Claim: The 1940 Rhode Island State Rams football team, coached by Frank Keaney, were held to 0 points in two of their three loses.
Evidence: The 1940 Rhode Island Rams football team was an American football team that represented Rhode Island State College (later renamed the University of Rhode Island) as a member of the New England Conference during the 1940 college football season. In its 21st season under head coach Frank Keaney, the team compiled a 5–3 record (2–1 against conference opponents) and finished in second place in the conference. September 28 at Maine L 0–7 October 23 at Providence* L 0–25 October 5 at Brown* L 17–20