Patriot League Football Report | Week Four
Patriot League multimedia journalist Paige Messier discusses Richmond’s win and Colgate’s jump into the AFCA Coaches Poll. She previews this week’s action, including the Patriot League Fan-Voted Game of the Week between No. 22 Villanova and No. 23 Colgate.
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Patriot League Alumni Spotlight Series
Messier continues the Patriot League football series spotlighting some of the top performers in League history and what they are today. This week, Messier spotlights Bucknell RB Rich Lemon, a four-time All-Patriot League performer and the League’s Offensive Player of the Year in 1994. Lehigh OL Will Rackley, a three-time All-League selection who was drafted in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, was also spotlighted.
Watch Spotlight with Bucknell’s Rich Lemon
Watch Spotlight with Lehigh’s Will Rackley
 
Bucknell Football Preview vs. Pittsburgh
Bucknell head coach Jeff Behrman discusses his goals for the Bison’s Week Four matchup against Pittsburgh and the opportunity to play in venues like Acrisure Stadium. Brandon Biagiarelli (Jr., LB) discusses his familiarity with playing in Acrisure Stadium and the importance of adjusting to the atmosphere.
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Colgate Football Preview vs. Villanova
Raiders’ head coach Curt Fitzpatrick talks about the Raiders’ Week Three win against Cornell and his pride in having their largest home crowd since 2019. He looks forward to the Week Four game at Villanova and the preparation involved in playing the Wildcats.
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Georgetown’s Sitting Down with Sgar: Week Four
Jeremy Huber, the voice of Georgetown Football, sits down with Georgetown football head coach Rob Sgarlata to discuss the Hoyas’ 24-21 loss at Richmond in Week Three and moving forward to the Week Four matchup with Columbia for the Lou Little Trophy. Burke Carroll (Sr., TE) joins this week’s show to discuss his first career touchdown at Richmond and the relationship within the Hoyas’ tight end position group.
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Fordham Football Ram Roundup
WFUV’s Anthony Smith and head coach Joe Conlin discuss their success running the football in the Rams’ 52-27 victory over then-No. 21 William & Mary last week. Conlin also talks about the keys to Fordham’s home game against Stony Brook in Week Four. Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week Yohan-Li Louis (So., RB) points to the play of the offensive line in leading the way for his performance against the Tribe.
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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 League season opener against Holy Cross. Joseph goes Inside the Huddle to discuss the Leopards’ kickoff return game.
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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. Patriot League Rookie of the Week Kyle Bitsko (Fr., PK) was interviewed for this week’s installment of Spider InSight.
Listen to Spider InSight: Kyle Bitsko
 
Talking Villanova Football: Episode 5, Segment 5
Steve Pinone talks to Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante about the Wildcats Week Four matchup against No. 23 Colgate.
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BUCKNELL BISON (1-3, 0-2 PL) AT PITTSBURGH PANTHERS (3-0, 1-0 ACC)
Acrisure Stadium/Pittsburgh, Pa.                                                 Noon (ACCNX)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ACC Network Extra): PxP - ; Analyst – Peter Sousa; Sideline – Leger Douzable
RADIO BROADCAST (WKOK 1070AM): PxP – Doug Birdsong; Analyst – Charlie Fisher
SERIES HISTORY: Bucknell meets Pittsburgh for the 10th time, with the Bison trailing the series, 7-2.
LAST MEETING: (Oct. 6, 1945) – At Pitt 38, Bucknell 0
GAME NOTES: BUCKNELL
 
HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS (0-4, 0-2 PL) AT LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS (1-2, 0-0 PL)
Fisher Stadium/Easton, Pa.                                            12:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Gary Laubach; Analyst – Mike Joseph; Sidelines – Luke Meli, Phil Ng
SERIES HISTORY: Holy Cross and Lafayette play for the 40th time in series history, with the Leopards holding a 20-19 advantage.
LAST MEETING: (Nov. 1, 2025) – Lafayette 21, at Holy Cross 13
GAME NOTES: HOLY CROSS | LAFAYETTE
 
