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Richmond Defeats Campbell 27-24 With Last-Second Field Goal

Richmond Defeats Campbell 27-24 With Last-Second Field Goal

Richmond didn't lead against Campbell on Saturday until a last-second field goal pushed the Spiders ahead 27-24, and that's where the game ended.

Nov 10, 2024 by Matt Cannizzaro
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With five seconds remaining in Saturday’s game between Richmond and Campbell, there was potential disarray ahead for the Coastal Athletic Association Football standings, but Richmond kicker Brandon Peskin put an end to the whispers and speculation with a 36-yard game-winning field goal.

The Spiders never led in the game, but the redshirt senior delivered when his team needed it most, and the 27-24 victory over the Camels helped Richmond into sole possession of first place in the CAA with two weeks remaining in the regular season.

Sophomore quarterback Camden Coleman authored the 11-play, 45-yard drive that put the Spiders ahead for the first time Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek, North Carolina, and all his team had to do was stop the Camels on the ensuing kickoff to seal the victory.

Richmond improves to 8-2 overall and 6-0 in CAA play and now stands alone atop the standings. The Spiders entered the day tied with Rhode Island, which fell to Delaware, 24-21. 

A loss by Richmond would’ve meant a five-way tie for the top spot with Rhode Island, Delaware, Stony Brook and Villanova, all of which are 5-1 in conference play. 

Campbell (3-7, 1-5) scored first in its attempt to play spoiler and pick up a second win this year against a top-20 team, and the Camels led 17-7 at halftime.

Unfortunately, Campbell was quiet in the second half and saw Richmond put up 10 points in each of the final two quarters.

The game had a little bit of everything, though – three interceptions (two for Campbell, one for Richmond), a forced fumble and recovery for Campbell and a 90-yard kick return for a touchdown by freshman Randall King, making him the first Campbell player since 2018 to run one back.

Peskin was 2 of 3 on the day, hitting two field goals from 36 yards, after missing his first attempt from 46.

Across the final stats, Campbell had more total yards than Richmond, 401-399. The Camels had 273 on the ground and 128 through the air, while the Spiders threw for 252 and ran for 147.

Coleman was 19 of 33 for all of Richmond’s passing yards, with two touchdowns and the interception. He also led the Spiders with 55 rushing yards, just ahead of Zach Palmer-Smith (53), who entered the game as the conference’s No. 2 rusher. 

Palmer-Smith was quiet in the win, but he did log his 11th touchdown of the season, a 1-yard run in the third quarter.

For Campbell, redshirt senior quarterback Mike Chandler II started under center for the second consecutive week, the only two starts of his career, and he completed 12 of 24 passes, with one touchdown and the two interceptions.

The touchdown pass, a 14-yard strike in the final quarter, went to redshirt senior wide receiver Sincere Brown, giving him the program’s single-season record for receiving touchdowns with 11.

Chandler entered the game as the Camels’ leading rusher and again got the job done on the ground, rolling up a game-high 121 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. 

The three-hour trip down Interstate 95 was bittersweet for the Spiders, who are playing their final season as a football-only member of the CAA. They’re headed to the Patriot League as an associate member following the 2024 season.

Delaware is departing, as well, but heading to Conference USA to play at the FBS level next season.

Up next for Richmond is a trip to Hampton on Nov. 16, following by a visit from William & Mary to wrap up the regular season.

The Spiders, who were ranked ninth in this week’s American Football Coaches Association FCS Coaches Poll, are looking to win at least a share of the CAA title for the second consecutive year, after sharing the crown last year with Villanova and UAlbany.

Campbell, playing under first-year under Braxton Harris, will head to Delaware next week, then finish the season at home against Towson. 

If you missed any of the excitement from the Richmond vs. Campbell football game, scroll down to see how it all unfolded. 

Watch Richmond's Game-Winning Field Goal Against Campbell, Spiders Win 27-24

Brandon Peskin knocked one through from 36 yards to put Richmond ahead of Campbell for the first time.

Final Stats From Richmond Vs. Campbell Football Game

StatsRichmondCampbell
Total Yds399401
Pass Yds252128
Rush Yds147273
Penalties2-207-81
1st Downs2518
3rd Downs4-117-15
4th Downs1-10-4
Total Plays7164
Avg Yds/Play5.66.3
Avg Yds/Completion13.310.7
Avg Yds/Rush3.96.8
Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg)153 (4.1)273 (6.8)
Red Zone4-53-3
Time of Poss31:03:0028:56:00
Turnovers (Def Pts Off)2 (7)2 (0)
Fumbles-Lost1-10-0
Sacks (Def Yds)0 (0)1 (6)
TFL (Def Yds)5 (8)4 (9)
Points2724

Richmond Defeats Campbell 27-24

Campbell is unable to return the ensuing kickoff.

