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The Southern ConferencePublished: 10/13/2024, Last updated: 10/23/2024
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Saturday's Football Roundup

Saturday's Football Roundup

Wofford wins in faceoff with VMI at Gibbs Stadium

Wofford claimed victory against VMI on Saturday afternoon, winning by a final score of 31-16.

Rickie Shaw had two catches for 103 yards and one touchdown to lead Wofford. J.T. Smith and Ryan Ingram led the Terriers' ground attack as the team as a whole recorded 161 yards rushing, including six rushing first downs and two rushing touchdowns.

Hunter Rice had a big day for VMI, accumulating 73 yards on the ground, along with catching a pair of passes.


Whatley leads Chattanooga to road victory over Furman

Chattanooga collected a resounding victory over Furman on Saturday afternoon, taking the win by a final score of 41-10.

Wide receiver Javin Whatley dominated on the outside, collecting 10 receptions for 168 yards to lead Chattanooga. The Mocs collected 443 total offensive yards on the day to Furman's 233.

Myion Hicks scored Furman's lone touchdown on the ground in the fourth quarter. Turnovers hurt Furman all game as the Paladins threw four interceptions and lost one fumble.


Williams powers Western Carolina to victory over The Citadel

Western Carolina outbattled The Citadel on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 30-16.

Jalynn Williams rushed for three touchdowns, while Zion Booker finished with six receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown to lead the offense for Western Carolina.

Quarterback Johnathan Bennett led The Citadel, contributing 155 yards through the air and 155 on the ground. Cooper Wallace contributed to the Bulldogs' offense as well, scoring one touchdown on the ground.


Mercer victorious, takes down Princeton

Mercer outbattled Princeton on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 34-7.

Tailback Dwayne McGee led the way for Mercer, accumulating 115 yards on 19 rushing attempts. The Bears' defense also caused havoc on the Princeton offense, forcing three fumbles on the afternoon.


ETSU cools off Samford

ETSU snuck past Samford on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 31-28.

AJ Johnson was electric, reeling in seven balls for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the way for ETSU.

Samford was led by quarterback Quincy Crittendon. He completed 27-of-36 passes for 306 yards and four touchdowns.