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Complete Performance Helps Richmond To 38-0 Win Over Charleston Southern

Complete Performance Helps Richmond To 38-0 Win Over Charleston Southern

The Richmond Spiders have picked up the first win of their 2024 campaign, downing Charleston Southern 38-0 on Family Weekend at Robins Stadium.

Sep 14, 2024 by Matt Cannizzaro
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Richmond celebrated Family Weekend at Robins Stadium in Richmond, Virginia, with a much-needed win over Charleston Southern on Saturday, and the Spiders did it with a dominating performance on both sides of the ball.

Richmond rolled up 370 yards in the 38-0 victory, including the first passing touchdown for the Spiders in 2024, and the defense contributed three sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, all while holding the Buccaneers to 131 yards of total offense.

The Spiders entered the week at 0-2, marking the first time since 1990 they've lost their first two games in consecutive seasons, but just like last year, Week 3 featured the first step toward turning around the season.

The meeting with Charleston Southern (1-2) was the first in history between the two teams.

Redshirt junior quarterback handled business for the Spiders before leaving the game in the final quarter due to an ankle injury. He was 10 for 12 for 128 yards and the team's first touchdown through the air, a 39-yard strike to redshirt senior receiver Nick DeGennaro.

DeGennaro had five catches on the day for 71 of the Spiders' 157 passing yards.

The Richmond ground attack included three players with 10 or more rushes, led by junior running back Zach Palmer-Smith, who had 21 attempts for 80 yards and two touchdowns. The Spiders had 213 rushing yards in the win. 

Defensively, redshirt senior defensive back Jabril Hayes and redshirt sophomore DB D'Angelo Stocker had first-half interceptions of backup Charleston Southern quarterback Zolten Osborne, with Hayes running his back 76 yards for the defensive score.

Osborne, a sophomore, entered the game in the second quarter after starter Rob McCoy Jr. left the game with an injury. Osborne finished the day 10 for 19 for 81 yards, plus the two interceptions.

The fumble was forced and recovered by Richmond redshirt sophomore linebacker Carter Glassmyer.

In all, Charleston Southern managed just 92 yards through the air and 39 yards on the ground and was not able to maintain the momentum of a feel-good win over ranked Furman last week. 

Up next for Charleston Southern is a week off and an opportunity to reevaluate things before kicking off a run of eight consecutive conference games (Big South-Ohio Valley Conference) Sept. 28 on the road at Tennessee State.

Richmond heads to Delaware State next Saturday for one final tune-up before finishing the season with eight straight Coastal Athletic Association Football contests.

Last year, the Spiders rebounded from their 0-2 start and earned a share of the CAA title, going 7-1 in conference play and 9-4 overall, which included advancing to the NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs.

Unfortunately, that momentum didn't carry into the 2024 season. 

Richmond opened this season with a 34-13 road loss to Virginia and a 26-19 home loss to Wofford. 

Charleston Southern was 4-7 overall and 2-4 in the new Big South-OVC last season, finishing in a four-way tie one place above the cellar in the conference standings. Garnder-Webb and UT Martin shared the inaugural conference title.

The 2024 campaign was going much better for the Bucs, who opened with a 22-21 loss to The Citadel and bounced back for a 24-20 win on the road against Furman, a top-20 team at the time. 

If you missed any of the Richmond-Charleston Southern action Saturday from Robins Stadium, scroll down to see how it all unfolded.

Finals Stats - Charleston Southern Vs. Richmond 

StatsCharleston SouthernRichmond
Total Yds131370
Pass Yds92157
Rush Yds39213
Penalties4-203-20
1st Downs1018
3rd Downs4-126-12
4th Downs0-01-1
Total Plays5163
Avg Yds/Play2.65.9
Avg Yds/Completion8.412.1
Avg Yds/Rush1.44.4
Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg)73 (3)213 (4.4)
Red Zone0-04-4
Time of Poss26:12:0033:48:00
Turnovers (Def Pts Off)3 (10)0 (0)
Fumbles-Lost1-10-0
Sacks (Def Yds)0 (0)3 (34)
TFL (Def Yds)6 (11)8 (48)

Highlights: Charleston Southern Vs. Richmond, Sept. 14, 2024

Watch FCS football highlights from the Charleston Southern-Richmond matchup, the first in history between the two schools.