The game ends.

Richmond wins 27-24 and sits atop the CAA standings at 6-0.

Richmond Leads Over Campbell, 27-24

A false start from Richmond pushes the Spiders back 5 yards.

Peskin kicks it through from 36 yards with five seconds on the clock. 

Richmond leads 27-24 with 00:02 remaining on the game clock.

Teams Exchanging Timeouts, 11 Seconds Remain In Richmond-Campbell Game

Richmond is at the Campbell 13-yard line, second and 10.

Coleman gets the ball into a favorable spot for a game-winning field goal attempt by Peskin. 

With there be another timeout to ice the kicker?

Richmond Marches Into Campbell Territory

Richmond uses short passes to get into Campbell territory. DeGennaro is back in the game.

The Spiders have a first-and-10 opportunity at the Campbell 41 with 46 seconds left in the game.

Campbell Fails On Fourth Down

Campbell can't make anything happen. The Camels turn the ball over on downs.

Richmond gets the ball on its own 35-yard line with just under two minutes to play.

Campbell Answers With Interception

The Campbell offense was shut down and forced to punt, but the defense stepped up to stop the Richmond momentum.

On the first play after the punt, redshirt senior cornerback Brandon Guzman intercepts Coleman at the Richmond 46.

After the return, Campbell will take over at the Richmond 40.

Richmond And Campbell Tied At 24 With Five Minutes Remaining

Richmond is able to respond, getting help from some new faces. 

The Spiders go 76 yards on 12 plays. The drive ends with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Coleman to Ja'Vion Griffin. Peskin adds the extra point to tie the game at 24.

During the drive, Coleman's favorite target, DeGennaro, leaves the game with an injury.

Watch Sincere Brown's Touchdown Catch For Campbell

Chandler to Brown for a program record and the lead over Richmond.

Chandler, Campbell Finish It Off And Take 24-17 Lead Over Richmond

Chandler connects with Sincere Brown for a 14-yard touchdown. The score gives Brown the Campbell single-season record for receiving touchdowns with 11.

More importantly, the Camels lead 23-17. Lytton adds the extra point to make it 24-17 with 10 minutes left in the game.

Campbell Gains Momentum, Nearly Scores Against Richmond

After the Campbell defense forced a Richmond punt, Chandler gets it done with his legs once again, rushing for 45 yards into the red zone. He is stopped by Traynor, who has been everywhere for Richmond.

Watch The Richmond Defense Get The Stop Against Campbell

This interception ends the Campbell scoring threat.

Campbell Shut Down On Fourth-Down Attempt, Richmond Intercepts

Campbell went for it on fourth and 3 from the Richmond 27, but Chandler is intercepted in the end zone by redshirt senior defensive back Jabril Hayes. He returns it to the 16-yard line.

Campbell Starts Fourth Quarter With Monster Play

Freshman running back JJ Cowan breaks free for 47 yards to get Campbell inside the Richmond 35.

Third Quarter Ends In Richmond-Campbell Football Game

After three quarters, this one's tied at 17.

Richmond has outscored Campbell 10-0 in the second half but has not led at any point in the game.

Richmond Drives, Ties Game With 36-Yard Field Goal

Richmond goes 56 yards on nine plays but can't find the end zone. The drive ends with a 36-yard field goal from Peskin to tie the game at 17.

There are 25 second left in the third quarter. The drive took almost four minutes.

Watch Zach Palmer-Smith Run One In For Richmond

ZPS gets the job done against Campbell and brings Richmond back into this one.

Richmond Takes Advantage Of Penalty, Cuts Deficit Against Campbell To 17-14

After a pass interference call helped get Richmond 15 more yards, the Spiders take advantage. It's first and 10 at the Campbell 14-yard line.

Freshman running back Andrew King rushes for 11 yards. Then another 2 yards.

On a first-and-goal attempt from the 1-yard line, Palmer-Smith punches it in for his 10th touchdown this season. Peskin adds the extra point.

Campbell 17, Richmond 14

There's 9:44 left in the third quarter.

Richmond Converts On Fourth-And-1 Attempt

Palmer-Smith is able to push forward on a fourth-and-1 attempt for Richmond at midfield. 

He gets 1 yard and a new set of downs.

Second Half Begins In Richmond-Campbell CAA Football Game

Richmond receives the kickoff to start the second half against Campbell.

