Football... finally!

Marist Red Foxes (0-0) at Columbia Lions (0-0) 

September 18, 2021 

Kickoff Time: 1:05pm

Robert K. Kraft Field at Wien Stadium 

*NOTE all fans 12 and older must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and wear a mask at all times

Game Time Weather Forecast: 79 degrees, cloudy

The Line: Columbia is favored by 17 1/2 points

TV/Radio: The game will be broadcast on SNY and on ESPN+

Columbia Game Notes



Leading Story Lines

1) Both teams are playing their first game since 2019, due to the COVID-19 cancellation of the 2020 season. Just getting out on the field again to play in a competitive game is the headline, period. 

2) After raising the level of the team with winning seasons in 2017 and 2018, Head Coach Al Bagnoli must show he's really turned around the Columbia program following 2019's disappointing 3-7 finish. Marist looks like the weakest opponent on the CU schedule this year, so a strong showing here seems mandatory.

3) Columbia seems to be in the middle of a bonafide QB competition, with co-starters named for this game. Who will win out, transfer passing ace Joe Green or senior running/passing QB Ty Lenhart?

5 Columbia Players to Watch

-Green and Lenhart are 1 and 2 on this list for reasons mentioned above

-Senior Mike Roussos has been worth the price of admission for the last two seasons for his spectacular return skills alone. Now, he's also the undisputed #1 WR on the team and could be all over the field. 

-Senior RB Ryan Young has already had a good career at CU, but can he step it up and be the dominant rusher the Lions have needed since Jonathan Reese finished his career in 2001?

-5th year senior Justin Woodley is back at LB after losing most of 2018 and 2019 to injuries. Will he make an impact?