Gunnar Smith leads Fordham to 20-14 win over Richmond

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Gunnar Smith leads Fordham to 20-14 win over Richmond
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Gunnar Smith's late touchdown run propelled Fordham to a 20-14 victory over Richmond on Saturday. After a back-and-forth contest, Smith's run marked Fordham's first lead since the opening drive. The game featured a tying score by Richmond and a critical interception by Boogie Owens in the final minutes. Following the victory, Fordham improved to 2-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play, ending a two-game losing streak. Richmond, ranked 19th, will take a week off before facing Colgate on October 24, while Fordham will host Villanova next Saturday.

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  • •Fordham improves to 2-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play.
  • •Smith scores two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing.
  • •Richmond falls to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play.
  • •Boogie Owens intercepts a Richmond pass late in the game.
  • •Fordham will face Villanova next Saturday.
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  • 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Smith's late TD run sends Fordham to a 20-14 win over Richmond
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NEW YORK (AP) — Gunnar Smith threw for a touchdown and his late game-winning touchdown run rallied Fordham to a surprise 20-14 win over Richmond on Saturday.Smith helped lead a five-play, 50-yard drive later in the third quarter that ended with Jamell James tying it at 14 on a 2-yard scoring run.

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