Coastal Carolina secured a decisive 45-7 victory over Fordham, marking the first win for new head coach Ryan Beard. Quarterback Deuce Bailey led the Chanticleers with three touchdown passes, all in the first half, including a 65-yard pass to Colton Hinton. Dominic Lee-Knicely contributed with two rushing touchdowns, while Nico Cavanillas Alti added a 56-yard field goal. Bailey completed 12 of 25 passes for 203 yards, and Hinton caught three passes for 101 yards. Fordham’s only score came from Gunnar Smith’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Nodin Tracy. Coastal Carolina continues its strong record in home openers, now 20-4 all-time, with seven consecutive wins since 2020. Fordham will face William & Mary next, while Coastal Carolina will play Delaware.
QUESTION: How might Coastal Carolina’s strong performance in home openers influence their confidence and strategy in future games?
Bailey throws for 3 TDs, Lee-Knicely runs for 2, and Coastal Carolina topples Fordham 45-7
