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Game Day Central: #6/7 Richmond

Towson (1-2, 0-1 CAA)
at Richmond (3-1, 0-1 CAA)
Oct. 1 - 3:30 p.m. - Comcast SportsNet
Robins Stadium - Richmond, Virginia
 
Stadium Robins Stadium
Capacity 8,700
Surface Artificial Turf
Kickoff 3:36 p.m.
TV Comcast SportsNet
Brent Harris (PxP) and Qadry Ismail (Analyst)
Radio HFS 104.9 FM
Spiro Morekas (PxP) and Gordy Combs (Analyst)
Internet TowsonTigers.com
Series Record Richmond leads 5-4

Story Lines
The Tigers play their second-straight ranked CAA opponent on the road as they travel to face #6 Richmond.  Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.

The Tigers and Spiders have been strangers as of late.  The two teams have not played since the 2013 season, and this is only the second meeting since the 2011 season.

The first 30 minutes have been the problem for the Tigers in the previous two games.  Towson is being outscored 54-27 before halftime.  The second half is a different story as the Tigers are outscoring their opponents 29-14.  Also, the Tigers defense is allowing just 99.0 yards a game after recess.

The Tigers defense did not force a turnover against Villanova.  It was the first time in nine games the Tigers did not force a turnover.  The defense responded by returning three turnovers for touchdowns over the next two games. 

The Game
Towson returns from its bye week to take on Richmond on Oct. 1.  Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.

Radio Coverage
The Tigers contest at Richmond can be heard live on HFS 104.9 FM.  The voice of the Tigers, Spiro Morekas, will once again be joined by Gordy Combs to call the action.

TV Coverage
Saturday's game at Richmond will be carried live on Comcast SportsNet.  Brent Harris will provide the play-by-play, while Qadry Ismail will provide the commentary.

Saturday Weather
The weather is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the mid-70's.  There is only a minimal chance of rain and winds will be less than 10mph.

vs. Richmond
The Tigers and Spiders are meeting for the 10th time on the gridiron.  UR leads the series 5-4.  The Tigers have won each of the last two meetings.  The teams have not played since 2013, and this is just the second meeting since the 2011 season.
Date    Location    Result
11/6/04    Richmond, Va.    L, 0-24
11/12/05    Towson    L, 21-46
11/11/06    Richmond, Va.    W, 31-7
10/6/07    Towson    W, 23-21
9/13/08    Richmond, Va.    L, 14-45
10/31/09    Towson    L, 14-42
10/23/10    Richmond, Va.    L, 6-28
10/8/11    Towson    W, 31-28
10/26/13    Richmond, Va.    W, 48-32

On this Date: Oct. 1
Saturday's game marks the sixth time the Tigers will play on Oct. 1.  Towson is just 1-4 in the previous five contests.
Year    Opponent    Result
1977    Guilford    L, 6-7
1983    @ Maine    L, 16-23
1994    @ Howard    L, 13-19
2005    Delaware    W, 35-31
2011    @ Maryland    L, 3-28

Following a Bye
The Tigers are 5-2 following a bye in the Rob Ambrose era.  On the flip side, the Tigers are just 2-5 in the games preceding the bye.

Forcing Turnovers
The game against Villanova marked the first time in nine games the Tigers defense has not forced a turnover.  The defense responded by returning three turnovers for touchdowns over the next two games, both victories.

Up Next
The Tigers return to the friendly confines of Johnny Unitas® Stadium on Oct. 8 to take on Stony Brook for Family Weekend.  Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. and can be seen live on Comcast SportsNet.

Breast Cancer Awareness
The Oct. 8 game against Stony Brook will be Breast Cancer Awareness Night.  The Tigers have partnered with The Red Devils, with pregame activities taking place on the track prior to kickoff.  Advance tickets are $20.  Using the promo code RedDevils16 will give $10 of the purchased ticket to The Red Devils.
 
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