SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University football team begins a two-game home stand with a noon CAA matchup against number 19 Richond.

The Particulars
Opponent: Richmond
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Watch Live: FloSports
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Game Notes: Bryant | Richmond
Series History

• This is the first match-up between the Spiders and the Black and Gold.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

• Landon Ruggieri has tallied 40 rec for 694 yards and nine scores this season. He leads the conference in TDs, yards, and rec yards per game (99.1). Ruggieri is now third in career yards (2,178), T-3rd in rec TDs (19), and T-2nd in rec (152) in DI program history.
• Freshman Cole Nilles was named to the 2024 FCS Jerry Rice Award Watch List. He is the second player in team history to earn this honor. He leads the team in tackles with 43 and is averaging 7.1 TKLs per game. Nilles has tallied multiple TKLs in every game plated this year.
• Keylijah Williams set the record for return yards in DI program history with his 279 yard performance against Monmouth. He also had an 86-yard kickoff return TD for his first career TD. Williams has registered 519 return yards this year.
• Fabrice Mukendi moved to 8th all-time in career rushing yards with 1,593. Mukendi has recorded a career-high 30 rec and 220 yards, while posting 402 yds on the ground.
• The Bulldogs are 13-11 at home under Chris Merritt.

A bit about the Spiders

• Richmond heads into Saturday with a 5-2 record and a 3-0 CAA record. The Spiders are currently on a five-game winning streak and are tied for first in the conference.
• Zach Palmer-Smith has gained 775 yards on the ground and has tallied eight TDs.
• Camden Coleman is under center for the Spiders and has posted 865 yards and three scores.
• Jermiah Grant has 8.5 sacks this season, which leads the CAA and ranks second in the country.