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Game Over! Richmond Football Completes Shutout, Defeats Charleston Southern 38-0

Richmond dominates both sides of the ball against Charleston Southern, and the Spiders earn their first shutout since the 2022 season. 

The win is the first for Richmond in 2024, bringing their record to 1-2.

Charleston Southern also is 1-2.

Richmond Reserves Add To Point Tally Against Charleston Southern 

True freshman Sean O'Haire gets the opportunity to kick his first collegiate field goal. 

The Ireland native is successful and gives Richmond a 38-0 lead with four minutes left in the game against Charleston Southern.

Richmond Defense Takes Control Against Charleston Southern

Richmond forces another Charleston Southern turnover, the third of the day. This time, it's a fumble, recovered by linebacker Carter Glassmyer at the Richmond 33-yard line. He also forced the fumble.

Richmond takes over with redshirt sophomore Ashten Snelsire taking over at quarterback for Wickersham, who has an ankle injury.

Less than 12 minutes remain in the game.

Third Quarter Ends In Richmond Football Vs. Charleston Southern Matchup

Richmond leads 35-0 with one quarter to play at Robins Stadium.

Richmond Finds End Zone Again Against Charleston Southern, Spiders Lead 35-0

Richmond gives some playing time to freshman running back Andrew King, who has two rushes for 12 yards.

However, it's Palmer-Smith who converts on a third-and-goal opportunity to increase the score to 34-0 with a 1-yard run. It's his second touchdown of the game and completes a 10-play, 86-yard drive.

The Spiders are without redshirt freshman running back Jamaal Brown, who is out with high-ankle sprain.

Peskin adds the extra point to give the Spiders a 35-0 advantage with 1:54 left in the third quarter. 

So far in this contest, Richmond has 301 yards of offense, while Charleston Southern has been held to 74.

Note: Wickersham appears to have tweaked his ankle and has been taped up. Whether or not he'll play in the fourth quarter is in question.

Watch The First Richmond Football Passing Touchdown Of 2024

It took three and a half games, but the Spiders finally got a touchdown through the air in the new season. 

Kyle Wickersham Takes To the Air For Richmond, Spiders Increase Lead To 28-0

Though the Richmond passing game has been struggling all season, the Spiders finally get their first passing touchdown of 2024.

They take advantage of the short field and strike fast, with Wickersham connecting with Nick DeGennaro for a 39-yard touchdown toss to give Richmond a 27-0 advantage. Peskin adds the extra point to make it 28-0.

DeGennaro has five receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.

It's a three-play, 40-yard scoring drive.

There's 8:54 left in the third quarter. 

Richmond With Great Field Position For Second Drive Of Second Half

Richmond's third sack of the day leads to a short-field punt from Charleston Southern. After the 18-yard return, Richmond takes over on the Charleston Southern 40-yard line.

Insane Punt For Richmond Spiders

Richmond punter Aaron Trusler boots one 74 yards and forces Charleston Southern to start its drive on its own 2-yard line.

Richmond Football Vs. Charleston Southern Second Half Underway

Richmond has the ball and will begin the second half on its own 25-yard line.

Spiders QB Kyle Wickersham is 7 for 9 for 42 yards, while the success has come on the ground. Richmond has rushed for more than 130 yards.

