FCS-CFB Game Preview: Richmond Spiders (3–3) vs. Colgate Raiders (2-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Andy Kerr Stadium, Hamilton, New York

Kickoff: 10:00 AM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Hamilton, NY)

Temperature: 60°F at kickoff

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)

Impact: Ideal football weather; no major effect on passing or kicking games.

Injury Report

Richmond:

WR Isaiah Dawson (minor hamstring) – questionable; leads team with 4 TD receptions.

DL depth concerns after heavy snaps in recent weeks.

Colgate:

OL rotation slightly banged up, but no major starters ruled out.

WR Treyvhon Saunders (nation’s leader in receiving yards) – probable despite minor ankle tweak.

Key Player Matchups

QB Zach Osborne (Colgate) vs. Richmond Secondary – Osborne has 820 passing yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs through five games. His chemistry with Saunders is the Raiders’ offensive engine.

WR Treyvhon Saunders (Colgate) vs. Richmond CBs – Saunders leads the FCS in receiving yards (682) and receptions (49). Richmond must double him or risk explosive plays.

QB Kyle Wickersham (Richmond) vs. Colgate Linebackers – Wickersham has been efficient (479 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs), but Colgate’s defense has forced multiple turnovers in four of five games.

RB Battle: A. Foster-Powell (Richmond, 248 yards) vs. C. Fulton (Colgate, 232 yards) – Ground control could decide possession time.

Recent Team Form

Richmond (3–3):

L 33–28 @ Bucknell

W 13–12 vs Howard

W 38–14 vs VMI

L 41–6 @ UNC

W 14–10 @ Wofford

Colgate (2–3):

W 41–21 @ Cornell

W 44–21 vs Fordham

L 66–24 @ Syracuse

L 24–17 @ Villanova

L 42–39 vs Monmouth

Team Records & Series History

Richmond: 3–3 overall, 0–2 Patriot

Colgate: 2–3 overall, 1–0 Patriot

Series History: Richmond leads the all-time series, including a 20–17 win in 2017 and a 38–31 win in 2016. The last two meetings were decided by one possession.

Betting Trends:

Colgate is 2–0 ATS in its last two games, both double-digit wins.

Richmond is 1–4 ATS in its last five road games.

The last two head-to-head meetings were one-possession games.

Historical Betting Results: Richmond has covered in past matchups, but Colgate’s recent offensive surge suggests a shift.

Projected Score: Colgate 27, Richmond 21

Game Odds

Richmond Spiders           49.5

Colgate Raiders                – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025