Richmond Spiders at Elon Phoenix
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Morris-Walker's 55-yard pick-6 sparks Richmond to a 27-17 win over Elon in CAA opener
Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Jamar Hodges helped preserve the win, sacking Jack Salopek to force a fumble at midfield that was recovered by teammate Matei Fitz with 4:45 left. Hodges pressured Salopek to end his first series by throwing an interception to CJ Fraser, his first career pick in the second quarter.
Quarterback Camden Coleman tucked the ball and powered through several would-be tacklers to reach the end zone from six yards out with :36 left in the first half to make it 20-7 at the break. Zach Palmer-Smith broke free for a 59-yard touchdown run two minutes into the third quarter to make it 27-7.
Coleman completed 15 of 22 pass attempts for 203 yards without an interception and carried six times for 26 yards and a score to lead Richmond (3-2, 1-0). Palmer-Smith carried 24 times for 167 yards.
Salopek was 14-of-21 passing for 187 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Matthew Downing started and completed 5 of 9 for 34 yards but left after throwing the pick-6 to Morris-Walker.
How To Watch
How can I watch Richmond Spiders vs. Elon Phoenix?
- TV Channel: Spiders at Phoenix 2021 College Football, week 5, is broadcasted on WYMV My48.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 9:42 | Brandon Peskin 45 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:46 | Quantraill Morris-Walker 55 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Peskin Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 6:01 | Brandon Peskin 19 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:50 | Rushawn Baker 46 Yd Run (Jack Berkowitz Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:36 | Camden Coleman 6 Yd Run (Brandon Peskin Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:00 | Zach Palmer-Smith 56 Yd Run (Brandon Peskin Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:40 | Jack Berkowitz 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 11:35 | TJ Thomas Jr. 10 Yd pass from Jack Salopek (Jack Berkowitz Kick) |
Statistics
 RICH |
 ELON |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 4-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-9 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 439 | Total Yards | 382 |
| 203 | Passing | 221 |
| 15/22 | Comp/Att | 19/30 |
| 9.2 | Yards per pass | 7.4 |
| 236 | Rushing | 161 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 31 |
| 5.9 | Yards per rush | 5.2 |
| 7-52 | Penalties | 2-15 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 30:05 | Possession | 29:55 |
Game Information
Location: Elon, NC
Attendance: 12,589 · Capacity:
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