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NR/NR The Citadel (3-4, 1-2 SoCon)
at 8/8 Furman (4-2, 3-0 SoCon)
Oct. 19 - 1 p.m.
Paladin Stadium - Greenville, S.C.

 
Stadium Paladin Stadium
Capacity 16,000
Surface Artificial Turf
Kickoff 1 p.m.
TV ESPN3
Bob Mihalic (PxP), Sam Wyche (Analyst)
Radio WQNT (92.1 FM / 102.1 FM / 1450 AM
Luke Mauro (PxP) and Ted Byrne (Analyst)
Internet CitadelSports.com
Series Record Furman leads 60-35-3

Inside The Numbers
339 - The Citadel rushed for a season-high 339 yards against Western Carolina. It is the most rushing yards in a game this season.
166 - B-Back Clay Harris rushed for a career-high 166 yards against Western Carolina. It is his second career 100-yard performance with both coming against the Catamounts. The sophomore rushed for 126 yards in his first career start last November.
17 - A-Back Remus Bulmer was on the receiving end of two touchdown passes against WCU. Both touchdown receptions came from 17-yards out.
6 - The Bulldog defense recorded a season-high six sacks against WCU. All six sacks came on the Catamounts final drive of the game. Joseph Randolph II had two sacks, while Marquise Blount added 1.5.
5 - Quarterback Brandon Rainey accounted for all five touchdowns against the Catamounts. The junior rushed for two scores and three for a career-high three scores. It marks the second time in the last three games he has accounted for five TDs in a game.

On This Date
In 1968, The Citadel defeated VMI, 13-8, inside Johnson Hagood Stadium in the 28th edition of the Military Classic of the South. The victory over the Keydets began a streak of five-straight victories in the series.

The Game
The Citadel hits the road to take on nationally-ranked Furman. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Paladin Stadium.

Radio Coverage
All games this season can be heard live on 92.1-FM/102.1-FM/1450-AM in the Charleston. The new voice of the Bulldogs, Luke Mauro, will be joined by Ted Byrne in the booth.


ESPN3
Saturday's game will be broadcast on ESPN3. Bob Mihalic will have the call. He will be joined in the booth by Sam Wyche.


Saturday Weather
The early forecast is calling for partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low-70s during the day.


vs. Furman
Saturday's game is the 99th meeting between the two schools with Furman holding a 60-35-3 advantage in the all-time series.


Last Year vs. Furman
Raleigh Webb caught the longest pass in school history in the Bulldogs 28-17 loss to the Paladins. The 91-yard grab came in the third quarter to give the 'Dogs a three-point lead.


Blount Earns SoCon Defensive Honor
Sophomore outside linebacker Marquise Blount was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against Western Carolina. He finished with nine tackles, two tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks.


Return of Ground Game
The Bulldogs rushed for a season-high 339 yards in the victory over Western Carolina. The yardadge total bested the previous high of 332 yards set against Towson in the season opener.


Rainey Accounts for 5 TDs
Quarterback Brandon Rainey accounted for all five touchdowns in the victory over Western Carolina. The junior ran for two scores and threw for three touchdowns. The three touchdown passes are a carer high and the most for a Bulldog since 2017.


Multiple 5 TD Games
The five TD performance against Western Carolina marked the second time in three games Brandon Rainey accounte for five touchdowns. The quarterback rushed for three scores and tossed for two more at Samford.


Bulmer Catches 2 TDs
A-Back Remus Bulmer caught a pair of touchdown passes in the victory over Western Carolina. The two TDs were the first two receving touchdowns on the season and both came from 17-yards out.


Clay Harris vs. WCU
B-Back Clay Harris has enjoyed success in his two games against Western Carolina. The sophomore rushed for a career-high 154 yards against the Catamounts. Last season, Harris ran for 126 yards and two scores in his first career start at WCU.


Webb Adds to TD Total
Wide receiver Raleigh Webb added to his season total as he caught his seventh touchdown of the season against Western Carolina.
TDs    Player    Year
14    Andre Roberts    2008
13    Brian Baima    1971
10    Andre Roberts    2007
10    Paul McGuire    1959
 8    Andre Roberts    2009
 7    Raleigh Webb    2019
 7    Scooter Johnson    2003
 7    Scooter Johnson    2002
 7    Victor Frazier    1984


Onside Kick
The Bulldogs executed their second onside kick of the season when Jacob Godek recovered his own onside kick against Western Carolina. Godek and the Bulldogs are now 2-for-2 on inside kicks this season.


Six Sacks on Final Drive
The Bulldog defense recorded six sacks against Western Carolina. All six sacks came on the Catamounts final drive. Joseph Randolph II had sacks on back-to-back plays and Marquise Blount added 1.5 sacks on the drive.


Forcing Turnovers
The Bulldogs forced three turnovers in the second half against WCU. Willie Eubanks II forced a fumble in the third quarter, while Destin mack and Jay Howard intercepted passes in the fourth quarter.


Up Next
The Bulldogs return to Johnson Hagood Stadium to face Mercer for Homecoming Oct. 26. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Marquise Blount

#49 Marquise Blount

LB
6' 3"
Sophomore
Jacob Godek

#86 Jacob Godek

K/P
6' 0"
Senior
Clay Harris

#5 Clay Harris

B-Back
6' 0"
Sophomore
Jay Howard

#20 Jay Howard

DB
6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
Brandon Rainey

#16 Brandon Rainey

QB
6' 0"
Junior
Joseph Randolph II

#98 Joseph Randolph II

DL
6' 3"
Senior
Raleigh Webb

#22 Raleigh Webb

WR
6' 2"
Junior
Remus Bulmer

#21 Remus Bulmer

A-Back
5' 8"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Marquise Blount

#49 Marquise Blount

6' 3"
Sophomore
LB
Jacob Godek

#86 Jacob Godek

6' 0"
Senior
K/P
Clay Harris

#5 Clay Harris

6' 0"
Sophomore
B-Back
Jay Howard

#20 Jay Howard

6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
DB
Brandon Rainey

#16 Brandon Rainey

6' 0"
Junior
QB
Joseph Randolph II

#98 Joseph Randolph II

6' 3"
Senior
DL
Raleigh Webb

#22 Raleigh Webb

6' 2"
Junior
WR
Remus Bulmer

#21 Remus Bulmer

5' 8"
Graduate Student
A-Back

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