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Football Moves Into Stats Perform FCS Poll, Maintains Spot In AFCA Poll
09/07/2021 | Football
RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond football team moved into the Stats Perform FCS National Rankings Monday as the Spiders checked in at No. 25 in the country after their season-opening 38-14 victory over Howard. The Spiders were receiving votes in the preseason poll and make their first appearance in the Stats Perform FCS Poll. Richmond is also ranked No. 22 in the AFCA Coaches' Poll for the second-straight week.
The Spiders' victory over Howard marked their 16th-straight home opening win in program history, dating back to 2005. Richmond accounted for 530 yards of total offense in the victory with quarterback Joe Mancuso (Blairsville, Ga.) responsible for 347 yards of total offense. Mancuso was efficient, completing 25-of-34 passing for 293 yards and two touchdowns. He spread the ball around to 10 different receivers while also rushing for 54 yards on three carries and a score.
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Jasiah Williams (Petersburg, Va.) led the way with a career-high eight receptions for a career-high 85 yards. Redshirt junior wideout Isaac Brown (Winchester, Va.) tallied five catches for a career-high 87 yards, including a 51-yard touchdown.
The Spiders rushed for 226 yards in the victory with four different Spiders rushed for over 50 yards. Redshirt junior Aaron Dykes (Knoxville, Tenn.) rushed for 54 yards on 15 carries, including a pair of first half touchdowns. Freshman Jerry Garcia Jr. (Hope Mills, N.C.) made his collegiate debut and ran for 52 yards on seven carries while redshirt sophomore Savon Smith (Winchester, Va.) added 51 yards on seven carries.
Richmond limited Howard to 348 yards of total offense and 117 yards rushing in the win. Linebacker Tyler Dressler (Covington, Va.) led the way with a game-high nine tackles, one forced fumble, two tackles for loss and one sack in the all-around performance. Redshirt sophomore Tristan Wheeler (Bethlehem, Pa.) added seven tackles while Darius Reynolds (Yorktown, Va.) and Ray Eldridge (McDonald, Pa.) each recorded sacks.
Richmond continues its two-game home stretch to start the year this weekend, hosting Lehigh from the Patriot League. Kickoff at Robins Stadium is set for 2 p.m.
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The Spiders' victory over Howard marked their 16th-straight home opening win in program history, dating back to 2005. Richmond accounted for 530 yards of total offense in the victory with quarterback Joe Mancuso (Blairsville, Ga.) responsible for 347 yards of total offense. Mancuso was efficient, completing 25-of-34 passing for 293 yards and two touchdowns. He spread the ball around to 10 different receivers while also rushing for 54 yards on three carries and a score.
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Jasiah Williams (Petersburg, Va.) led the way with a career-high eight receptions for a career-high 85 yards. Redshirt junior wideout Isaac Brown (Winchester, Va.) tallied five catches for a career-high 87 yards, including a 51-yard touchdown.
The Spiders rushed for 226 yards in the victory with four different Spiders rushed for over 50 yards. Redshirt junior Aaron Dykes (Knoxville, Tenn.) rushed for 54 yards on 15 carries, including a pair of first half touchdowns. Freshman Jerry Garcia Jr. (Hope Mills, N.C.) made his collegiate debut and ran for 52 yards on seven carries while redshirt sophomore Savon Smith (Winchester, Va.) added 51 yards on seven carries.
Richmond limited Howard to 348 yards of total offense and 117 yards rushing in the win. Linebacker Tyler Dressler (Covington, Va.) led the way with a game-high nine tackles, one forced fumble, two tackles for loss and one sack in the all-around performance. Redshirt sophomore Tristan Wheeler (Bethlehem, Pa.) added seven tackles while Darius Reynolds (Yorktown, Va.) and Ray Eldridge (McDonald, Pa.) each recorded sacks.
Richmond continues its two-game home stretch to start the year this weekend, hosting Lehigh from the Patriot League. Kickoff at Robins Stadium is set for 2 p.m.
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