An interception by Richmond’s Matei Fitz proved pivotal, allowing the Spiders to narrowly defeat Howard University in a 13-12 finish.
Fitz, a defensive lineman, was perfectly positioned to intercept Tyriq Starks’ pass on Howard’s eight-yard line. This turnover put Richmond’s offense in a position to score the go-ahead touchdown, ultimately winning the game. Quarterback Ashten Snelsire then fired a completed pass to Leroy Foster for a seven-yard touchdown catch, putting Richmond up 13-12 and essentially icing the victory.
Although Howard ultimately lost, they had several moments of brilliance in what was an old-school, rough-and-rugged contest. Both Tyriq Starks and the Richmond quarterback tandem of Ashten Snelsire and Kyle Wickersham struggled to find success through the air, with neither side throwing for over 100 yards…