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believe it, or not, playing at The Brick House on September 27 to help the Spiders celebrate Family Weekend may be a big downer for the Bison...they might even consider Richmond to be a "breather"...
Howard, a historic and celebrated HBCU program, will play in three HBCU Classics plus their FBS game before coming to play the Spiders...the Bison play in the Orange Blossom Classic v. Florida A&M in Miami Gardens FL; the HBCU Classic v. Morehouse at Giants Stadium in the NYC area and the Truth and Service Classic in Washington v. long time rival Hampton...also included in the opening stretch Temple in Philadelphia!
with a schedule like this Spider fans know the Bison will be used to playing on the big stage in big football games...the question will be does the experience translate into more success in the wins and losses column...Howard comes off of a disappointing 2024 season...they scuffled to a 4-8, 1-4 MEAC record...5th year head coach Larry Scott hopes for better things this season...
two key running backs who produced a combined 1200 rushing yards and 11 TDs in 2024 return to Scott's preferred run first offense...the Bison are hoping a strong QB will emerge from a preseason competition...Scott's known for coaching a tough, physical defense...two Bison DL were voted to the All MEAC preseason team...Howard was pegged by the MEAC poll to finish 5th in the six team conference...
Spiders fans, this will be Richmond's final non conference game before beginning six consecutive games versus new Patriot League opponents...I expect we'll be significant favorites...a strong game against to Bison would give the team good momentum going into the remainder of the schedule!
enjoy the Countdown!
Go Spiders!
