The University of Richmond football team defeated Furman 13-9 on September 26, 2026, at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium in Richmond, Virginia, before an attendance of 6,558 according to ESPN data. Quarterback Ashten Snelsire threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Carson Derey, and Kyle Bitsko converted two field goals to help the Spiders hold off a second-half defensive battle.
Game Summary and Scoring Breakdown
Richmond (4-1, 3-0) struck first in the opening quarter when Kyle Bitsko connected on a 26-yard field goal with 5:44 remaining. Furman (2-3, 1-2) responded before the end of the first quarter as Nathan Chapman hit a 33-yard field goal to tie the game 3-3. In the second quarter, Snelsire found Derey in the end zone for a six-yard score, capped by a successful extra point from Bitsko, pushing the Spiders ahead 10-3 as reported by ESPN.
Furman’s special teams kept the Paladins close before halftime. Chapman converted a 42-yard field goal with 3:20 left in the second quarter and added a 49-yard kick as time expired in the half, narrowing Richmond’s lead to 10-9. The only scoring of the second half came in the third quarter when Bitsko kicked a 30-yard field goal with 5:34 on the clock to secure the 13-9 final margin.
Team Statistics and Key Performances
Richmond outgained Furman 355 total yards to 215, controlling the ball for 36 minutes and 57 seconds compared to Furman’s 23 minutes and 03 seconds of possession according to match statistics. Spiders quarterback Ashten Snelsire completed 19 of 40 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Running back Aziz Foster-Powell led the ground attack for Richmond with 25 carries for 125 yards, while Andreas Hill caught five passes for 38 yards.
For Furman, quarterback Connor Ackerley went 15-for-30 through the air for 137 yards and rushed 14 times for 35 yards. Luke Shields led the Paladin receivers with four catches for 50 yards. Earl led Furman with nine total tackles.