WILLIAMSBURG — Among the distinguishing characteristics of William & Mary football in 2025 are few turnovers and penalties, and invariably close games. The formula worked perfectly in front of 12,841 on Saturday at Zable Stadium for homecoming, as the Tribe defeated Elon 26-21 in a Coastal Athletic Association game.

Although it fell behind by double digits in the first half, the Tribe (4-3, 3-1 CAA) hung tough and played cleanly — four penalties for 30 yards and zero turnovers being typical numbers for a team highly ranked nationally in both categories. By contrast, an interception the Tribe cashed in for three points and a snap out of the end zone by Elon (4-4, 2-2) for a safety accounted for the five-point difference.

The Tribe clinched its second consecutive win — and third in five ga

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