Richmond at NC State – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 11, 2026)

NC State enters its home opener carrying the weight of a 34-8 loss to Virginia, a result that left little room for optimism heading into a matchup against a Richmond team that has looked sharp through two games. The Wolfpack managed just 84 passing yards from CJ Bailey against the Cavaliers, and with only 33 rushing yards to his name on the ground, the offense has yet to find its footing. The discipline was there — NC State finished with just 13 penalty yards in that loss — but discipline alone does not move the chains.

Richmond arrives ranked in the FCS Coaches Poll and rated among the top 25 FCS programs by SP+. Quarterback Ashten Snelsire has been exceptional, throwing for 460 yards and 6 touchdowns across two games. Running back Aziz Foster-Powell has added 142 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, giving the Spiders a genuine two-pronged attack. On defense, Camden Byrd has recorded 4 sacks, making him a disruptive force that NC State’s offensive line will need to account for immediately.

This is a Power Four program at home against an FCS opponent, but Richmond is not a team to be taken lightly. The Spiders have outscored opponents while holding them to 3.5 yards per play, and they have not allowed a first-half point in either game.

Richmond at NC State Game Information

Game Date: September 11, 2026
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN U
Location: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

These programs have a long history, having met 20 times dating back to 1895, though the series has been dormant since 2013, when NC State edged Richmond 23-21. That narrow margin is worth remembering — this is not a program unfamiliar with competing against Power Four opposition. NC State sits at 0-1 and ranked 17th in the ACC, making a clean performance at home a priority. Richmond, ranked third in its subdivision, has built early momentum and will look to protect it.

NC State Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 0-1
Rankings: #17 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 0-0 at home
Conference Record: 0-1
Division Record: 0-1
Streak: Lost 1

NC State Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 168 yards (Avg. 168.0 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 92 yards (Avg. 92.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 76 yards (Avg. 76.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 8 points (Avg. 8.0 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 50.0% (1/2) | Third Down: 30.8% (4/13)

NC State Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 413 yards (Avg. 413.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 155 yards (Avg. 155.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 258 yards (Avg. 258.0 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 34 points (Avg. 34.0 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Three & Outs Forced: 2

NC State Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: CJ Bailey, 12 Completions/23 Attempts (52.2%), 84 Yards, 0 Touchdowns, 1 Interceptions
Rushing: CJ Bailey, 10 Attempts, 33 Yards (3.3 avg), 0 Touchdowns
Receiving: Vander Ploog, 2 Receptions, 25 Yards, 0 Touchdowns
Tackles: Popo Aguirre, 18 Tackles (4 solo, 14 assists)
Sacks: Harvey Dyson III, 0.5 Sacks

Richmond Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 2-0
Rankings: #3 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 1-0 at home
Conference Record: 1-0
Division Record: 2-0
Streak: Won 2

Richmond Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 681 yards (Avg. 340.5 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 460 yards (Avg. 230.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 221 yards (Avg. 110.5 yards per game)
Points Scored: 63 points (Avg. 31.5 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 75.0% (6/8) | Third Down: 39.3% (11/28)

Richmond Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 427 yards (Avg. 213.5 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 264 yards (Avg. 132.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 163 yards (Avg. 81.5 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 35 points (Avg. 17.5 points per game)

Richmond Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Ashten Snelsire, 36 Completions/63 Attempts (57.1%), 460 Yards, 6 Touchdowns, 0 Interceptions
Rushing: Aziz Foster-Powell, 25 Attempts, 142 Yards (5.7 avg), 3 Touchdowns
Receiving: Quanye Veney, 7 Receptions, 144 Yards, 1 Touchdowns
Sacks: Camden Byrd, 4 Sacks
Interceptions: Kyree Richardson, 1 Interceptions

What to Watch For

The quarterback contrast defines this matchup. Ashten Snelsire has been one of the more productive passers at the FCS level through two weeks — 460 yards, 6 touchdowns, and a supporting cast that includes receiver Quanye Veney (144 receiving yards, 1 touchdown) and a backfield threat in Aziz Foster-Powell. That combination gives Richmond answers in multiple phases. CJ Bailey, by contrast, is still searching for his first touchdown pass of the season and has not yet shown the kind of production NC State needs from the position.

Defensively, Camden Byrd is the player to watch. Four sacks through two games is a remarkable pace, and he will test an NC State offensive line that has already struggled to protect its quarterback. On the Wolfpack side, Harvey Dyson III recorded half a sack against Virginia — a modest start, but a sign of pass-rush potential that NC State will need to generate if it hopes to slow Snelsire down.

Richmond’s injury situation has been a concern — setbacks accumulated in 2025 have continued into this season — but the Spiders have not let that slow their production. How they manage depth across a full game against a Power Four opponent will be one of the more telling tests of this young season.

NC State Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 19, 2026 at Vanderbilt Commodores
September 26, 2026 vs Appalachian State Mountaineers
October 03, 2026 vs Louisville Cardinals
October 10, 2026 vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons
October 23, 2026 at Stanford Cardinal
October 31, 2026 vs California Golden Bears
November 07, 2026 vs Duke Blue Devils
November 14, 2026 vs Syracuse Orange
November 21, 2026 at Florida State Seminoles
November 28, 2026 at North Carolina Tar Heels

Richmond Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 19, 2026 vs Georgetown Hoyas
September 26, 2026 vs Furman Paladins
October 03, 2026 at Lafayette Leopards
October 10, 2026 at Fordham Rams
October 24, 2026 vs Colgate Raiders
October 31, 2026 at Holy Cross Crusaders
November 07, 2026 at Villanova Wildcats
November 14, 2026 vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks
November 21, 2026 vs William & Mary Tribe

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