News Summary
The University of Richmond football team secured a 14-10 victory over Wofford, showcasing strong defense and a last-minute touchdown run by their quarterback, Kyle Wickersham. Despite facing a significant weather delay, the Spiders dominated the game with notable defensive performances. The team looks to build on this victory and improve their standing in the upcoming games.
Richmond, Virginia – The University of Richmond football team achieved a 14-10 victory over Wofford on September 7, 2025, marking their first win of the season and improving their record to 1-1.
The contest was characterized by a significant weather delay, pushing back the kickoff by 90 minutes. As the game unfolded, senior quarterback Kyle Wickersham secured the win with a crucial 10-yard touchdown run in the closing moments.
Head Coach Russ Huesman celebrated a milestone by tying for the second-most wins in program history, achieving a total of 53 wins during his tenure.
Key Performers
The game highlighted the defensive prowess of the Richmond team, notably from senior defensive end Camden Byrd, who recorded three tackles and two sacks. Fellow defender, sophomore linebacker Peyton Seelmann, also made significant contributions with five tackles, one sack, and a pass breakup. Senior D’Angelo Stocker led the team with six total tackles, while the defense as a whole maintained pressure on Wofford’s quarterback, Ethan Drumm, sacking him four times and limiting the Terriers to just 158 yards of total offense.
Wofford struggled to establish their ground game throughout the match, managing to gain only 47 rushing yards. Drumm completed 12 of 25 passes for 111 yards and recorded -34 rushing yards on six carries.
Game Highlights
The match began with Richmond scoring first, taking an early 7-0 lead. However, the momentum shifted when Wofford’s safety, C.J. Coombs, returned an interception for a 70-yard touchdown, tying the game at 7-7. Following this, Wofford grabbed a narrow lead at 10-7 with a 47-yard field goal from backup kicker Sam Spence.
Richmond’s decisive drive, which spanned nine plays and covered 54 yards, culminated in Wickersham’s game-winning run. Wickersham concluded the game with 20 completions on 29 attempts, accumulating 153 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception, alongside rushing for 78 yards on 17 carries. Senior wide receiver Quanye Veney led Richmond in receiving, totaling 42 yards on three catches.
In a strategic fourth-quarter effort, Richmond managed to control the clock effectively, draining 7:14 off with a long, sustained drive before punting back to Wofford.
Upcoming Games
The University of Richmond football team will continue their season on the road against North Carolina on September 13, 2025, as they look to build on this victory and improve their standing in the season.
This thrilling win provides the Spiders with valuable momentum as they move forward in the 2025 football season.
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