Rhode Island football beats Central Conn. in opening round of playoffs

URI quarterback Devin Farrell prepares to throw against Central Connecticut State on Nov. 29 in his FCS playoff debut. David DelPoio/Tne Providence Journal

Rams wide receiver Greg Gaines III in URI's Nov. 29 playoff game against Central Connecticut State. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal

URI wide receiver Marquis Buchanan (1) runs with the ball in the Nov. 29 playoff game against Central Connecticut State. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal

URI head coach Jim Fleming signals for the final fourth down in the Nov. 29 playoff game against Central Connecticut State. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal

URI Rams defense makes a stop in the fourth quarter against Central Connecticut on Nov. 29. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal

The URI Rams in Nov. 29's playoff opener against