Spike is now 6-2 and tied for fourth place in the standings. Previously, he defeated Sparty (Michigan State), Otto the Orange (Syracuse), Goldy Gopher (Minnesota), Brutus Buckeye (Ohio State), Cy the Cardinal (Iowa State) and Big Red (Western Kentucky).

His only previous loss came in week one of the challenge against Buzz from Georgia Tech by a narrow margin of 51%-49%.

There are four weeks remaining in the regular season with Spike currently taking on Buster Bronco from Boise State. The results of the next four matchups will determine the seeding for the eight-team playoffs.

Voting runs through midnight on Sunday, Oct. 26. To learn more about the contest and to support Spike, visit www.CapitalOneMascots.com.

The national competition features Spike and 15 other NCAA Division I football mascots in head-to-head matchups throughout the season. Spike is the first Southern Conference mascot to participate in the contest and is the sole representative for FCS Football.

Week 7 Results
Zippy (Akron) 55% - Spike (The Citadel) 45%
Joe Bruin (UCLA) 63% - Benny Beaver (Oregon State) 37%
Aubie (Auburn) 63% - Buzz (Georgia Tech) 37%
Otto the Orange (Syracuse) 62% - Brutus Buckeye (Ohio State) 38%
Sparty (Michigan State) 56% - Cy the Cardinal (Iowa State) 44%
Big Red (Arkansas) 88% - Goldy Gopher (Minnesota) 12%
Big Red (Western Kentucky) 53% - Buster Bronco (Boise State) 47%
Cocky (South Carolina) 94%- Wilma T. Wildcat (Arizona) 6%

Standings & Records After Week 7
1. Joe Bruin (UCLA) 8-0
2. Aubie (Auburn) 8-0
3. Cocky (South Carolina) 7-1
4. Zippy (Akron) 6-2
5. Buzz (Georgia Tech) 6-2
6. Spike (The Citadel) 6-2
7. Benny Beaver (Oregon State) 5-3
8. Big Red (Western Kentucky) 5-3
9. Big Red (Arkansas) 4-4
10. Otto the Orange (Syracuse) 4-4
11. Sparty (Michigan State) 3-5
12. Buster Bronco (Boise State) 2-6
13. Cy the Cardinal (Iowa State) 0-8
14. Wilma T. Wildcat (Arizona) 0-8
15. Goldy Gopher (Minnesota) 0-8
16. Brutus Buckeye (Ohio State) 0-8