All eight NEC teams were in action in Week 5, with three league games highlighting the slate. Merrimack posted a come-from-behind win against LIU, Saint Francis U improved to 2-0 with a win over Central Connecticut, while Stonehill stopped Duquense and scored a 24-20 victory in its first-ever NEC game. Sacred Heart rounded out the league's victories, using a solid defensive effort in the second half to defeat Norfolk State.

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