The Citadel
3-3 , 2-1
Valdosta State
2-4 , 0-0
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta St. | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| The Citadel | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
The Citadel Ground Attack Surges Against Valdosta State, Bulldogs Top Blazers, 38-14
10/11/2025 6:30:00 PM | Football
"We started fast," head coach Maurice Drayton said. "Offensively, we went touchdown, touchdown, touchdown, field goal and three and out and then an interception in the first half. That shows me we can't handle success. We have to learn how to handle success and keep our foot on the gas for three straight hours. We can't be satisfied, but we will never apologize after winning a game."
KEY NOTES
-- Under center, Cobey Thompkins and Quentin Hayes shared the load throughout the game, finishing 3-for-9 passing for 44 yards; the run game proved more fortuitous for both quarterbacks, combining for 133 yards on seven attempts apiece
-- For the second consecutive game, Sebastien Boyle paced the ground attack for the Bulldogs, logging 74 total yards on seven carries with a pair of house calls, including a 72-yard burst up the middle to kick off the second quarter; Javonte Graves-Billips added 56 yards on three attempts while Garrison Johnson Sr. pounded the rock deep in the red zone, notching three touchdowns behind 27 yards on 11 carries
-- Overall, the Bulldogs' 355 yards on 50 rushes constituted a new season-best, topping a 336-yard on 58 attempts outing during the Sept. 27 victory over Chattanooga
-- Defensively, Mikey Rosa took care of business with a team-best seven tackles, including a pair of tackles-for-loss with one logged as a sack; Lee Alexander Jr. picked up five tackles while Je'Mazin Roberts contributed another four
-- Finally, the time-of-possession heavily leaned in favor of The Citadel due to well-establish ground game, concluding in a 30:37-to-28:39 edge for the Bulldogs
SEBASTIEN BOYLE!!!
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 11, 2025
The redshirt freshman makes a 72-yard house call on a breakaway play up the middle, notching a third-straight TD Bank touchdown for the Bulldogs 🏠📞
The Citadel -- 21
Valdosta State -- 0
Q2 | 14:00#FireThoseCannons pic.twitter.com/7rpO48vhS3
MIKEY ROSA!!!
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 11, 2025
The redshirt sophomore makes the Blazers offense PAY DEARLY after he goes unaccounted on the blitz, notching a massive hit for the sack!
The Citadel -- 24
Valdosta State -- 7
Q3 | 7:32#FireThoseCannons pic.twitter.com/opcXK08Uh2
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
VSU 0, CIT 7
CIT - Johnson Sr.,Garrison 6 yd run (Barnes,Ben kick), 1 plays, 6 yards, TOP 00:07
VSU 0, CIT 14
CIT - Boyle,Sebastien 1 yd run (Barnes,Ben kick), 13 plays, 67 yards, TOP 07:34
VSU 0, CIT 21
CIT - Boyle,Sebastien 72 yd run (Barnes,Ben kick), 2 plays, 79 yards, TOP 00:52
VSU 0, CIT 24
CIT - Barnes,Ben 31 yd field goal 8 plays, 51 yards, TOP 04:57
VSU 7, CIT 24
VSU - Paschall,Shawn 5 yd run (Rolader,Matt kick), 4 plays, 17 yards, TOP 01:04
VSU 7, CIT 31
CIT - Johnson Sr.,Garrison 1 yd run (Barnes,Ben kick), 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 04:02
VSU 7, CIT 38
CIT - Johnson Sr.,Garrison 1 yd run (Barnes,Ben kick), 8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 03:16
VSU 14, CIT 38
VSU - Paschall,Shawn 10 yd run (Rolader,Matt kick), 12 plays, 63 yards, TOP 05:26
