of record-breaking receiver Chris Latham to deliver a game for the ages last week.

TRINITY at AMHERST

Bantams one of four NESCAC teams averaging at least 29 points per game; unbeaten Lord Jeffs yielding just 8.3.

BOWDOIN at BATES

Polar Bears senior Oliver Kell has been magnificent under center; Bobcats have found a keeper in freshman QB Trevor Smith.

TUFTS at COLBY

Jumbos have been decimated by injuries on offense, but senior safety Tom Tassinari and hard-hitting D continue to impress.

HAMILTON at MIDDLEBURY

With two games left, junior Donald McKillop owns Panthers’ single-season records for attempts, completions, and passing yards.

WILLIAMS at WESLEYAN

Junior quarterback Pat Moffitt (14 of 18, 4 TDs) is coming off his best performance for the surging Ephs.

BRIDGEWATER ST. at MASS. MARITIME

Bears are still alive in the Bogan race thanks to running backs Justin Fuller (135.6 yards per game) and Steve Clark (102.2).

WESTFIELD ST. at WORCESTER ST.

Owls junior Chris Stengel averaged 45.5 yards on 10 punts last week, booming four 50-plus yards; he also booted a field goal.

COAST GUARD at FRAMINGHAM ST.

What does Coast Guard freshman Jon Resch do for an encore after his 34-of-46, 469-yard, six-touchdown show-stopper last week?

MAINE MARITIME at FITCHBURG ST.

Averaging a Division 3-best 443.6 rushing yards per game, Mariners can punch ticket to NEFC title game.

PLYMOUTH ST. at SALVE REGINA

The 7-2 Panthers are averaging 31.2 points thanks to the efficient work of junior QB J.J. Brooks.

NICHOLS at WNEC

Senior QB Justin Walz can pilot host Golden Bears to their fifth straight victory, and a winning season.

UMASS-DARTMOUTH at CURRY

Colonels senior Jamal Woods is closing his career with a nice burst, averaging 5.4 yards per carry.

MIT at ENDICOTT

Final exam for Engineers All-America back DeRon Brown: Gulls have the second-best run defense in NEFC.

UTICA at MOUNT IDA

Mustangs converted two fake punts in thrilling comeback vs. Husson and still have a shot at inaugural ECFC title game.

BECKER at HUSSON

East Boston High grad Julius Williams suits up for his final game for the hosts, averaging 99 rushing yards per game.

NORWICH at CASTLETON ST.

Cadets gun for their sixth straight win while tuning up for next week’s ECFC championship game in Northfield.

WESTERN CONN. at COLLEGE OF N.J.

Senior Lionel Assie is an all-purpose threat for the Colonials, leading the NJAC with 132.9 yards per game.

WPI at SUSQUEHANNA

Junior LB Michael Oliveri continues to rack up the tackles for a Engineers squad aiming to halt a five-game skid.

ST. JOHN FISHER at SPRINGFIELD

Junior Joe Myhren, one of six Pride backs with at least 200 yards rushing, averaging a robust 8.6 yards per carry.

CRAIG LARSON