First-Half Stats From Richmond Football Vs. Charleston Southern

StatsCharleston SouthernRichmond
Total Yds69176
Pass Yds4342
Rush Yds26134
Penalties4-203-20
1st Downs69
3rd Downs1-63-6
4th Downs0-00-0
Total Plays2931
Avg Yds/Play2.45.7
Avg Yds/Completion8.66
Avg Yds/Rush1.75.8
Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg)50 (3.8)134 (5.8)
Red Zone0-02-2
Time of Poss14:3315:27
Turnovers (Def Pts Off)2 (7)0 (0)
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Sacks (Def Yds)0 (0)2 (24)
TFL (Def Yds)1 (2)4 (28)

First Half Ends Quietly At Robins Stadium In Richmond, Virginia

The first half is complete in the first meeting between Richmond and Charleston Southern. 

Richmond leads 21-0. 

Richmond Logs Second Interception As First Half Winds Down Against Charleston Southern

Buccaneers quarterback Zolten Osborne throws up a 50/50 ball and pays the price, as Richmond's D'Angelo Stocker intercepts it around the Richmond 12-yard line. It's his fourth career interception and first in 2024.

The Spiders will take the ball at their own 12-yard line with three timeouts and the two-minute timeout still to go in the second quarter.  

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Richmond Defense Steps Up Against Charleston Southern With Pick 6

Redshirt senior defensive back Jabril Hayes intercepts an Osborne pass and returns it 76 yards to put the Spiders up 20-0. Peskin adds the extra point to make it 21-0.

So far today, Charleston Southern has lost receiver Jamil Bishop and quarterback Rob McCoy Jr. to injuries, and Richmond is taking advantage.

There's just over six minutes left in the first half.

Richmond Spiders Getting It Done On The Ground - See Their Second Rushing TD

Zach Palmer-Smith puts Richmond ahead. Watch his 6-yard TD scamper. 

Richmond Football Adds To Lead Over Charleston Southern, Spiders Up 14-0

The Spiders take to the air, with Wickersham connecting with redshirt senior receiver Nick DeGennaro multiple times during the six-play, 57-yard scoring drive. 

DeGennaro has four catches in the game for 32 yards, but it's Palmer-Smith who completes the scoring drive with a 6-yard run up the middle. Peskin adds the extra point to make it 14-0.

Check Out The First Score Of The Richmond-Charleston Southern Game

Richmond quarterback Kyle Wickersham puts the Spiders on the board.

Charleston Southern Rotates Quarterbacks To Change Momentum

Sophomore quarterback Zolten Osborne enters the game to give Charleston Southern a different look after falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter.

Osborne goes 2 for 2 on his first drive for 12 yards, but he is sacked - for a loss of 15 yards - on the final play of the first quarter.

Richmond ahead 7-0 as second quarter begins. Charleston Southern has the ball on its own 23-yard line. It's third and 22 for the Buccaneers. 

Richmond Football Opens Scoring At Home Against Charleston Southern

After five punts between the two teams, Richmond is able to work its way down the field on the legs of quarterback Kyle Wickersham and junior running back Zach Palmer-Smith.

Wickersham ends the 10-play, 71-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to put the Spiders ahead 6-0. Redshirt senior kicker Brandon Peskin adds the extra point to make it 7-0 with 1:54 left in the opening quarter.

Buccaneers, Spiders Exchange Punts To Start Meeting In Richmond

Both teams have had the ball once, and both were forced to punt. They're starting off conservatively, since they're in unfamiliar territory, having never met before.

Redshirt junior Kyle Wickersham is the starting quarterback for Richmond, and graduate student Rob McCoy Jr. is taking the snaps for Charleston Southern.

First Quarter Underway In Richmond Football Vs. Charleston Southern

Sophomore returner Leon Thomas returns the opening kick 40 yards. The Buccaneers begin the game on their own 41-yard line.

It's Go Time At Robins Stadium In Richmond, Viginia - Charleston Southern Vs. Richmond FB

Host Richmond wins the coin toss and defers to the second half. Charleston Southern receives the opening kickoff to start the first meeting in history between the two teams.

