RICHMOND (Interstat) — Ashten Snelsire passed for 322 yards and one touchdown, Aziz Foster-Powell scored three times, and Richmond held off Georgetown for a 24-21 victory Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Robins Stadium. The Spiders, playing at home, improved to 3-1. The Hoyas, the visiting team, fell to 0-2. Richmond led 14-7 after the first quarter, 21-14 at halftime and 24-21 through three quarters. Georgetown scored touchdowns in each of the first three quarters but could not complete a fourth-quarter comeback. The game was a matchup between the Hoyas and Spiders, and Richmond controlled the scoreboard early while Georgetown stayed within reach into the second half. Georgetown moved the ball effectively at times, but Richmond’s defense tightened in key moments and forced several field-goal attempts.

Richmond built its lead behind a productive passing game and a versatile performance from Foster-Powell. Snelsire completed 29 of 49 passes for 322 yards and a touchdown. He also carried four times for 11 yards. Foster-Powell rushed 17 times for 87 yards and caught five passes for 35 yards, reaching the end zone on two rushing plays and one reception. His first score came on a 33-yard run in the first quarter. He added a 4-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Later in the second, Snelsire connected with Foster-Powell on a 12-yard scoring pass. K. Bitsko made the extra points, but Richmond also left points on the field. Bitsko missed field goals from 31, 40, 32 and 34 yards. One attempt was blocked by Georgetown’s Henry Eber. Richmond added a field goal to finish with 24 points. The Spiders converted enough early chances to build a cushion, and the missed kicks kept Georgetown within striking distance.

Georgetown’s offense found success through the air and on the ground. Jack Johnson completed 14 of 23 passes for 193 yards and three touchdowns. Hassan Mahasin was his top target with four receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Grimes caught three passes for 26 yards and a score. Burke Carroll added a 2-yard touchdown catch. Jayden Sumpter led the rushing attack with 11 carries for 92 yards. Clay Ash carried 12 times for 27 yards and caught two passes for 23 yards. Isaac Ramsey had three carries for 10 yards. Riley Anderson caught two passes for 12 yards, and Legend Bernard had two receptions for nine yards. Mahasin also returned two kickoffs for 39 yards.

Richmond spread the ball among several receivers. Bryce Allen caught six passes for 78 yards. Quanye Veney added six receptions for 73 yards. Andreas Hill had three catches for 38 yards. Sean Clarke recorded four receptions for 37 yards. Donovan Higgins caught two passes for 27 yards and carried once for 16 yards. Justin Rice had one reception for 15 yards. Jaiden Fair caught one pass for 12 yards and returned three kickoffs for 57 yards and three punts for 14 yards. Carson Derey added one reception for seven yards. Warrick Stephenson carried six times for 31 yards. The Spiders finished with 322 passing yards and 87 rushing yards from Foster-Powell as their leading ball carrier.

Richmond’s defense made enough plays to preserve the win. TJ Baldwin recorded five tackles and one quarterback hurry. Devin Geronomi and Blake Houser each finished with nine tackles. Houser also registered 1.5 sacks. Daniel Sellers and Camden Byrd each had three tackles and 0.5 sack. Jamar Hodges added two tackles and 0.5 sack. Jackson Thorne made five tackles. Jeremiah Washington and Caleb Geronomi each had four tackles. Moses Bailey finished with three tackles. Kyree Richardson, Tramayne Bullock and Tayshaun Burney each recorded two tackles. Jordan Wilkes, Krystian Williams and Matthew Martin each had one tackle.

Georgetown’s defense was led by Jack Casey with eight tackles. Brian Lloyd and Bryson Logan each made seven tackles. Logan also had one quarterback hurry. Brian Allen recorded six tackles. Quincy Briggs added four tackles. Chigozie Oge-Evans had three tackles, one sack and two quarterback hurries. Cody Pham made three tackles and one quarterback hurry. Isaac Saffold finished with three tackles. Henry Eber had one quarterback hurry and blocked a Richmond field goal attempt. Georgetown also got production on special teams. Josh Leff punted seven times for 298 yards. Thomas Anderson handled the kicking duties for the Hoyas. Richmond’s Ned Gray punted four times for 188 yards.

Richmond entered the game after a 73-0 loss at North Carolina State on Sept. 11. The Spiders had beaten Howard 28-21 on Sept. 5 and Bucknell 35-14 on Aug. 29. Georgetown fell to 0-2 after a 45-14 loss to Lehigh on Sept. 5. The Hoyas opened the season Aug. 27 against Lafayette. Richmond improved to 3-1 with the win, while Georgetown remained winless. The Hoyas have now dropped their first two games of the season. Richmond has won three of four to open the year. The game was played at Robins Stadium in Richmond, Va.

Georgetown returns home to face Columbia on Sept. 26. The Hoyas then host Cornell on Oct. 3 and Bucknell on Oct. 10. Georgetown travels to Colgate on Oct. 17, William & Mary on Oct. 24, Fordham on Nov. 14 and Villanova on Nov. 21. The Hoyas also host Holy Cross on Nov. 7. Richmond hosts Furman on Sept. 26. The Spiders then visit Lafayette on Oct. 3 and Fordham on Oct. 10. Richmond hosts Colgate on Oct. 24. The Spiders visit Holy Cross on Oct. 31 and Villanova on Nov. 7. Richmond hosts Lehigh on Nov. 14 and William & Mary on Nov. 21. Georgetown’s schedule continues with four straight home games to close September and early October. Richmond’s upcoming slate includes two road games in October before returning home.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Richmond 32, Georgetown 19. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Richmond with a 94.7 percent probability to win. Georgetown had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of +12.5. The over-under line was 47.5, and the teams combined for 45 points.