WASHINGTON (September 26, 2025) – Howard University football team squares off against the University of Richmond (UR) in a nonconference matchup at Robins Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m.
GAME INFO
GAME 5
PARTICIPANTS: Howard University (Bison) at University of Richmond (Spiders)
DATE: Saturday, September 27, 2025
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Robins Stadium (8,200) in Richmond, Va.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Fans can watch the action live on ESPN+. Bob Black will handle the play-by-play; Chris Anderson provides the color commentary and Guerin Austin will roam the sidelines.
Bison Nation can also listen to the game on WHBC with
Trevin A. Jones (Play-by-Play),
Nathaniel Henry (Color Analyst),
Casaya Achampong (Color Analyst) and
Sareyah Rudd (Sideline Reporter).
Live stats are available.
LAST TIMEOUT
HOWARD
Howard (3-1) is coming off a 34-7 win over Hampton in the annual P&G Truth and Service Classic at Audi Field Saturday (Sept. 20).
The Bison had their best outing of the season, led by sophomore running back
Travis Kerney (Sebring, Fla.), who rushed for a career-high 113 yards, and graduate quarterback
Tyriq Starks (Carol City, Fla.).
RICHMOND
Richmond (2-2) comes into the game with an impressive win over VMI, 38-14, Saturday (Sept. 20).
The Spiders racked up 541 yards of total offense, including 353 on the ground while holding the Keydets scoreless in the second half. Senior Quarterback Kyle Wickersham led the attack with two passing TDs and a third by rushing.
Richmond is coached by Russ Huesman (Chattanooga, '83), who is in his ninth season at the helm.).
THE SERIES
This is the third meeting between Howard and Richmond with UR winning the previous two matchups. In 2017, the Spiders came away with 68-21 win at home. Four years later (2021), Richmond prevailed, 38-14 to hold a 2-0 series advantage.
THE COACHES
Howard is coached by
Larry Scott (USF, '00), who is in his fifth full season, and Richmond is led by Russ Huesman (Chattanooga, '83), who is in his ninth season at the helm.
WHAT THE COACHES ARE SAYING
COACH SCOTT
"Richmond is a sound, physical, very well coached football team. They play fast and they do not beat themselves. We must have our hats on people, remain in our gaps and be physical."
COACH HUESMAN
"It is a big challenge [playing Howard after a 34-7 victory over Hampton]— they have a good football team that is very athletic and experienced. It is an older, experienced team. It will be a challenge for us and we will have to play good."
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
SCOUTING THE BISON
On offense, the Bison will rely on the talents of Starks (52-of-84, 585 yards & 4 TDs; 106 yards rushing & 2 TDs).
The run game is powered by the duo of sophomore running backs Kerney (47 carries for 211 yards & 2 TDs) and
Anthony Reagan Jr. (17 carries for 97 yards & 2 TDs).
The passing game will be bolstered by junior wide receiver
Zaden Jackson (7 receptions for 95 yards & a TD), graduate wide receiver
Andre Cooper II (4 receptions for 80 yards), freshman wide receiver
Antonio Hunter (5 catches for 46 yards) and sophomore tight end
KD Mosley (7 receptions for 70 yards & 2 TDs).
The offensive line is anchored by senior all-conference center
Tim Artis Jr. (Charlotte, N.C.).
The Buffalo Soldier defense is led by senior All-MEAC defensive lineman
Noah Miles (15 total tackles [10 solos], 4.0 TFLs & 2 sacks), redshirt junior defensive lineman
CJ Wesley (15 total tackles [9 solos], 2.5 TFLs, 2.0 sacks, a FF and a FR), senior linebacker
Cam Dyson (17 total tackles [5 solos]), redshirt defensive back
Kedrick Green (21 total tackles [15 solos] & TFL) and sophomore linebacker
Ja'Quavion Smith (20 total tackles [11 solos], 3.0 TFLs, 2.0 sacks & 2 FFs).
The special teams are paced by freshman punter
Liam Allen IV (39 yards per punt, including two of 50 yards or more and three inside the 20 yards line) and freshman punt return specialist
Antonio Hunter (almost 10 yards per punt return). Howard has blocked two kicks this season.
SCOUTING THE SPIDERS
The Spiders are led by Wickersham (50-of-70 for 479 yards & 3 TDs; 54 carries for 127 yards & 3 TDs), junior running back Jamaal Brown (29 carries for 175 yards), sophomore running back Andrew King (16 carries for 1,213 yards & a TD), senior wideout Ja'Von Griffin (11 receptions for 98 yards) and sophomore wideout Isaiah Dawson (10 receptions for 156 yards & 2 TDs).
Defensively, UR is led senior defensive back Jordan Allen (5 total tackles & an INT), sophomore linebacker Peyton Seelam (8 total tackles & a sack), senior defensive linemen Matei Fitz (6 total tackles & 1.5 sacks) and Camden Byrd (7 total tackles) and sophomore defensive back Lee Bruner IV (4 total tackles & an INT).
GAME NOTES
BISON HOOVES
Howard has played in four different professional stadiums: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Aug. 30); Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (Sept. 6); MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (Sept. 13) and Audi Field in D.C. (Sept. 20)...13 different receivers have caught at least one pass in the Howard equal opportunity offense…Following this game, the Bison will have a much-needed bye before continuing their challenging road schedule at Sacred Heart (Oct. 11) and will not play in the confines of Greene Stadium until Oct. 25 versus Morgan State for homecoming and the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) opener…On Sept. 22, Smith was named MEAC Defensive Player of Week for his efforts against Hampton…Currently, the Bison are 3-1, which is their best start since 2012 when they started the season 4-1 and finished 7-4 overall.
SPIDER WEBS
Lee Bruner IV, who had his best game in an UR uniform last week, is among seven players on the roster who loom from the DMV, playing his prep ball at Georgetown Prep…The Spiders had to wait through a long weather delay in the game versus VMI (Sept. 20).
NEXT UP
After the bye week, the Bison resume action Saturday (Oct. 11) when they travel to Fairfield, Conn., to play Sacred Heart. Kickoff at 1 p.m.
For more information, visit the official Howard Athletics website
www.hubison.com.
