Lehigh University Athletics
No. 6/7 Lehigh heads to Colgate for nationally televised showdown
10/25/2011 5:17:00 PM | Football
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Fresh off its bye week, Lehigh heads to Hamilton, N.Y. for its final road game of the regular season as the Mountain Hawks meet the Colgate Raiders in a game that will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. Lehigh, which comes in ranked sixth by the FCS Coaches and seventh by the media, saw its five-game winning streak interrupted by the bye week. The Mountain Hawks own the nation's top overall offense and passing offense, with quarterback Chris Lum and wide receiver Ryan Spadola continuing to compile huge offensive numbers.
Colgate is looking to bounce back from a 40-17 league loss at Georgetown last weekend. The Raiders are just 1-4 on the road, but they own a perfect 3-0 mark at Andy Kerr Stadium, where Lehigh hasn't won since 2005.
Senior quarterback Chris Lum has put up some unbelievable statistics as he has led the Mountain Hawks to a 6-1 start. Through seven games, Lum has completed 68 percent of his passes for 2,590 yards and 26 touchdowns. Lum leads the Football Championship Subdivision in passing yards per game, passing touchdowns and total offense, averaging 375 yards per game. The Michigan native tied a school record with six touchdown passes against New Hampshire, and set a new career high with 413 passing yards last time out against Fordham. Lum has passed for at least 300 yards in eight straight games dating back to last season. He owns a 17-5 career record as a starter, including a 16-3 mark over the last two seasons.
After a slow start to the season statistically, Lehigh's defense has enjoyed its three best performances of the season in October. The Mountain Hawks allowed an average of 29.5 points and 400 yards in their first four games, but in wins over Yale, Bucknell and Fordham, the Lehigh defense has limited its opponents to an average of 261 yards and 8.3 points per game. The Mountain Hawks have forced nine turnovers (five interceptions and four fumble recoveries) and have racked up 15 sacks this month including a school-record ten against Bucknell.Lehigh meets Colgate for the 50th time this afternoon with the Raiders holding a 27-20 lead. There have also been a pair of ties. Lehigh snapped Colgate's three-game winning streak in the series with a 44-14 win last year at Goodman Stadium.
Saturday's game kicks off just after noon from Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, N.Y. The game will be televised live nationally on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan and Rich Rodriguez on the call. As part of a long-term agreement, CBS Sports Network is the national television home for Patriot League men and women's basketball, plus men's lacrosse and football. Saturday's game is the second of two Patriot League football contests to air on the network this season.
CBS Sports Network is seen in approximately 44 million homes and is available to more than 98 million households across the country. Locally, CBS Sports Network can be found on Service Electric Dial Position 176, while nationally it is available on DirecTV (Channel 613) and DISH Network's America's Top 200 package (channel 152).
Visit http://www.cbssportsnetwork.com/#channelFinder for CBS Sports Network's Channel Finder to see which provider(s) in your area offer CBS Sports Network.
The game can also be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 as well as online at Lehighsports.com with Matt Kerr, Matt Markus and Steve Lomangino. Pre-game coverage begins at 11 a.m.
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Date:
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October 29, 2011
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Opponent:
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Colgate Raiders
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Kickoff:
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12:03 p.m.
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Stadium:
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Andy Kerr Stadium/10,221/FieldTurf
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Location:
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Hamilton, N.Y.
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Tickets:
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Tickets can be purchased by calling Colgate at (315) 228-7600
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Lehigh's Record:
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6-1 overall, 1-0 Patriot League
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Colgate's Record:
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4-4 overall, 0-2 Patriot League
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Series:
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Colgate leads 27-20-2
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Television
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CBS Sports Network live with Dave Ryan and Rich Rodriguez
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Radio
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ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM with Matt Kerr, Matt Markus and Steve Lomangino beginning at 11 a.m.
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Internet Broadcast:
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Lehighsports.com
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Key Stats:
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• Lehigh leads the nation in total offense (490.6 ypg) and passing offense (373 ypg) and ranks eighth in scoring offense (36 ppg).
• Colgate ranks 10th nationally in rushing offense (232.6 ypg) while Lehigh ranks 12th in rush defense (99.1 ypg).
• Lehigh quarterback Chris Lum has averaged 310 yards and 2.75 passing touchdowns over Lehigh's last 16 games. Lum has thrown at least two touchdown passes in 15 of the 16 games, with the Mountain Hawks posting a 14-2 record in those games.
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