Good morning, Spiders. Energy is high because football season begins in 22 days!

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

⚽️ New home game
👟 13 New athletes
🕷️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Update. The women’s soccer game on Aug. 14 will be at Richmond! The Spiders face VMI at 5pm at President’s Field. ⚽️ Read more about the game.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Top 25.

The football team is No. ___ in the Opta Analyst FCS Football Preseason Top 25 list.

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

Newbies. The cross country and track and field team added 13 student-athletes for the 2025-26 season. The group includes four men and nine women. The new Spiders come from six different states. 👟  Learn about each new Spider.

The Drive Ahead is brought to you by Sheehy Lexus of Richmond, the Official Luxury Automotive Partner of the Richmond Spiders. Stop by their showroom on Midlothian Turnpike and test drive the all-new RX and GX. Lexus, Experience Amazing.

Saturday, August 9

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. ETSU @ 6pm ET (Exhibition)

📬 SHARE THE JOLT

Do you know a friend or family member who is a Spider fan? Simply forward them this email and they can sign up to receive the Jolt by clicking the link below to subscribe. The Jolt is sent every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is completely free!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 25!

🕷️ Have a great Friday!

You’re receiving this email from the Richmond Athletics department in partnership with Sport & Story because you’ve opted to receive communications from the athletic department. If you’d like to unsubscribe, you can easily do so below