{
  "id": 13590173,
  "title": "Smith's late TD run sends Fordham to a 20-14 win over Richmond",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/smiths-late-td-run-sends-fordham-to-a-20-14-win-over-richmond",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T00:05:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/smiths-td-run-sends-fordham-000539885.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gunnar Smith's late touchdown run propelled Fordham to an unexpected 20-14 victory over Richmond on Saturday. The Rams secured the win with a crucial missed extra point attempt. Earlier in the game, Smith led a five-play, 50-yard drive that culminated in a tie at 14 thanks to Jamell James' 2-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, Smith orchestrated a 12-play, 62-yard scoring drive that ended with him sprinting from the 5-yard line. Richmond's ensuing drive ended with Boogie Owens intercepting Ashten Snelsire with 1:11 remaining. Fordham maintained the clock's pressure to clinch the win. Smith's game-winning touchdown run marked Fordham's first lead since taking a 7-0 advantage on their opening drive. Smith connected with Ricky Gonzalez II for a 10-yard touchdown early in the game. In the second quarter, Snelsire found Bryce Allen for a 6-yard scoring pass, tying the score at 7. With the game's momentum shifting in Fordham's favor, Camden Byrd sacked Richmond's Boogie Owens in the third quarter, causing a fumble that Jordan Allen recovered in the end zone, giving the Rams a 14-7 lead. Fordham finally ended its two-game losing streak with the win. Richmond, who entered the game ranked 19th in the Stats Perform poll, will take a break next week before hosting Colgate on October 24. Fordham will face Villanova in their next matchup, scheduled for next Saturday.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — Gunnar Smith threw for a touchdown and his late game-winning touchdown run rallied Fordham to a surprise 20-14 win over Richmond on Saturday.Smith helped lead a five-play, 50-yard drive later in the third quarter that ended with Jamell James tying it at 14 on a 2-yard scoring run.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gunnar Smith scored late TD to give Fordham 20-14 win",
    "Richmond missed extra point, crucial in Fordham's victory",
    "Smith's game-winning run marked first lead since game start"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The win not only ends Fordham's two-game losing streak but also marks a significant upset against the 19th-ranked Richmond team, boosting the Rams' standing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Smith’s late TD run sends Fordham to a 20-14 win over Richmond",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/smiths-late-td-run-sends-fordham-to-a-20-14-win-over-richmond-13590513",
        "published": "2026-10-11T00:09:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}