Campbell leads 17-7.

BREAKING NEWS: Rhode Island Falls To Delaware

The traffic jam in the CAA just got a little more crowded, with Delaware taking down previously undefeated Rhode Island, 24-21.

Both teams now are 5-1 in conference play, along with Stony Brook and Villanova, both of which also won Saturday. 

At 5-0 heading into the week, Richmond will need a second-half comeback against Campbell to remain unbeaten in conference contests and sit alone atop the CAA standings.

Can the Spiders get it done? Stay tuned!

First-Half Stats From Richmond Vs. Campbell Football

StatsRichmondCampbell
Total Yds173233
Pass Yds11094
Rush Yds63139
Penalties0-04-37
1st Downs812
3rd Downs1-55-9
4th Downs0-00-1
Total Plays2638
Avg Yds/Play6.76.1
Avg Yds/Completion229.4
Avg Yds/Rush3.76.6
Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg)69 (4.3)139 (6.6)
Red Zone0-12-2
Time of Poss13:3016:30
Turnovers (Def Pts Off)1 (7)1 (0)
Fumbles-Lost1-10-0
Sacks (Def Yds)0 (0)1 (6)
TFL (Def Yds)2 (2)2 (7)
Points717

Campbell Ends First Half Against Richmond With Field Goal, Camels Lead 17-7

As time expires in the first half, Lytton kicks one through from 39 yards out to put Campbell ahead 17-7.

Now, halftime!

Campbell Converts On Third And 22 To Keep Final Drive Alive

The Campbell offense converts on third and 22 with a 26-yard toss from Chandler to King.

This puts the Camels at the Richmond 13-yard line with about a minute left in the first half.

Campbell is leading 14-7.

Timeout! Two Minutes Remain In First Half Of Richmond-Campbell Football Game

With two minutes left in the first half, host Campbell leads Richmond 14-7.

Campbell has the ball at midfield. First and 10.

Campbell Back On Top With Kick Return For Touchdown Against Richmond

On the ensuing kickoff, freshman Randall King returns the kick 90 yards for a touchdown, marking the first time since 2018 the Camels have returned a kick for a score.

Lytton adds the extra point to put Campbell ahead 14-7.

Richmond Answers To Tie Game Against 

The Spiders go 78 yards on six plays to tie the game against Campbell.

Richmond mirrors the Campbell running strategy, then takes a deep shot down the field. 

Coleman catches the Campbell defense sleeping and connects with redshirt senior wide receiver Nick DeGennaro for a 40-yard touchdown strike. Campbell 7, Richmond 6.

Redshirt senior Brandon Peskin adds the extra point to tie the game.

Richmond 7, Campbell 7 with 14 minutes remaining in the half.

Second Quarter Underway In Richmond Vs. Campbell Football Game

As the second quarter begins, Campbell leads 7-0.

Richmond has the ball on the Campbell 40-yard line.

Watch The Campbell Camels Open The Scoring Against Richmond

Chandler gets it done on the ground. Watch the Camels take the lead against No. 9 Richmond.

Campbell Gets On The Board, Camels Lead Richmond 7-0

The Campbell rushing attack puts the Camels in scoring position, and Chandler punches it in from 6 yards out to put Campbell ahead 6-0. Senior kicker Connor Lytton adds the extra point.

Campbell 7, Richmond 0 with less than three minutes left in the first quarter. 

The drive was seven plays for 91 yards. 

Chandler Shows His Speed For Campbell Football

Chandler already is the Camels' leading rusher for the year and adds two huge runs to get Campbell away from its own end zone.

He rushes for 21 yards and then 15 yards to give the Camels momentum.

Campbell Recovers Richmond Fumble To Get Ball Back

Immediately after losing the ball to an interception, the Campbell defense steps up and forces a Richmond fumble. 

Junior running back Zach Palmer-Smith coughs it up on a run up the middle just inside the Campbell 10-yard line. 

Redshirt junior Logan Livermon falls on it to give the Camels a chance at redemption. 

There's 5:45 left in the first quarter.

Watch As Richmond Intercepts Campbell 

Richmond gets the interception late in the opening quarter against Campbell.

Richmond Gets Interception Deep In Camels Territory

Chandler throws his first interception of the year, a ball batted around and eventually caught by redshirt freshman defensive back Matthew Traynor at the Camels 23-yard line.

The Spiders take over with just over six minutes remaining in the opening quarter.

Sophomore Camden Coleman is the starting quarterback for Richmond. 