When Is The Charleston Southern Vs. Richmond Football Game?

The Richmond Spiders will take on the Charleston at Buccaneers at Robins Stadium in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. Eastern/1 p.m. Central.

How To Watch The Charleston Southern Vs. Richmond Football Game

Football action is streaming live on FloFootball and the FloSports app, including the Charleston Southern vs. Richmond football game during Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Replays and postgame highlights also will be available on both platforms. 

Sep 14, 6:00 PM UTC

2024 Charleston Southern vs Richmond


It's The First Meeting In History Between Richmond And Charleston Southern

Who will earn the first bragging rights between these two teams?

CAA Award Winners For Week 2 

Players from five CAA teams were honored for their performances during Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. 

Stony Brook senior running back Roland Dempster and New Hampshire senior running back Isaac Seide Sr. were the CAA Football Co-Offensive Players of the Week. 

But wait, there’s more.

See all the details: CAA Football Weekly Awards – Sept. 9

Check Out The CAA Previews And Predictions For Week 3 Of The 2024 Season

Who’s playing this week in the CAA, and who’s supposed to win? 

Read more about what the CAA slate for Week 3 of the 2024 season looks like.

Big South-OVC Players Of The Week For Week 2

We know two Charleston Southern players were honored for their performances in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season – Tylan Hollis and Gilbert Brown – but who else found the spotlights in the Big South-OVC?

See all the details: Football Players Of the Week – Sept. 9

Who’s On The Call This Week In Richmond?

Handling the streaming duties this week for FloSports and the Monumental Sports Network will be Bob Black (play by play), Chris Anderson (analyst) and Anna Camden (sideline).

On the radio – the Spider Sports Network – will be Robert Fish (play by play), Matt Smith (analyst) and Matt Josephs (studio host/producer).

About Charleston Southern Football

A young Buccaneers team is coming off a noteworthy 24-20 victory against #15/16 Furman, the first win for Charleston Southern over a ranked FCS team since 2016, which included four forced turnovers. 

The Big South-OVC took notice of Charleston Southern’s performance and rewarded two Buccaneers with awards. Redshirt junior linebacker Tylan Hollis was named Big South-OVC Co-Defensive Player of the Week, and junior punter Gilbert Brown was selected as the Special Teams Player of the Week.

Hollis’ efforts included a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery and an interception. Brown had seven punts with an average of 47 yards and turned an extra-point attempt into a two-point conversion. 

Graduate quarterback Rob McCoy Jr. was 12 for 23 on the day for 143 yards and two touchdowns, while sophomore receiver Noah Jennings had seven catches for 97 yards, which include TD catches of 27 and 31 yards.

Second-year head coach Gabe Giardina was proud of the milestone win, but he made sure the attention quickly turned to Richmond. 

He did say his young team is growing as a group and showing confidence and selflessness, which he finds encouraging as the season rolls on. 

In their season-opening game against The Citadel, the Buccaneers saw a 21-3 third-quarter lead disappear. The Bulldogs notched the only score of the final quarter, and the ensuing extra point gave them the eventual 22-21 victory on the road. 

Though the teams had met five times previously, the rivalry game earned a new name in 2024 – the Lowcountry Boil Bowl – with the rewards for the winner being a sizable trophy and seafood feast. A Lowcountry boil is a huge one-pot meal that features shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn and more. 

How To Watch Charleston Southern Football Games In 2024

The main broadcast channel for Big South-Ohio Valley Conference football, and the majority of Charleston Southern football games, is ESPN+.

Charleston Southern Head Coach Gabe Giardina Addresses The Media

Charleston Southern head coach Gabe Giardina addressed the media ahead of Saturday’s game against Richmond. Hear what he had to say about the upcoming road trip.

