Brief

Gunnar Smith’s TD run lifts Fordford to 20‑14 upset over Richmond

Fordham snapped a two‑game losing streak with a late touchdown run by quarterback Gunnar Smith.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:19:46 GMT

Fordham defeated Richmond 20‑14 on Saturday, Oct. 10, after quarterback Gunnar Smith threw a 10‑yard touchdown early and later ran for the decisive score, the Associated Press reported.

What happened

Smith opened the scoring with a 10‑yard pass to Ricky Gonzalez II. Richmond answered with a 6‑yard pass from Ashten Snelsire to Bryce Allen to tie 7‑7. In the third quarter, Camden Byrd sacked Smith, forcing a fumble recovered in the end zone by Jordan Allen for a 14‑7 Richmond lead. Fordham answered on the next drive, with Jamell James capping a five‑play, 50‑yard series with a 2‑yard run to tie 14‑14. Late in the fourth, Smith led a 12‑play, 62‑yard drive and ran it in from the 5‑yard line, giving Fordham a 20‑14 lead after a missed PAT.

What was said

The AP quoted the play‑by‑play description but included no direct remarks from coaches or players.

Key facts

Fordham beat Richmond 20‑14 on Oct. 10, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Gunnar Smith threw a 10‑yard TD pass to Ricky Gonzalez II. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Smith scored the game‑winning 5‑yard run late in the fourth quarter. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Richmond was ranked 19th in the Stats Perform poll entering the game. (winnipegfreepress.com)