Patriot League title to be decided in the regular-season’s final week
 
Patriot League Football Report | Week Thirteen
Patriot League multimedia journalist Paige Messier breaks down all that is at stake in Rivalry 161, as No. 24 Lafayette hosts No. 4 Lehigh for the Patriot League title and automatic berth in the FCS Playoffs. She also looks at the 136th meeting of Richmond and future League member William & Mary for the Capital Cup.
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Bucknell Football In The Herd: Colgate Game Preview and John Ohnegian Feature
Bucknell head coach Dave Cecchini discusses the emotional nature of Senior Day ahead of the Bison’s final game of the season. All-Patriot League center John Ohnegian is featured heading into his final collegiate game.
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Fordham’s James Conway Named a Doris Robinson Award Finalist
Fordham Gr. LB James Conway, who became the NCAA Division I career tackles leader last week, was named one of 13 finalists for the Doris Robinson Award, presented to the FCS Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
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Georgetown Football’s Sitting Down with Sgar
Voice of the Hoyas Jeremy Huber and head coach Rob Sgarlata discuss Georgetown’s memorable Senior Day victory against Fordham in Week Twelve. Sgarlata and Huber discuss the impact of the Hoyas’ offensive line this season. Junior defensive lineman Cooper Blomstrom joins the program after making 4.5 sacks in the Hoyas’ win against the Rams. Sgarlata also discusses what Georgetown has left to play for in its matchup against Holy Cross at Fenway Park.
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‘A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ Holy Cross Football Excited to Play at Fenway Park
Jennifer Toland of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette features Holy Cross’ unique opportunity to play its season finale in the historic home of MLB’s Boston Red Sox, when it hosts Georgetown at Fenway Park on Saturday. Head coach Dan Curran and several members of the Crusaders’ squad, who grew up in Massachusetts, share their Fenway Park memories.
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Lafayette’s Behind the Mic and Inside the Huddle
Lafayette Sports Network’s Gary Laubach and Mike Joseph break down Rivalry 161 and the 24th-ranked Leopards’ big game against rival No. 4 Lehigh for the Patriot League title. Laubach and Joseph also recap Lafayette’s exciting win at Richmond in Week Twelve. Joseph goes Inside the Huddle to talk about Lafayette’s offense vs. Lehigh’s defense. He also discusses the Leopards’ defense matching up with the Mountain Hawks’ offense.
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Neither Tough Opponents, A Bus Breakdown, Nor a Rare Thunderstorm has Stopped Unbeaten Lehigh
The Morning Call’s Keith Groller writes about some of the obstacles which No. 4 Lehigh has had to overcome on the way to its first 11-0 start since 2001, and an opportunity to repeat as Patriot League champions on Saturday against No. 24 Lafayette.
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Spider Insight Podcast with Wide Receiver Ja’Vion Griffin
Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius preview Richmond’s 136th meeting with William & Mary for the Capital Cup. Black and Gravius also interview senior wide receiver Ja’Vion Griffin to discuss his consecutive 100-yard games and wrapping up his collegiate career.
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FORDHAM RAMS (1-10, 1-6 PL) AT MERRIMACK WARRIORS (3-8 FCS Ind.)
Duane Stadium/North Andover, Mass.    Noon (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP - John Avino; Analyst - Jacob Van Ryn
RADIO BROADCAST (WFUV 90.7 FM/WFUVSports.org):  PxP – Tucker Austin; Analyst – Thomas Tisdale
SERIES HISTORY: Fordham and Merrimack will play for the second time in series history, with the Rams dropping last season’s meeting against the Warriors.
LAST GAME (Nov. 23, 2024): Merrimack 19, at Fordham 3
NOTES: FORDHAM
 
NO. 4/4 LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (11-0, 6-0 PL) AT NO. 24/rv LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS (8-3, 6-0 PL)
Fisher Stadium/Easton, Pa.          12:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
RIVALRY HISTORY
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP - Gary Laubach; Analyst - Mike Joseph; Sideline - Meghan Capanna, John Leone, Phil Ng
RADIO BROADCAST (Fox Sports Lehigh Valley 94.7 FM/1230 AM): PxP - Matt Kerr; Analyst - Mike Yadush; Sideline - Connor Brown
SERIES HISTORY: The Rivalry, college football’s most-played rivalry game, dates back to 1884. This season marks the 161st time Lafayette and Lehigh meet, with the Leopards leading the series, 82-73-5.
LAST GAME (Nov. 23, 2024): At Lehigh 38, Lafayette 14
NOTES: LEHIGH | LAFAYETTE
 
RICHMOND SPIDERS (6-5, 3-4 PL) AT WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE (7-4, 6-2, CAA)
Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field/.    1 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (FloSports/MASN): PxP - Jay Colley; Analyst - Shawn Knight 
RADIO BROADCAST (Spider Sports Network):  PxP - Bob Black; Analyst - Chris Anderson; Sideline - Matt Smith; Studio Host - Matt Josephs
SERIES HISTORY: Richmond and William & Mary meet for the 136th time in the “Oldest Rivalry in the South” when they play for the Capital Cup. The Spiders hold a 66-64-5 advantage over the future Patriot League rival Tribe.
LAST GAME (Nov. 23, 2024): At Richmond 27, William & Mary 0
NOTES: RICHMOND | WILLIAM & MARY
 
BUCKNELL BISON (5-6, 2-4 PL) AT COLGATE RAIDERS (4-7, 2-4 PL)
Christy Mathewson - Memorial Stadium/Lewisburg, Pa. Noon (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP - Eric Malanoski; Analyst - Terry Dow; Sideline - Faith Cain
RADIO BROADCAST (1070 AM WKOK): PxP - Kevin Herr; Analyst - Charlie Fisher
SERIES HISTORY: Bucknell and Colgate meet for the 73rd time in series history, with the Raiders holding a 52-20 advantage.
LAST GAME (Nov. 23, 2024): At Bucknell 48, Colgate 34
NOTES: BUCKNELL | COLGATE
 
GEORGETOWN HOYAS (6-5, 3-3 PL) AT HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS (2-9, 2-4 PL)
Fenway Park/Boston, Mass.        4 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+/NESN): PxP - Kevin Gehl; Analyst - Kevin Shea
SERIES HISTORY: Georgetown and Holy Cross meet for the 37th time in series history, with the Crusaders leading 25-11 in a series that began in 1904. The Crusaders have won the last nine meetings, dating back to 2015. This marks the first time the
LAST GAME (Nov. 23, 2024): Holy Cross 34, at Georgetown 0
NOTES: GEORGETOWN | HOLY CROSS
 
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