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Game Day Central: Chattanooga

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RV/RV The Citadel (6-4, 4-2 SoCon)
at NR/NR Chattanooga (5-5, 4-2 SoCon)
Nov. 16 - 2 p.m.
Finley Stadium - Chattanooga, Tenn.

Stadium	Finley Stadium
Capacity	20,668
Surface	Artificial Turf
Kickoff	2 p.m.
TV	ESPN+
	Chris Goforth (PxP), Scott McMahen (Analyst)
Radio	WQNT (92.1 FM / 102.1 FM / 1450 AM
	Luke Mauro (PxP) and Ted Byrne (Analyst)
Internet	CitadelSports.com
Series Record	UTC leads 31-19-2

Inside The Numbers
842 - Quarterback Brandon Rainey has passed for 842 yards this season. It is the most passing yards since Brent Thompson took over as head coach, and third-highest total since Thompson arrived at The Citadel.
73 - Wide receiver Raleigh Webb hauled in a 73-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to give the Bulldogs their first lead of the game against ETSU. The touchdown would turn out to be the game-winning score.
26 - Quarterback Brandon Rainey has accounted for 26 touchdowns this season. His three TDs (2 rush, 1 pass) against ETSU extended his single-season record that he set against Mercer.
16 - Quarterback Brandon Rainey has rushed for 16 touchdowns this season. The total ranks second all-time for a quarterback at The Citadel, and third overall.
1 - The Citadel defense gave up some yards on the final drive of the game, but they came up big at the end as they stopped the receiver at the one yard line on the fourth down play.

On This Date
In 1974, Andrew Johnson rushed for 149 yards as The Citadel went on the road and defeated Furman, 24-0. Johnson scored on runs of 18 yards in the second quarter and 15 yards in the third quarter. The final score of the game came on a nine-yard run from quarterback Gene Dotson. As a team, the Bulldogs gained 317 yards on the ground. The shutout was the second of the season for The Citadel after blanking Presbyterian in the season opener.

The Game
The Citadel plays its final road game of the regular season as it travels to face Chattanooga on Nov. 16. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

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.

ESPN+
Saturday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Chris Goforth will have the call. He will be joined in the booth by Scott McMahen.

Saturday Weather
The early forecast is calling for partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-50s during the day.

vs. Chattanooga
Saturday's game marks the 53rd meeting between the two schools with the Mocs holding a 31-19-2 advantage in the all-time series.

Last Year vs. Chattanooga
Chattanooga converted a two-point conversion in the first overtime to walk out of Johnson Hagood Stadium with a 29-28 victory.

Eubanks Added to Buchanan Watch List
Junior linebacker Willie Eubanks III has been added to the Buck Buchanan Watch List. The award honors the top defensive player in the FCS.

Rainey Named to CFPA Watch List
Quarterback Brandon Rainey was one of 34 players named to the College Football Performers Awards (CFPA) Performer of the Year Watch List.

Rushing Into the Record Books
Quarterback Brandon Rainey is rushing his way to the top of the record books. Rainey has rushed for 16 touchdowns. He is closing in on the record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback and overall.
Rushing Touchdowns
19   Tory Cooper (RB)   2007
18   Ben Dupree (QB)   2013
16   Brandon Rainey (QB)   2019

Four Straight Conference Wins
The Citadel has rattled off four-straight Southern Conference victories. It marks the first time to win four conference games in a row since going 8-0 in 2016.

Defense Makes Stand
The Bulldog defense made a stand when it needed it most as Chris Beverly and Phil Barrett combined on a tackle at the one-yard line to preserve the 31-27 victory over ETSU.

Rushing TDs by QB
Quarterback Brandon Rainey has rushed for 16 touchdowns this season. The total is the second most by a quarterback in program history.
Rushing Touchdowns by QB
18   Ben Dupree   2013
16   Brandon Rainey   2019
15   Gene Brown   1988
15   Jack Douglas   1992

Webb Goes Deep
Wide receiver Raleigh Webb found himself wide open down the middle of the field for a 73-yard game-winning touchdown against ETSU. The catch is the fourth-longest for the junior.
Webb's Longest Touchdowns
91   vs. Furman, 2018
84   vs. Samford, 2019
77   vs. Mercer, 2018
73   vs. ETSU, 2019

Mr. 100
Senior kicker Jacob Godek made all four extra points against ETSU and has now made 100-straight extra points. He is just the fourth kicker in Southern Conference history to make 100-straight extra points.
Consecutive Extra Points
152   Adrian Mora, Georgia Southern (2008-11)
126   Luke Carter, Wofford (2016-present) *
124   Tim Openlander, Marshall (1994-96)
100   Jacob Godek, The CItadel (2017-present) *
* - active streak

Up Next
The Bulldogs close out the regular season as they welcome Wofford to Johnson Hagood Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.

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