University of Richmond Athletics
University of Richmond
5-2 , 3-1
Fordham
2-5 , 2-2
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Fordham | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
Richmond Falls at Fordham, 20-14
10/10/2026 | Football
Bronx, N.Y. — Richmond's defense forced three turnovers, including a strip sack by Camden Byrd that Jordan Allen recovered for a touchdown, but the Spiders fell to Fordham, 20-14, Saturday afternoon at Moglia Stadium.
Richmond (5-2, 3-1 Patriot League) saw its three-game winning streak come to an end and suffered its first Patriot League loss of the year as Fordham (2-5, 2-2) scored the game's final 13 points, including the go-ahead touchdown with 2:23 remaining in the fourth quarter.
The Spiders finished with 204 yards of offense, including 122 passing and 82 rushing, while Fordham totaled 258 yards. Richmond forced three turnovers, recovering two fumbles and recording an interception, while committing two turnovers of its own.
Fordham opened the scoring on its first possession, marching 76 yards in nine plays before Gunnar Smith connected with Ricky Gonzalez II for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 11:07 remaining in the first quarter.
Richmond responded with a 14-play, 86-yard drive that consumed 8:31 and extended into the second quarter. Quarterback Ashten Snelsire capped the possession with a six-yard touchdown pass to Bryce Allen on third-and-goal, tying the game at 7-7 with 14:12 remaining before halftime.
Fordham threatened to regain the lead on its ensuing possession, advancing to the Richmond 20 before Bennett Henderson's 37-yard field goal attempt struck the upright and fell no good. Neither team scored again before halftime, sending the teams into the break tied at 7-7.
The third quarter featured four turnovers between the two teams, with Richmond's defense accounting for the Spiders' second touchdown of the afternoon.
Early in the quarter, Richmond recovered its own punt after the ball struck a Fordham player. Krystian Williams recovered the loose ball at the Fordham 37, giving Richmond possession in Rams territory, but the Spiders were forced to punt.
Two possessions later, Byrd broke through the Fordham offensive line and sacked Smith for a 13-yard loss, forcing a fumble in the end zone. Jordan Allen recovered the ball for his first career touchdown and Richmond's first defensive score of the season, giving the Spiders a 14-7 lead with 11:59 remaining in the third quarter. The sack was the 25th of Byrd's career, moving him into a tie for second on Richmond's all-time career sacks list.
Fordham recovered an Aziz Foster-Powell fumble at the Richmond 18 on the ensuing series, but the Spider defense prevented the Rams from capitalizing. Jordan Allen intercepted Smith at the Richmond 12, recording his second career interception and giving Richmond possession back with 9:26 remaining in the third quarter.
Fordham eventually pulled even on a two-yard touchdown run by Jamell James with 4:36 remaining in the third, completing a five-play, 50-yard drive that tied the game at 14-14.
The teams remained tied into the fourth quarter, when Richmond advanced to the Fordham 36 following a 10-play possession that included three first downs. Facing fourth-and-eight, Snelsire was sacked for a two-yard loss, turning the ball over on downs with 8:10 remaining.
Fordham followed with a 12-play, 62-yard drive that consumed 5:47. Smith capped the possession with a five-yard touchdown run with 2:23 remaining, giving the Rams a 20-14 lead after the extra-point attempt was unsuccessful.
Richmond took possession at its own 25 with 2:23 left and advanced to its 46-yard line before Snelsire's pass was intercepted by Boogie Owens with 1:11 remaining. Fordham picked up a first down on its ensuing possession and ran out the remaining clock.
Snelsire finished 24-of-39 passing for 122 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Foster-Powell led Richmond's rushing attack with 68 yards on 12 carries, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt, while Jamaal Brown added 24 yards on six carries.
Sean Clarke led the Spider receiving corps with six receptions for 34 yards, while Bryce Allen caught five passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Andreas Hill added four receptions for 24 yards.
Defensively, Jackson Thorne led Richmond with six tackles, while Jordan Allen, Blake Houser, Devin Geronomi and Daniel Sellers finished with five apiece. Byrd recorded four tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. Sellers added three quarterback hurries.
Richmond limited Fordham to 98 passing yards and held the Rams to 4-of-11 on third down.
Richmond returns home following its bye week to host Colgate on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at Robins Stadium during Homecoming.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
RIC 0, FOR 7
FOR - Gonzalez II,Ricky 10 yd pass from Smith,Gunnar (Henderson,Bennett kick) 9 plays, 76 yards, TOP 03:47
RIC 7, FOR 7
RIC - Allen,Bryce 6 yd pass from Snelsire,Ashten (Bitsko,Kyle kick) 14 plays, 86 yards, TOP 08:31
RIC 14, FOR 7
RIC - Allen,Jordan 0 yd fumble recovery (Bitsko,Kyle kick)
RIC 14, FOR 14
FOR - James,Jamell 2 yd run (Henderson,Bennett kick), 5 plays, 50 yards, TOP 02:45
RIC 14, FOR 20
FOR - Smith,Gunnar 5 yd run (), 12 plays, 62 yards, TOP 05:47
