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The Southern ConferencePublished: 10/20/2024, Last updated: 10/20/2024
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Saturday's Football Roundup

Western Carolina's Gonzales sets a SoCon record; Samford hands Mercer its first defeat of the season

Saturday's Football Roundup

Artopoeus powers Chattanooga to victory over Wofford

Chattanooga collected a resounding victory over Wofford on Saturday afternoon, taking the win by a final score of 37-5.

Mocs quarterback Chase Artopoeus threw for one touchdown and rushed for another two. Without standout receiver Sam Phillips, Chattanooga got a lift from Chris Domercant, who collected six receptions for 101 yards as Artopoeus' favorite target on the afternoon. Extra possessions were a big factor in the Mocs' success as they won the turnover battle 4-1.


Cherry leads The Citadel to victory over VMI

The Citadel snuck past VMI, 13-10, on Saturday afternoon.

Tyler Cherry had three catches for 78 yards and the game-winning touchdown to lead The Citadel. The team committed to the ground game early and often, rushing for 57 1st quarter yards en route to 107 rushing yards on the afternoon.

Hunter Rice starred in the ground game for VMI, rushing for one touchdown.


Gonzales leads Western Carolina to victory over Furman

Western Carolina was overpowering on Saturday afternoon, collecting a lopsided 52-20 victory over Furman.

Cole Gonzales led the way for Western Carolina, throwing for a SoCon record 620 yards and five touchdowns. As a team, the Catamounts' offense generated a conference-record 801 yards.


Unbeaten no more: Samford dispatches Mercer

It was all about the passing game for Samford on Saturday afternoon as the Bulldogs claimed a 55-35 victory over Mercer, giving the Bears their first loss of the season.

Quincy Crittendon led the way for Samford, throwing for 378 yards and four touchdowns in this one. On the ground, running back Damonta Witherspoon had 47 yards and two touchdowns.