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Richmond rides another solid defensive outing to 13-6 sacking of Colgate

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 24). Richmond rides another solid defensive outing to 13-6 sacking of Colgate. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/richmond-rides-another-solid-defensive-outing-to-13-6-sacking-of-colgate/article_0e15aa52-df8e-5558-b969-a58f64f4e530.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-24 · by The Associated Press

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Devin Geronomi led Richmond’s defensive effort with 11 solo tackles as the Spiders recorded eight sacks, defeating Colgate 13-6 in a game where Colgate outgained them but failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Blake Houser and Camden Byrd contributed three and two sacks respectively; Byrd now has 9 1/2 for the season and 27 career sacks. Richmond’s total of 31 sacks this year highlights their defensive prowess, with only one touchdown scored by Ashten Snelsire in the first half followed by a scoreless second half.
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On October 24, 2026, Devin Geronomi led Richmond to a defensive victory over Colgate, with the Spiders winning 13-6 in Virginia. Richmond's strong defense recorded eight sacks and Geronomi had 11 solo tackles. The game’s only touchdown came from Ashten Snelsire’s 16-yard pass to Jaiden Fair, giving Richmond a halftime lead of 13-6, followed by a scoreless second half. Colgate managed two field goals but was held to just 21 points or less for the sixth time this season by Richmond’s defense. With this win, Richmond improved their record to 6-2, while Colgate fell to 4-4.

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Colgate Patriot League RICHMOND Spiders Va.

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RICHMOND GPE · 6× Colgate ORG · 4× Spiders ORG · 4× Patriot League ORG · 2× Ashten Snelsire’s PERSON · 1× Blake Houser PERSON · 1× Camden Byrd PERSON · 1× Devin Geronomi PERSON · 1× Stats Perform ORG · 1× Va. GPE · 1×

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Ashten Snelsire’s 16-yard pass to Jaiden Fair provided the game’s only touchdown and the Spiders led 13-6 at halftime before a scoreless second half.
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Richmond rides another solid defensive outing to 13-6 sacking of Colgate · assertive framing

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Devin Geronomi had 11 solo tackles, Richmond recorded eight sacks, and the Spiders defeated Colgate 13-6 on Saturday. asserted
Spiders → have → Saturday
Blake Houser had three sacks for the Spiders and Camden Byrd added two sacks to his Patriot League-leading season total which now stands at 9 1/2. asserted
which → have → 1/2
He has 27 sacks in his career. asserted
He → have → career
The Spiders have 31 sacks this season. asserted
Spiders → have → sacks
Richmond, ranked No. 25 in the Stats Perform poll, has held six opponents to 21 points or less. asserted
Richmond → rank → points
Ashten Snelsire’s 16-yard pass to Jaiden Fair provided the game’s only touchdown and the Spiders led 13-6 at halftime before a scoreless second half. asserted
Spiders → provide → half
Snelsire completed 10 of 20 passes for 116 yards. asserted
Snelsire → complete → yards
He was intercepted once. asserted
He → intercept → ?
Colgate (4-4, 3-2 Patriot League) led in total yards 316-252 but managed only two field goals by Luke Vogeler. asserted
Colgate → lead → Vogeler
Jake Stearney was 25-of-45 passing for 312 yards but was intercepted three times. asserted
Stearney → pass → yards
Kyle Bitsko kicked two field goals for Richmond (6-2, 4-1). asserted
Bitsko → kick → Richmond
Richmond has a 7-1 record in the series with Colgate. asserted
Richmond → have → Colgate
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