Mike Chandler II Gets The Start At QB For Campbell Football

For the second consecutive week, and second time in his career, redshirt senior quarterback Mike Chandler II starts under center for the Camels.

Redshirt senior wide receiver Sincere Brown is third in the nation in receiving TDs and yards and needs one score to break the program record for receiving touchdowns in a single season. He has 10 so far this year.

We're Underway In North Carolina - Richmond Vs. Campbell

Can the Camels restrain the Richmond rush, or will the Spiders continue their climb up the FCS rankings?

Campbell wins the coin toss at home and elects to receive the ball to start this CAA contest.

When Is The Richmond Vs. Campbell Football Game?

The Richmond Spiders will take on the Campbell Camels at Barker-Lane Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/2:30 p.m. Central.

How To Watch The Richmond Vs. Campbell Football Game

Football action is streaming live on FloFootball and the FloSports app, including the Richmond vs. Campbell football game during Week 11 of the 2024 college football season.

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

2024 Richmond vs Campbell


Check Out The Starting Lineups For Campbell

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Richmond Football Fast Fact

A win against Campbell would give Richmond its longest winning streak in a single season since 2009. The Spiders’ longest winning streak overall started the season before and spanned 17 games across the 2008 and 2009 campaigns. They won the FCS national championship in 2008.

Campbell Football Fast Fact

Campbell still is a team on the rise after returning to action in 2008 following a hiatus from play that began after the 1950 season. The program played at the junior college level from 1925-1950 (except for 1940-1945 due to World War II).

From their return in 2008 through 2017, the Camels played in the Pioneer Football League. They moved to the Big South Conference from 2018-2022. They joined CAA Football for the 2023 season.

Who’s On The Call For Richmond Vs. Campbell Football?

Who’s on the call for the Richmond vs. Campbell football game?

Saturday’s action, live on FloFootball, will be handled by Blaine McCormick (play-by-play duties), Chris Anderson (analyst) and Matt Josephs (studio host/producer).

CAA Award Winners For Week 10 

After picking up an important conference win over Towson, two Richmond Spiders were recognized this week by the CAA for their performances in the victory.

Senior defensive end Jeremiah Grant was named the CAA Football Defensive Player of the Week for a solid outing that included five tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two quarterback hurries. 

Freshman kicker Sean O’Haire of Ireland was tabbed as the CAA Football Special Teams Player of the Week after going 5 for 5 on field goals, tying a program record and the mark for the most in a single FCS game this season. He also added two extra points.

See all the details: CAA Football Weekly Awards – Nov. 4

What To Watch For In The CAA During Week 11 Of The 2024 Season

Things are tight in the CAA standings, and Week 11 features several key matchups. See what the experts have to say as the season winds down. 


About Richmond Football

Richmond has scored at least 20 points in each of its last seven games, turning an 0-2 start into what could be a successful title defense in the CAA, along with an opportunity to keep the momentum going in the postseason.

The Spiders saw their 2023 season cut short by conference foe UAlbany in the second round of the FCS Playoffs.

On the way to a 7-2 mark this year, Richmond has been pretty average statistically, but the Spiders continue to find ways to win.

Through nine games, they’re second in the CAA in rushing offense (201.3 yards per game), fifth in points per game (28.8), fifth in total offense (396.9 yards per game) and 11th in passing (195.6 yards per game).

The Spiders are much better defensively, so they’ve been able to keep their opponents at bay. They’re giving up a second-best 18.3 points per game, rank second in rushing yards allowed per game (110.9) and fourth in total offense (331.3). They lead the CAA with 29 sacks this season. 

Where Richmond has struggled the most is in defending the pass, as the Spiders rank 11th in the conference at 220.4 yards per game. This fact is good news for Campbell, which has the fourth-most passing yards per game in the CAA this year with 244.3.

Would it be too obvious to expect the Camels to keep things in the air Saturday?

Individually, Richmond junior Zach Palmer-Smith is the No. 2 rusher in the conference, ranking second in attempts (169), yards (927) and yards per game (103). He’s third in touchdowns with nine. 

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.

CAA Teams On The Move In 2024

All five CAA teams in the FCS national rankings moved up in the polls this week, including Richmond, which surged from No. 12 to No. 9 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll.

About Campbell Football

Campbell is a middle-of-the-pack team in the CAA in most statistical categories this season, but the Camels’ passing game is fourth in the conference at 244.3 yards per game. 

The majority of the team’s passes have been thrown by redshirt sophomore Chad Mascoe Jr., who is 120 for 177 for 1,611 yards and 12 touchdowns. But he also has thrown five interceptions this year. Mascoe ranks sixth in the CAA in passing yards per game with 201.4.

