The Citadel
2-6 , 0-4
Tennessee Tech
7-1 , 4-1
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| The Citadel | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
10/24/2026 5:47:00 PM | Football
POSTGAME PRESSER
Nick Billoups caught up w/ the media postgame to discuss the loss to Tennessee Tech ⤵️ #FireThoseCannons https://t.co/c42NYeYwo1
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
Charleston native JJ Fludd touched base w/ the local media for the first time as a Bulldog following a strong showing against Tennessee Tech ⤵️ #FireThoseCannons https://t.co/s6AM7FqHBv
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
HC @KoachDrayton spoke postgame w/ the media about the @SoConSports clash against Tennessee Tech ⤵️ #FireThoseCannons https://t.co/5Jh4VA0Msg
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
KEY NOTES
-- Tennessee Tech outgained The Citadel via a 387-to-190 margin for the game
-- On the ground, The Citadel racked up 181 total yards, falling short of the 200-yard mark for the third consecutive game (vs. ETSU, at Texas A&M)
-- Nick Billoups paced the group with 74 rushing yards on 10 carries, notably breaking off a 50-yard gash midway through the fourth quarter; Gavin Garcia tallied 58 yards on 14 carries as well while Sebastien Boyle logged 34 yards via 10 attempts
-- Through the air, Billoups finished 4-of-9 for eight yards while Quentin Hayes managed 1-of-3 passing for one yard
-- Defensively, The Citadel surrendered 147 yards on the ground and another 240 yards through the air, notably winning the turnover battle with a pair of forced fumbles -- both courtesy of Khaleb Bridges -- while also registering the team's first defensive touchdown of the season via a JJ Fludd 78-yard scoop 'n score late during the second period
-- Individually, Zyion Brown set the tone once again with another double-digit tackle performance, racking up 10.0 for the day; Jalen Wright and Fludd each contributed 7.0 of their own as well; finally, Maurice Bonneau Jr. logged 6.0 tackles for the game, including a solo sack to quash a late drive for the Golden Eagles
-- For the special teams, Jack Weil posted four punts overall, averaging 42.0 per kick; meanwhile, Evan Kiely drilled his only field goal attempt of the day, hitting on a career-long 53-yarder -- matched the second longest in program history -- to give the Bulldogs an early 3-0 advantage during the opening quarter
-- Jax Leatherwood recorded a 20-of-25 showing for Tennessee Tech under center, racking up 240 yards and two touchdowns on the day; MJ Flowers found some room on the ground as well, compiling 124 rushing yards for another two scores; for the wideouts, Tre' Holloway led all receivers with 128 yards on five catches while pulling down both TD receptions for the Golden Eagles
GAMEDAY SOCIAL SYNC
Just another day at the office 💼 #FireThoseCannons https://t.co/3nzf21xwsh
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
Quentin Hayes finds some room on the right side for 26 yards and a MASSIVE first down as the Bulldogs push into Tennessee Tech territory 🫡 💻: ESPN+ / https://t.co/mvIm0ZBgAm 🎙️: 102.1 FM / https://t.co/7OyapBl1rE #FireThoseCannons
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
EVAN KIELY!!! The senior DRILLS a career-long 53-yard REV Financial field goal as The Citadel surges to an early advantage over the Golden Eagles here in the opening quarter 🫡 💻: ESPN+ / https://t.co/mvIm0ZBgAm 🎙️: 102.1 FM / https://t.co/7OyapBl1rE #FireThoseCannons
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
JJ FLUDD W/ THE SCOOP 'N SCORE!!! Following a forced fumble by Khaleb Bridges, the true sophomore weaves his way for 78-yard defensive TD, vaulting The Citadel back into the lead 🫡 💻: ESPN+ / https://t.co/mvIm0ZBgAm 🎙️: 102.1 FM / https://t.co/7OyapBl1rE #FireThoseCannons
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
KHALEB BRIDGES, HAVE YOURSELF A GAME!!! The senior RIPS OUT his second forced fumble of the day, shutting down a late Tennessee Tech drive just before the close of the opening half 🫡 💻: ESPN+ / https://t.co/mvIm0ZBOpU 🎙️: 102.1 FM / https://t.co/7OyapBlzhc #FireThoseCannons
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
A couple top shots from the first half of action ⤵️ 📸: Aaron Beswick 💻: ESPN+ / https://t.co/tzQOHpRhMq 🎙️: 102.1 FM / https://t.co/z21BNXJeoU #FireThoseCannons https://t.co/0vi70Fobqd
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
Maurice Bonneau Jr. bull rushes his way into the backfield for the first Citadel sack of the day, eliminating the Golden Eagles threat early here in the fourth quarter 🫡 💻: ESPN+ / https://t.co/tzQOHpRPBY 🎙️: 102.1 FM / https://t.co/z21BNXJMes #FireThoseCannons https://t.co/m1ODpqiDOu
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
NICK BILLOUPS!!! The QB draw PAYS DIVIDENDS for The Citadel as the fifth-year signalcaller bolts up the middle for a 50-yard gash deep into TTU territory 🫡 💻: ESPN+ / https://t.co/mvIm0ZBgAm 🎙️: 102.1 FM / https://t.co/7OyapBl1rE #FireThoseCannons
— The Citadel Football (@CitadelFootball) October 24, 2026
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
TTU 0, CIT 3
CIT - Kiely,Evan 53 yd field goal 12 plays, 42 yards, TOP 06:09
TTU 7, CIT 3
TTU - Holloway,Tre' 13 yd pass from Leatherwood,Jax (Brown,Carter kick) 9 plays, 73 yards, TOP 05:05
TTU 7, CIT 10
CIT - Fludd,JJ 78 yd fumble recovery (Kiely,Evan kick)
TTU 14, CIT 10
TTU - Holloway,Tre' 52 yd pass from Leatherwood,Jax (Brown,Carter kick) 3 plays, 63 yards, TOP 01:28
TTU 21, CIT 10
TTU - Flowers,MJ 9 yd run (Brown,Carter kick), 1 plays, 9 yards, TOP 00:06
TTU 21, CIT 13
CIT - Kiely,Evan 33 yd field goal 11 plays, 82 yards, TOP 06:17
TTU 28, CIT 13
TTU - Flowers,MJ 27 yd run (Brown,Carter kick), 7 plays, 73 yards, TOP 03:15