COLUMBIA LIONS (1-0, 0-0 IVY) AT GEORGETOWN HOYAS (0-2, 0-2 PL)
Cooper Field/Washington, D.C.                                                    12:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+/Monumental Sports Network): PxP – Jeremy Huber; Analyst – Adam Gotkin
SERIES HISTORY: Georgetown meets Columbia for the 13th time in series history and the 11th time for the Lou Little Trophy. The Hoyas trail the series 8-4, and 6-4 in Lou Little Trophy games.
LAST MEETING: (Sept. 27, 2025) – At Columbia 19, Georgetown 10
GAME NOTES: GEORGETOWN
 
NO. 7/6 LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (4-0, 3-0 PL) AT PENN QUAKERS (1-0, 0-0 IVY)
Franklin Field/Philadelphia, Pa.                                                    1 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Joe Tordy; Analyst – Joe Valerio; Sideline -  Anna Camden
RADIO BROADCAST (Fox Sports Radio 94.7 FM/1230AM): PxP – Matt Kerr; Analyst – Jim Guzzo; Sideline - Connor Brown
SERIES HISTORY: Lehigh meets Penn for the 64th time in series history, with the Mountain Hawks trailing, 47-16.
LAST MEETING: (Sept. 27, 2025) – At Lehigh 44, Penn 30
GAME NOTES: LEHIGH
 
Rv/rv STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES (2-2, 1-0 PL) AT FORDHAM RAMS (1-3, 1-1 PL)
Moglia Stadium at Jack Coffey Field                                           1 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Andrew Bogusch; Analyst – Andrew Posadas
RADIO BROADCASTS (WFUVSports.org): PxP - Tucker Austin; Analyst – Austin Smith
SERIES HISTORY: Fordham meets Stony Brook for the 10th time, with the Rams trailing the series, 5-4.
LAST MEETING: (Sept. 13, 2025) – At Stony Brook 41, Fordham 18
GAME NOTES: FORDHAM
 
Rv/rv FURMAN PALADINS (2-2, 1-0 SoCon) AT NO. 19/rv RICHMOND SPIDERS (3-1, 2-0 PL)
E. Claiborne Robins Stadium/Richmond, Va.                                        2 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Bob Black; Analyst – Chris Anderson; Sideline – Lane Casadonte
RADIO BROADCAST (ESPN Richmond 106.1 FM): PxP - Robert Fish; Analyst - Matt Smith; Studio Host - Matt Josephs
SERIES HISTORY: Richmond faces Furman for the 26th time in program history, with the Spiders holding a 15-10 lead.
LAST MEETING: (Dec. 3, 2005) – Furman 24, at Richmond 20 (FCS Playoffs)
GAME NOTES: RICHMOND
 
NO. 23/rv COLGATE RAIDERS (3-1, 2-0 PL) AT NO. 22/23 VILLANOVA WILDCATS (2-2, 1-1 PL)
Villanova Stadium/Villanova, Pa.                                                                    2:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ESPN+): PxP – Michael Marcantonini; Analyst – Steve Pinone; Sideline – Tessa Peloso
RADIO BROADCAST (Villanova - AM 1480, FM 102.5, FM 104.1): PxP - Ryan Fanon; Analyst - Nick Mantegna
SERIES HISTORY: Colgate and Villanova meet for the 10th time, with the Wildcats holding an 8-1 series advantage.
LAST MEETING: (Sept. 6, 2025) – At Villanova 24, Colgate 17
GAME NOTES: COLGATE | VILLANOVA
 
WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE (2-2, 1-2 PL) AT DUKE BLUE DEVILS (3-0, 1-0 ACC)
Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium/Durham, N.C.                                    3:30 p.m. (ACCNX)
LIVE STATS
BROADCAST (ACCNX): PxP – Kevin Fitzgerald; Analyst – Jeff Woody
RADIO BROADCASTS (William & Mary - 92.3 The Tide); PxP - Jay Colley; Analyst - Shawn Knight
SERIES HISTORY: William & Mary meets Duke for the eighth time in series history, with the Tribe holding a 6-1 advantage.
LAST MEETING: (Oct. 8, 1955) – At Duke 47, William & Mary 7
GAME NOTES: WILLIAM & MARY
 
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