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Georgetown Football Travels to No. 22/19 Colgate

WASHINGTON – Georgetown football is set to travel to face the #22/19 Colgate University Raiders on Saturday, October 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York.

FOLLOW THE HOYAS

  • Saturday's game can be seen live on ESPN+ with Eric Malanoski calling the play-by-play, Terry Dow providing analysis and Michael Tricarico reporting from the sideline.
  • A link to the live stats can be found on GUHoyas.com. 

ABOUT THE HOYAS

  • The Hoyas enter the week at 1-4 overall and 1-2 in league play following a 21-14 win over Bucknell on October 10 in Washington, D.C.
  • Freshman quarterback Gavin Beard has completed 28 of 37 passes (75.68%) for 265 yards. The Aledo, Texas native recorded his first collegiate start against Bucknell.
  • Running back Clay Ash leads Georgetown's rushing attack with 322 yards on 68 carries, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt, while recording three touchdowns on the season. Jayden Sumpter ranks second on the team with 247 rushing yards and a touchdown. Ash was named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week after his performance against Bucknell last week.
  • Wide receiver Hassan Mahasin leads the Hoyas with 233 receiving yards on 19 receptions, including one touchdown. Jonathan Alexander and Burke Carroll lead the squad with a pair of touchdown receptions each.
  • Sophomore linebacker Jack Casey leads Georgetown with 38 tackles, including 29 solo stops and nine assisted tackles. Chigozie-Oge Evans and Casey lead the Hoyas with two sacks this season.
  • Graduate Student Wedner Cadet made an immediate impact in his return from injury, recording two interceptions against Bucknell, earning him a spot as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Head Coach Rob Sgarlata enters his 12th season at the helm of the Hoyas.

ABOUT THE #22/19 RAIDERS

  • Colgate enters the matchup with a 4-2 overall record and an 3-0 mark in conference after falling to No. 20/22 Harvard, 20-17, on October 3 at Harvard Stadium in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Quarterback Jake Stearney leads the Colgate offense through the air, completing 95 of 158 passes (60.1%) for 1,077 yards and nine touchdowns.
  • Running back Danny Shaban paces the Raiders' rushing attack with 529 yards on 96 carries and four touchdowns. Caleb Naumann and Stearney have each added two rushing touchdowns.
  • Sophomore Matt Fogler leads Colgate's receiving corps with 38 catches for 599 yards, averaging 15.76 yards per reception. Fogler has hauled in six touchdown passes this season.
  • Trooper Price anchors the defense with 59 total tackles, including 26 solo stops and 33 assisted tackles, along with two sacks. Linebacker Christian Magliacano leads the team with three interceptions..
  • Head Coach Curt Fitzpatrick leads the Raiders in his second season.

ABOUT THE MATCHUP

  • Georgetown and Colgate will meet for the 23rd time in program history. The Hoyas hold a 2-20 overall record against the Raiders.
  • GU last faced the Raiders on October 18, 2025, and won 21-17 in Washington, D.C.
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Players Mentioned

Jonathan Alexander

#82 Jonathan Alexander

WR
5' 10"
Junior
Wedner Cadet

#7 Wedner Cadet

CB
6' 1"
Graduate Student
Burke Carroll

#87 Burke Carroll

TE
6' 4"
Senior
Jack  Casey

#51 Jack Casey

LB
6' 1"
Sophomore
Hassan Mahasin

#2 Hassan Mahasin

WR
5' 11"
Senior
Jayden Sumpter

#8 Jayden Sumpter

RB
5' 8"
Junior
Gavin Beard

#15 Gavin Beard

QB
5' 10"
Freshman
Clay  Ash

#28 Clay Ash

RB
5' 9"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jonathan Alexander

#82 Jonathan Alexander

5' 10"
Junior
WR
Wedner Cadet

#7 Wedner Cadet

6' 1"
Graduate Student
CB
Burke Carroll

#87 Burke Carroll

6' 4"
Senior
TE
Jack  Casey

#51 Jack Casey

6' 1"
Sophomore
LB
Hassan Mahasin

#2 Hassan Mahasin

5' 11"
Senior
WR
Jayden Sumpter

#8 Jayden Sumpter

5' 8"
Junior
RB
Gavin Beard

#15 Gavin Beard

5' 10"
Freshman
QB
Clay  Ash

#28 Clay Ash

5' 9"
Junior
RB