Patriot League Football Report | Week Five
Patriot League multimedia journalist Paige Messier discusses Lehigh, Colgate and Richmond moving to the top of the Patriot League standings before previewing the important matchups during Week Five. Messier takes a closer look at the Patriot League Power of 10 Fan-Voted Game of the Week between No. 6/6 Lehigh and Fordham.
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William & Mary Holds Annual National Marrow Donor Program Game vs. Holy Cross
In addition to being a White Out in which fans are encouraged to wear white, the contest will be W&M's annual National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Game. Tribe head coach Mike London has made a notable impact off the field for his work with the NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program – formerly Be The Match), which has registered hundreds of new potential donors. Among those are multiple W&M football standouts whose efforts helped save lives. 

Colgate Football Preview vs. Harvard
Raiders’ head coach Curt Fitzpatrick talks about the Raiders’ Week Four win over Villanova and how proud he was of the team effort and the challenge of going back on the road to face another ranked opponent in No. 22/20 Harvard on Saturday night.
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Georgetown’s Sitting Down with Sgar: Week Five
Jeremy Huber, the voice of Georgetown Football, sits down with Georgetown football head coach Rob Sgarlata to discuss Georgetown’s Week Five matchup against Cornell and the success the Hoyas have had creating turnovers and limiting their own.
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Fordham Football Ram Roundup
WFUV’s Tucker Austin and head coach Joe Conlin discuss last week’s loss against Stony Brook and look ahead to a Patriot League matchup against No. 6 Lehigh. Jamell James (Sr., RB) talks about his long touchdown run against the Seawolves and Saturday’s game against the Patriot League’s top-ranked run defense.
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Cam Nolan Helps Holy Cross Build Momentum
Jennifer Toland of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette features Holy Cross fifth-year offensive lineman in the lead up to the Crusaders’ Week Five matchup against William & Mary. Nolan, a preseason All-American discusses his work with several community initiatives in addition to being named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, award annually to college football’s premier student-athlete.
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Lafayette’s Riley’s Football Journey is Driven by Community, Leadership and Family
Mandy Housenick features Lafayette senior defensive lineman Darien Riley on GoLeopards.com in advance of the Leopards’ home meeting with Richmond. Riley, who balances football, business and academics, is expected to graduate early in December.
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Lafayette’s Behind the Mic and Inside the Huddle
Lafayette Sports Network’s Gary Laubach and Mike Joseph discuss the Leopards’ Patriot Week Five opponent Richmond, the challenge they pose for the Leopards and the importance of getting off to a good start. Joseph goes Inside the Huddle to break down coverages and formation awareness against the Spiders.
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Richmond’s Spider InSight Podcast
Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius talk to a member of the Richmond football team each week. Carson Derey (So., TE) was interviewed for this week’s installment of Spider InSight.
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Talking Villanova Football: Episode 6, Segment 3
Steve Pinone and Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante talks to Ja’briel Mace (Jr., RB) about the unity within the team and helping bring the underclassmen into the Villanova football culture. Each segment of Talking Villanova Football is available by visiting the Villanova Athletics YouTube channel.
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William & Mary’s Khylil Johnson Brings Playmaking, Versatility and Unique Journey to Tribe Football
William & Mary freshman wide receiver Khylil Johnson is featured in a story by Jack Angelucci on TribeAthletics.com. Johnson has made an immediate impact in Williamsburg, leading the Patriot League and ranking sixth in the FCS in yards per reception (22.2). His path to William & Mary, including crossing paths with a former NFL wide receiver and being discovered despite his small school background.
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FORDHAM RAMS (1-4, 1-1 PL) AT NO. 6/6 LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (5-0, 3-0 PL)
Goodman Stadium/Bethlehem, Pa.                                           Noon (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Marco Socci; Analyst – Lance Haynes
RADIO BROADCAST (Lehigh - Fox Sports Radio 94.7 FM/1230AM): PxP – Matt Kerr; Analyst – Mike Yadush; Sideline – Connor Brown
RADIO BROADCAST (Fordham - WFUVSports.org): PxP - Tucker Austin; Analyst - Anthony Smith
SERIES HISTORY: Fordham and Lehigh meet for the 38th time in series history, with the Mountain Hawks holding a 27-10 advantage.
LAST MEETING (Oct. 25, 2025): Lehigh 27, at Fordham 6
GAME NOTES: FORDHAM | LEHIGH
 
NO. 17/24 RICHMOND SPIDERS (4-1, 3-0 PL) AT LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS (1-3, 0-1 PL)
Fisher Stadium/Easton, Pa.                                      12:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Gary Laubach; Analyst – Mike Joseph; Sidelines – Michael Marcantonini, Phil Ng and John Leone
RADIO BROADCAST (ESPN Richmond 106.1 FM): PxP – Bob Black; Analyst – Chris Anderson; Sideline - Matt Smith; Studio Host - Matt JosephsSERIES HISTORY: Richmond meets Lafayette for the fifth time in series history, with the Leopards holding a 4-0 edge.
LAST MEETING (Nov. 15, 2025): Lafayette 35, at Richmond 28
GAME NOTES: RICHMOND | LAFAYETTE
 
CORNELL BIG RED (1-1, 0-0 IVY) AT GEORGETOWN HOYAS (0-3, 0-2 PL)
Cooper Field/Washington, D.C.                                                    12:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Jeremy Huber; Analyst – Christian Taylor
SERIES HISTORY: Georgetown faces Cornell for the fifth time in program history, with the series tied at two wins apiece.
LAST MEETING (Oct. 5, 2019): Georgetown 14, at Cornell 8
GAME NOTES: GEORGETOWN
 
MORGAN STATE BEARS (3-1, 0-0 MEAC) AT RV/RV VILLANOVA WILDCATS (2-3, 1-2 PL)
Villanova Stadium/Villanova, Pa.                                           1 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP - David Szczepanksi; Analyst – Steve Pinone
RADIO BROADCAST (Villanova - AM 1480, FM 102.5, FM 104.1): PxP - Ryan Fanon; Analyst - Nick Mantegna
SERIES HISTORY: Villanova plays Morgan State for the second time. The Wildcats won the first meeting between the teams in 2014.
LAST MEETING (Oct. 25, 2014): At Villanova 48, Morgan State 28
GAME NOTES: VILLANOVA
 
HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS (1-4, 1-2 PL) AT WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE (2-3, 1-2 PL)
Zable Stadium/Williamsburg, Va.                                          3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Jay Colley; Analyst – Garth Hissong
RADIO BROADCASTS (William & Mary - 92.3 The Tide)
SERIES HISTORY: Holy Cross and William & Mary meet for the third time, with Holy Cross winning both previous matchups.
LAST MEETING (Nov. 14, 1987): At Holy Cross 40, William & Mary 7
GAME NOTES: HOLY CROSS | WILLIAM & MARY
 
NO. 22/24 COLGATE RAIDERS (4-1, 3-0 PL) AT NO. 22/20 HARVARD CRIMSON (2-0, 1-0 IVY)
Harvard Stadium/Cambridge, Mass.                                                    7 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP - Alex Vispoli; Analyst - Tim Murphy; Sideline - Gabby Sartori
SERIES HISTORY: Colgate meets Harvard for the 10th time in series history, with the Raiders trailing 5-4.
LAST MEETING (Oct. 2, 1999): Colgate 31, at Harvard 21
GAME NOTES: COLGATE
 
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