Bernard Pierce now needs two TDs to break Paul Palmer's overall program record of 43, which has stood for a quarter-century. Pierce carried 30 times for 121 yards. He got his record-setting 40th rushing TD with 8:05 left in the second quarter, to make it 21-0. Matt Brown added 114 yards and a score on 15 carries.
This was the fourth time the Owls have scored 38 or more. In those games, they've also held their opponent to single digits.
Next up, at home in South Philly, is Buffalo (2-4, 1-1), which just upset Ohio U. (4-2, 1-1), 38-37.
NEW HAMPSHIRE 47, VILLANOVA 17
A long rebuilding season on the Main Line isn't getting any less palatable.
The Wildcats (1-5, 0-3 CAA) lost their second straight to a Top-10 club. This time, it was to No. 6 UNH (4-1, 2-0), on the road. Now they have to go to James Madison (4-2, 2-1), which was ranked seventh before it lost Saturday in overtime, 25-24, to No. 19 Maine. The Wildcats get Maine on Oct. 29 at home, and No. 13 Delaware at Chester's PPL Park in the annual finale on Nov. 19.
It was the most points Villanova has given up since the 2008 opener at West Virginia (48). And the most the Wildcats had allowed to an FCS team since 2005 (48 by Rhode Island); those Wildcats finished 4-7.
True freshman quarterback Chris Polony replaced walk-on senior Christian Culicerto in the second quarter and went 15-for-19 for 120 yards, with a TD and two picks.
Mark Hamilton matched his career high with a 45-yard field goal, his third consecutive game with at least one of longer than 40. He's made 13 in a row, and 14 of 15 since he became the kicker.
PENN 35, FORDHAM 20
The Quakers (2-2) won for the first time in three tries at Franklin Field, in their final non-Ivy League game.
They were trailing 10-7 early in the second quarter. Lyle Marsh had three rushing TDs.
