NEW YORK (AP) — Gunnar Smith threw for 254 yards and a touchdown and added a score on the ground, James Conway had 19 total tackles to bring him closer to the FCS career record, and Fordham defeated Holy Cross 26-21 on Saturday for its first win of the season.

Fordham (1-4, 1-0 Patriot League) improved to 26-35-2 since 1902 in the series, and secured the Ram-Crusader Cup for the first time since 2016 in the Patriot League opener for both teams.

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