Gardner-Webb Bulldogs @ Western Carolina Catamounts
Game Leaders

265
S. DoolittleQB
23/40, 1 TD
265

277
Z. JaynesQB
21/32, 2 TD, 1 INT
277

43
P. PeoplesRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
43

28
M. JohnsonRB
10 CAR
28

91
J. Perry IIIWR
7 REC
91

113
M. PittmanWR
9 REC, 2 TD
113

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Team Stats
349
Total Yards
320
0
Turnovers
3
21
1st Downs
14
5-49
Penalties
7-57
12/21
3rd Down
4/12
0/0
4th Down
1/3
19:53
Possession
16:47
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 12-21 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 349 | 320 |
| Passing | 276 | 301 |
| Comp/Att | 23/40 | 21/32 |
| Yards per pass | 6.6 | 8.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 84 | 43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 25 |
| Yards per rush | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Penalties | 5-49 | 7-57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 19:53 | 16:47 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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