The Richmond Spiders and the Albany Great Danes faced off in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on December 2, 2023. The game was held at Casey Stadium in Albany, New York.

How to Watch

Catch all the action live on ESPN+ on Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00 PM ET. Don’t miss this chance to witness two of the FCS’s best teams clash in a battle for playoff glory.

What it is: 2023 FCS Football Championship
Matchup: Richmond Spiders vs. UAlbany Great Danes
Date: Saturday Dec. 2, 2023
Time: 12pm ET
Locations: Casey Stadium, Albany, NY

Stream:  the Richmond vs Albany LIVE FCS Football Playoffs game

The Spiders entered the game as the No. 8 seed, while the Great Danes were the No. 5 seed. Richmond had won its first-round game against North Carolina Central 49-27, while Albany had defeated Sacred Heart 31-10.

The game was a close one throughout, with neither team able to take more than a 7-point lead. In the end, Richmond pulled out a 23-20 victory to advance to the quarterfinals of the playoffs.

Impact

The victory was a huge one for Richmond, as it advanced the program to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs for the first time since 2016. It was also the first time that Richmond had ever defeated Albany in the playoffs.

For Albany, the loss was a tough one, as it ended the program's season. However, the Great Danes still had a successful season, winning their first CAA championship since 2019.

The Richmond Spiders are no slouches themselves. They’ve earned their spot in the playoffs with a blend of grit, determination, and a high-powered offense that averages 29.6 points per game. Junior quarterback Reece Udinski has been a star for the Spiders, passing for 2,112 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.

The stakes couldn’t be higher for both teams. A victory would send them to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs, while a loss would bring their seasons to an end. With so much on the line, expect a fierce and competitive game from both sides.