Richmond Spiders @ Elon Phoenix
Richmond defense smothers Elon in 30-10 win
ELON, N.C. -- Michael Rocco directed a balanced offense and the Richmond defense was dominating in a 30-10 win over Elon on Saturday.
Rocco threw for 296 yards as the Spiders (6-2, 3-1 Colonial Athletic Association) piled up 489 yards in total offense. Elon had 141 yards of total offense, 67 coming on a final drive that led to a touchdown with 51 seconds left in the game.
Richmond got off to a quick start, going 69 yards in four plays after the opening kickoff, capped by Jacobi Green's 39-yard run. With the first of Peter Yoder's three field goals, the Spiders have out-scored opponents 85-10 in the first quarter.
Seth Fisher had a 2-yard touchdown run with 9 seconds left in the first half to make it 20-3. Porter Abell had a 3-yard score in the fourth quarter.
Elon only had 17 yards rushing on 26 attempts in the game.
Game Information
Elon, NC
2025 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 7-0 | 12-1 |
| Lafayette | 6-1 | 8-4 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3-9 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 7-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 6-6 |
| Colgate | 3-4 | 5-7 |
| Bucknell | 2-5 | 5-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 1-11 |
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| Villanova | 7-1 | 12-3 |
| New Hampshire | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Monmouth | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| William & Mary | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Maine | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Elon | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Campbell | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Bryant | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| UAlbany | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Hampton | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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