However, Mascoe did not play last week against Elon. The start went to redshirt senior Mike Chandler II, who completed 22 of 39 passes for 355 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for a team-high 51 yards. Chandler leads the team in rushing yards this season with 382 on 54 attempts.

Defensively, redshirt senior linebacker Jalen Brooks leads the Camels this year with 85 total tackles, which ranks second in the CAA, just one behind UAlbany’s Dontae Lunan. 

How To Watch Campbell Football Games In 2024

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

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

Campbell Receivers Shine

Despite ultimately losing to Elon last week, two Campbell receivers shined – Randall King and Sincere Brown.

Richmond Football Schedule 2024

All Times Eastern

  • Aug. 31: Virginia 34, Richmond 13 (L)
  • Sept.7: Wofford 26, Richmond 19 (L)
  • Sept.14: Richmond 38, Charleston Southern 0 (W)
  • Sept.21: Richmond 38, Delaware State 24 (W)
  • Sept.28: Richmond 27, Elon 17 (W)
  • Oct.5: Richmond 20, North Carolina A&T 17 (W)
  • Oct.19: Richmond 28, Delaware 9 (W)
  • Oct.26: Richmond 41, Bryant 14 (W)
  • Nov.2: Richmond 35, Towson 24 (W)
  • Nov.9: at Campbell, 3:30 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Nov.16: at Hampton, Noon (FloSports)
  • Nov.23: vs. William & Mary, Noon (FloSports)

Campbell Football Schedule 2024

All Times Eastern

  • Aug. 31: Liberty 41, Campbell 24 (L)
  • Sept. 7: Campbell 24, Western Carolina 16 (W)
  • Sept. 14: Rhode Island 21, Campbell 9 (L)
  • Sept. 21: Stony Brook 24, Campbell 17 (L)
  • Sept. 28: Campbell 44, Delaware State 41 (W)
  • Oct. 5: North Carolina Central 45, Campbell 14 (L)
  • Oct. 19: William & Mary 35, Campbell 28 (L)
  • Oct. 26: Campbell 21, North Carolina A&T 7 (W)
  • Nov. 2: Elon 50, Campbell 27 (L)
  • Nov. 9: Richmond at Campbell, 3:30 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Nov. 16: Campbell at Delaware, 1 p.m. (FloSports)
  • Nov. 23: Towson at Campbell, 2 p.m. (FloSports)

Richmond Football Roster For 2024

Here is where fans can find the Richmond football roster.

Campbell Football Roster For 2024

Here is where fans can find the Campbell football roster.

Watch More Division I FCS Action On FloFootball

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Saturday, Nov. 9

All Times Eastern

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How Did The Top FCS Teams Perform In Week 10?

Read more: FCS Football Scores In Week 10: Montana State Remains Undefeated, NDSU Wins

AFCA FCS Coaches Poll For Week 11

  1. North Dakota St. (24) 9-1
  2. Montana St. (2) 9-0
  3. South Dakota St. 7-2
  4. UC Davis 8-1
  5. South Dakota 6-2
  6. Southeast Missouri St. 8-1
  7. Montana 7-2
  8. UIW 7-2
  9. Richmond 7-2
  10. Rhode Island 8-1
  11. Villanova 7-2
  12. Idaho 6-3
  13. Mercer 8-1
  14. Tarleton St. 7-2
  15. Missouri St. 7-2
  16. ACU 6-3
  17. Illinois St. 6-3
  18. Stony Brook 7-2
  19. Central Arkansas 6-3
  20. Jackson St. 7-2
  21. William & Mary 6-3
  22. UT Martin 6-3
  23. North Dakota 5-4
  24. Duquesne 6-2
  25. Harvard 6-1

Dropped Out: North Carolina Central (21), Dartmouth (22), Chattanooga (25)

Others Receiving Votes: South Carolina St., 23; North Carolina Central, 22; Dartmouth, 18; Butler, 16; Stephen F. Austin, 15; Florida A&M, 14; Austin Peay, 11; Drake, 11; Columbia, 9; Western Carolina, 9; Chattanooga, 7; Northern Arizona, 7; Robert Morris, 6; Tennessee St., 4; Indiana St., 3; Lamar, 1; Southeastern Louisiana, 1.

What Are The Top Conference In The FCS?

Curious about the top performers and strongest conference within the FCS ranks? We’ve got you covered.

See the FCS conferences ranked using a unique system that originally was developed for chess.

When Do The 2024 FCS College Football Playoffs Start?

The FCS playoffs begin on November 30, 2024.

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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