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Game Day Central: No. 11/12 Towson

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RV/RV The Citadel (0-0, 0-0 SoCon)
vs. 11/12 Towson (0-0, 0-0 CAA)
Aug. 31 - 3:04 p.m.
Johnson Hagood Stadium - Charleston, S.C..

GENERAL GAME INFO
When Saturday, August 31, 2018 at 3:04 p.m.
Where Charleston, South Carolina
Facility Johnson Hagood Stadium (11,332)
Tickets
Adult/Faculty-Staff/Student		 West Midfield - $40 / $32 / $30
West Red Zone - $30 / $17 / $15
General Admission - $15 / $14 / $13
Active Military/First Responders (with ID) - $10 GA (limit 4)
Title Sponsor Pepsi
Theme White Out / TCBF Game
Giveaway Overhead Door Magnet / Pepsi Clear Bags
Kids Zone 1 Jump Castle / Facepainter
TV ESPN+
Kevin Fitzgerald (PxP) Dominique Allen (Analyst), Emily Crevani (Sideline)
Radio Charleston
WQNT (92.1-FM-102.1-FM/1450-AM)
Columbia
WQXL (100.7-FM/1470-AM)
Sumter
WDXY (105.9-FM/1240-AM)
Luke Mauro (PxP) Ken Byrne (Analyst)
Live Stats CitadelSports.com

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All patrons attending Citadel football at Johnson Hagood Stadium are reminded of new security policies for the 2019 season.  All patrons will be inspected by metal detection upon entering stadium.  Please arrive early to avoid long lines.
 
Permitted-(bags will still need to be checked for prohibited items)
  • Clear bags 12"x 6"x 12"
  • One gallon freezer bag (Ziploc)
  • Small clutch bag 4.5"x 6.5"
  • Diaper bag with infant present
  • Strollers with infant (strollers can be parked out of the way next to entry gates)
Prohibited items
  • Purses larger than a clutch purse
  • Backpacks or fanny packs
  • Cinch or drawstring bags (even if clear)
  • Computer, binocular or camera bags or cases
  • Knives or firearms of any size even if permitted with concealed weapons permit
  • Mace or pepper spray
  • Outside food or drink including alcohol
  • Pets (trained service dogs are permitted)
  • Laser lights or pointers
For the complete policy please Click Here

2-Minute Drill
  • The Bulldogs open the 2019 season inside Johnson Hagood Stadium against No. 11/12 Towson.
  • Saturday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Kevin Fitzgerald, Dominique Allen and Emily Crevani on the call.
  • The contest is the second game of a home-and-home series between the two schools. The Tigers won last year's meeting in Towson.
  • The game is the first of two-straight contests against teams from the Colonial Athletic Association. The Bulldogs travel to face Elon in Week 2.
  • The opener is the first of four games against teams ranked in the preseason polls.
  • Quarterback Brandon Rainey returns as the starter after leading the Bulldogs to a 3-1 record a season ago. Rainey averaged 132.5 rushing yards per game a season ago.
  • The Bulldogs also return several running backs that helped The Citadel rank ninth nationally in rushing a season ago.
  • The Bulldogs defense came up big in the second half down the stretch as it held its last three FCS opponents to a combined three points in the second half. The stretch allowed The Citadel to erase two double-digit halftime deficits.
  • The Bulldogs had six players named to the preseason all-conference team. Matt Campbell, Willie Eubanks III and Joseph Randolph II were selected to the first team, while Jacob Godek, Haden Haas and Drew McEntyre garnered second-team accolades.
  • Towson features one of the top offenses in the FCS as they averaged 465.0 yards of offense a season ago.
  • The offense is led by senior quarterback Tom Flacco who is one of top candidates for the Walter Payton Award. Flacco threw for 3,251 yards and 28 touchdowns, while rushing for 742 yards and four touchdowns.
Inside The Numbers
317.3 - The Bulldogs offense rushed for 317.3 yards per game over the final four games of 2018. That stretch included a season-high 421 yards against Western Carolina and 275 yards at Alabama.
9 - The Citadel ranked ninth in the FCS in rushing yards per game last season at 283.6 yards per game. It marked the third-straight year under head coach Brent Thompson that the Bulldogs were ranked in the top 10.
4 - The 2019 season will feature four opponents ranked in the preseason polls. The schedule features non-conference opponents Towson and Elon, as well as conference opponents Wofford and Furman.
3 - The Bulldogs allowed just three points in the second half over the final three games of the 2018 season. The Citadel won all three games, including overcoming double-digit losses in two of the games.

On This Date
The Bulldogs are playing for just the third time on Aug. 31. The Citadel has dropped each of the previous two contests, with the most recent coming in 2013. Today's contest will be just the sixth time the Bulldogs will play a game during the month of August. The Citadel is 2-3 in the previous five contests, with both wins coming at home.

The Game
The Citadel opens the 2019 season at home as it welcomes No. 11/12 Towson to Johnson Hagood Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.

vs. Towson
The Bulldogs and Tigers are meeting for the second-straight season. The game is the second in the home-and-home series between the two teams. Towson holds a 1-0 advantage in the series after a 44-27 victory in Maryland last September.

Nationally Ranked Opponent in Opener
Saturday will mark the second-straight year the Bulldogs will open the season against a nationally-ranked opponent. Towson enters the season ranked 11th and 12th in the preseason polls. Last season, The Citadel opened the season against No. 10/11 Wofford.

Season Openers
The Bulldogs are 58-49-3 in season openers. They have won three of the last four season openers.

Home Openers
The Bulldogs are 79-26-2 in home openers dating back to 1909. The Citadel has won three of the last four home openers. The Bulldogs are 50-19-2 in home openers inside Johnson Hagood Stadium

Brent Thompson in Season Openers
The Citadel is 2-1 in season openers in the Brent Thompson era. Thompson won his first two season openers before dropping a close game a season ago.

Close Games
Last season, the Bulldogs were involved in close games in each of their first five conference games. Each of the games were decided by seven points or less. The Citadel was 2-3 in those games.

Controlling the Ball
One of the staples of the triple option attack is controlling the clock. Last season, the Bulldogs possessed the ball for 33:02 per game. They won the time of possession battle in nine of the eleven games, including holding a14:58 advantage at Alabama.

Up Next
The Bulldogs hit the road for the first time as they travel to face former Southern Conference foe Elon on Sept. 7. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Dominique Allen

#19 Dominique Allen

QB
6' 1"
Senior
Willie Eubanks III

#9 Willie Eubanks III

LB
6' 2"
Junior
Jacob Godek

#86 Jacob Godek

K/P
6' 0"
Senior
Haden Haas

#54 Haden Haas

OL
6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
Drew McEntyre

#63 Drew McEntyre

OL
6' 3"
Senior
Brandon Rainey

#16 Brandon Rainey

QB
6' 0"
Junior
Joseph Randolph II

#98 Joseph Randolph II

DL
6' 3"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Dominique Allen

#19 Dominique Allen

6' 1"
Senior
QB
Willie Eubanks III

#9 Willie Eubanks III

6' 2"
Junior
LB
Jacob Godek

#86 Jacob Godek

6' 0"
Senior
K/P
Haden Haas

#54 Haden Haas

6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
OL
Drew McEntyre

#63 Drew McEntyre

6' 3"
Senior
OL
Brandon Rainey

#16 Brandon Rainey

6' 0"
Junior
QB
Joseph Randolph II

#98 Joseph Randolph II

6' 3"
Senior
DL

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