About Richmond Football

Of the nine teams clocking in for the Big South-OVC this season, Richmond has seen two of them in the past – Gardner Webb and Western Illinois. The Spiders are 1-1 against the first and 1-0 against the latter for a 2-1 overall mark.

As the Spiders look to maintain their advantage over one of the newer conferences in town, they’ll also be looking to move past a couple of other noteworthy stats – this is the first time since the 1989 and 1990 seasons Richmond has started 0-2 in consecutive years, and it’s the first time since those same years the Spiders have lost consecutive home openers. 

Entering the season, the CAA coaches selected Richmond to finish second in the conference behind Villanova, a ranking the Spiders have earned with back-to-back 9-4 seasons. Therefore, it’s definitely too early to panic.

In 2024, redshirt junior quarterback Kyle Wickersham has resumed his starting role under center and has made the majority of the team’s passes. He’s 24 for 47 for 207 yards, but he has yet to throw a touchdown to go with three interceptions.

Sophomore Camden Coleman is 4 for 9 for another 32 yards but also is without a touchdown pass. He has one interception. 

The Spiders have three rushing touchdowns on the year, all by different players, so kicker Brandon Peskin is the leading scorer with 12 points – three field goals and three extra points. 

Richmond is led by Russ Huesman, who’s in his eighth season as the team’s head coach.

How To Watch Richmond Football Games In 2024

Coastal Athletic Association Football and Richmond football home games will stream live on FloFootball and the FloSports app.

Game replays, highlights and breaking news will be posted on both platforms.

Check Out The Play Of The Game For The Richmond Spiders In Week 2

Aziz Foster-Powell takes it to the house for the CoStar Group Play of the Game.

Charleston Southern Football Schedule 2024

All times Eastern

  • Aug. 31: The Citadel 22, Charleston Southern 21 (L)
  • Sept.7: Charleston Southern 24, Furman 20 (W)
  • Sept.14: at Richmond, 2 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Sept.28: at Tennessee State, 6 p.m.
  • Oct.5: vs. Western Illinois, 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 12: at Lindenwood, 2 p.m.
  • Oct. 19: vs. Southeast Missouri State, 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 26: at Tennessee Tech, 2:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 2: vs. Gardner-Webb, 2 p.m.
  • Nov. 9: vs. UT Martin, 2 p.m.
  • Nov. 16: at Eastern Illinois, 1 p.m.
  • Nov. 23: at Florida State, TBD

Richmond Football Schedule 2024

All times Eastern

  • Aug. 31: Virginia 34, Richmond 13 (L)
  • Sept.7: Wofford 26, Richmond 19 (L)
  • Sept.14: vs. Charleston Southern, 2 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Sept.21: at Delaware State, 6 p.m.
  • Sept.28: at Elon, 2 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Oct.5: vs. North Carolina A&T, 2 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Oct.19: vs. Delaware, 3:30 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Oct.26: at Bryant, Noon (FloSports)
  • Nov.2: vs. Towson, 2 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Nov.9: at Campbell, 3:30 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Nov.16: at Hampton, 1 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Nov.23: vs. William & Mary, Noon (FloSports)

Charleston Southern Football Roster For 2024

Here is where fans can find the Charleston Southern football roster.

Richmond Football Roster For 2024

Here is where fans can find the Richmond football roster.

How Did The Top FCS Teams Perform In Week 2?

FCS Football Top 25 Week 2 Results: How The Ranked Teams Did 

FCS Football Rankings 2024

As of Sept. 8

AFCA Coaches Poll

  1. South Dakota State (22) - 1-1 (Last Week: 1)
  2. North Dakota State (2) - 1-1 (Last Week: 2)
  3. Montana State (2) - 3-0 (Last Week: 3)
  4. Villanova - 2-0 (Last Week: 5)
  5. Idaho - 1-1 (Last Week: 7)
  6. South Dakota - 1-1 (Last Week: 6)
  7. Central Arkansas - 1-1 (Last Week: 9)
  8. Southern Illinois - 1-1 (Last Week: 12)
  9. Montana - 1-1 (Last Week: 4)
  10. North Dakota - 1-1 (Last Week: 20)
  11. Sacramento State - 0-2 (Last Week: 8)
  12. UC Davis - 1-1 (Last Week: 18)
  13. William & Mary - 1-1 (Last Week: 14)
  14. UIW - 1-1 (Last Week: 11)
  15. UAlbany - 1-1 (Last Week: 13)
  16. Chattanooga - 0-2 (Last Week: 10)
  17. Tarleton State - 2-1 (Last Week: 21)
  18. Lafayette - 1-1 (Last Week: 19)
  19. Illinois State - 1-1 (Last Week: 22)
  20. Youngstown State - 1-1 (Last Week: 23)
  21. Northern Iowa - 2-0 (Last Week: NR)
  22. Florida A&M - 2-1 (Last Week: 24)
  23. Nicholls - 0-2 (Last Week: 25)
  24. Mercer - 2-0 (Last Week: NR)
  25. Weber State - 1-1 (Last Week: NR)

Others Receiving Votes: Southeast Missouri State (61); Furman (51); Richmond (49); Wofford (46); Abilene Christian (38); Elon (37); Southern Utah (31); Eastern Illinois (28); Western Carolina (27); North Carolina Central (16); Northern Arizona (14); Delaware State (13); New Hampshire (13); Harvard (11); UT Martin (10); Missouri State (8); Yale (8); Saint Francis (Pa.) (6); Drake (5); Alabama A&M (4); Alabama State (2); Georgetown (D.C.) (2); McNeese (2); Rhode Island (2); Campbell (1); Indiana State (1); Lamar (1); Prairie View A&M (1); Stephen F. Austin (1).

Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll

  1. South Dakota State (44) - 1-1 (Last Week: 1)
  2. North Dakota State (6) - 1-1 (Last Week: 2)
  3. Montana State (6) - 3-0 (Last Week: 3)
  4. Idaho - 1-1 (Last Week: 7)
  5. Villanova - 2-0 (Last Week: 5)
  6. South Dakota - 1-1 (Last Week: 6)
  7. Central Arkansas - 1-1 (Last Week: 9)
  8. Montana - 1-1 (Last Week: 4)
  9. Southern Illinois - 1-1 (Last Week: 10)
  10. North Dakota - 1-1 (Last Week: 23)
  11. Sacramento State - 0-2 (Last Week: 8)
  12. UIW - 1-1 (Last Week: 12)
  13. William & Mary - 1-1 (Last Week: 13)
  14. Chattanooga - 0-2 (Last Week: 11)
  15. UC Davis - 1-1 (Last Week: 18)
  16. Tarleton State - 2-1 (Last Week: 20)
  17. UAlbany - 1-1 (Last Week: 16)
  18. Illinois State - 1-1 (Last Week: 21)
  19. Lafayette - 1-1 (Last Week: 19)
  20. Weber State - 1-1 (Last Week: 24)
  21. Youngstown State - 1-1 (Last Week: 25)
  22. Elon - 1-1 (Last Week: NR)
  23. Mercer - 2-0 (Last Week: NR)
  24. Nicholls - 0-2 (Last Week: 22)
  25. Abilene Christian - 1-1 (Last Week: NR)

Others Receiving Votes (schools listed on two or more ballots): Southeast Missouri - 111; Richmond - 100; Wofford - 85; Northern Iowa - 70; Florida A&M - 69; Western Carolina - 67; Eastern Illinois - 64; Furman - 52; Campbell - 49; Southern Utah - 48; Lamar - 15; Alabama State - 13; North Carolina Central - 12; Saint Francis - 11; Austin Peay - 8; Charleston Southern - 7; Harvard - 5; Drake - 4

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The 2024 Division I FCS College Football Championship game will be played on January 6, 2025, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

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