53 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #53 Zach Watson

                                                                                                       

It's now 53 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #53 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#53  Zach Watson

Position Offensive Line
Height 6-1
Weight 295
Class Redshirt Junior
Hometown Waycross, Ga.
High School Ware County HS

2025 (Redshirt Sophomore): 2025 (Redshirt Sophomore): Started all 12 games along the offensive line between the center and guard positions ... Logged approximately 757 combined snaps for the Catamount offense … Helped the Catamount offense rank third nationally in total offense with an average of 493.3 yards per game with a school-record 5,920 total yards – a school-record 4,268 passing yards and 1,652 yards rushing … Named second-team All-Southern Conference by the league’s head coaches along the offensive line ... Selected to the second-team All-SoCon by Phil Steele … Was a preseason first-team All-SoCon honoree.

2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 11 of the team’s 12 games, including three starts along the offensive line … Only missed the Wofford game at home … Started three of the final four games, making his first seasonal start against Chattanooga (Nov. 2) … Credited with one tackle at Mercer (Oct. 26) … Did not record any additional official statistics … Named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team … Was a third-team Freshman All-America selection by Phil Steele.

2023 (Freshman): Played in three games, twice entering as a reserve along the offensive line and special teams with one start … Remained eligible for a redshirt … Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener at Arkansas (Sept. 2) while also playing in the home win against Charleston Southern (Sept. 23) … Made his first career start along the offensive line at Wofford (Nov. 4) … Credited with one tackle in the road win at Wofford.

Prior to Western Carolina: Helped guide Ware County High to a 14-0 season and a state championship as a senior … Named to the All-Region team as an offensive lineman as a senior … Two-sport athlete as a prep, also plays baseball.

Personal: Is the son of Carlos Watson.

      

A Look at the Cincinnati Bearcats

2026 Cincinnati Bearcats Preseason Preview

The 2026 Cincinnati Bearcats enter their fourth season under head coach Scott Satterfield with significant roster turnover, new coordinators on both sides of the ball, and a challenging Big 12 schedule.

After a 7-6 (5-4 Big 12) campaign in 2025 that featured a strong 7-1 start before a late fade, the Bearcats aim to build consistency, improve late-season performance, and push for bowl eligibility in a competitive conference. They open with winnable non-conference games (Boston College, Western Carolina, Miami OH) before facing a gauntlet.

Key offseason changes include new offensive co-coordinators Pete Thomas and Nic Cardwell, plus new defensive coordinator Nate Woody (from Army). Many starters and contributors from 2025 departed via the transfer portal or graduation, including longtime QB Brendan Sorsby (to Texas Tech). The program leans on transfers, returning veterans, and the 2026 recruiting class to fill gaps.

Offense: The offense must replace significant production and establish identity under new coordinators. Expect an emphasis on balance, with Satterfield's teams often aiming for 200+ rushing and passing yards when clicking.

Quarterback: No clear veteran leader after Sorsby's departure. JC French IV (redshirt senior transfer from Georgia Southern) brings experience and mobility. Samaj Jones (redshirt sophomore), Will Kocher (redshirt junior), and others like Brady Lichtenberg or freshmen will compete. Developing a reliable passer who can execute the new scheme is critical.

Running Backs: A strength with depth. Zion Johnson is poised for a breakout as the lead back. Returning/added options include Gi'Bran Payne (Notre Dame transfer), Cole Tabb (Stanford transfer), Zylan Perry, and James Minor. The group should provide a strong ground game.

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Heavy reliance on transfers: Isaiah Johnson, Larenzo Fenner, Cade Wolford (Kent State), Flynn Schiele, Malachi Henry, JV Gibson, and others like Elijah Jones or freshmen (e.g., H'eij Jackson, Dadrien Waller). Depth here needs to step up. The unit has potential but lacks proven continuity.

Offensive Line: Several returners provide a foundation, including guards like Taran Tyo and Evan Tengesdahl, plus Joe Cotton. Additions like Austin Hoane, Solomon Mathis, Nathan Zappitelli, and others (plus veterans like Xavier Lozowicki, Jake Wheelock) aim to stabilize protection and run blocking. Improving the line will be key to the run game and QB protection.

Overall, the offense has talent via the portal but faces questions at QB and cohesion after coordinator changes. Success depends on quick adaptation and exploiting the early schedule.

Defense: A major reset with new coordinator Nate Woody implementing his scheme (likely drawing from his Army background, emphasizing discipline and run defense in a multiple 3-4 or similar front). The 2025 defense struggled with yards allowed, so improvement here is a priority.

Defensive Line: Veterans like Marquaze Parker, Jaylon White-McClain, Chidera Otutu, and Cam Roetherford anchor the group. Freshmen recruits (Lance Dawson, Jonathan Rulo, Jeremiah Gray) and transfers add depth. Stopping the run and generating pressure will be focal points.

Linebackers: Experience from players like Brian Simms III, Patrick Bauer, Damaine Wilson, Jonathan Thompson, Terrell Holcomb, and Myles Harrison. Depth and versatility in coverage and run support are needed.

Secondary: Transfers and returners like MJ Cannon (Bowling Green), Jacob Finley (Northern Illinois), Ty Goodwill, Zay Johnson, KK Meier, and others (plus freshmen like Jaidon Windom, Markell Taylor, Xavier Starks) will compete. Rebuilding the secondary after departures is a key challenge.

The defense has pieces but must gel quickly under new leadership to reduce big plays and improve against Big 12 offenses.

Kicking Game (Special Teams) 

Punting: Max Fletcher (redshirt senior) returns as a strong, experienced option after prior all-conference recognition.

Placekicking: Stephen Rusnak or others will handle duties; consistency is needed. Returners: Look for speed from the skill positions (WRs/RBs) and DBs.

Special teams should be a relative strength with Fletcher back, providing good field position. Coverage and return units need to be reliable amid roster flux.

Preseason Outlook: Projections hover around 5-7 or 6-6, with bowl eligibility within reach but requiring wins in a tough conference slate (home vs. Kansas State, Texas Tech, Utah, Colorado; road at Arizona, West Virginia, etc.).Satterfield's program shows incremental progress, but Year 4 demands a breakthrough in consistency and late-season execution. 

Early non-conference success could build momentum, while portal-heavy roster integration and new coaching schemes will determine if they exceed expectations. Nippert Stadium remains a solid home advantage. The Bearcats have the pieces for competitiveness but face a transition year with high upside if the new staff delivers.

54 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - Mike Welch

                                                                                                       

It's now 54 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown will highlight another member of the coaching staff:

No player is currently assigned to #54, so we will highlight another member of the WCU coaching staff:

Mike Welch

Title Assistant Coach / Defensive Line

Mike Welch was hired as Assistant Coach / Defensive Line and Run Game Coordinator for the Western Carolina Catamounts (under head coach Kerwin Bell). This was part of a broader defensive staff overhaul that also included new defensive coordinator Nick Reveiz and other assistants. He was announced and in place by early March 2026, when WCU opened spring football drills (practices starting March 2, 2026).

Prior to WCU, he had been the Defensive Line Coach at Charleston Southern (joined spring 2023). Welch had a short stint at Lyon College in 2021. Welch developed and coached two all-conference defensive linemen while with the school. Prior to being at Lyon, Welch had a four-season stint at Coahoma Community College. While at Coahoma, Welch served as the Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line Coach and Head Sports Performance Coach. Welch developed and coached 17 all-conference defensive players, including four that have been signed by NFL teams (Davion Taylor - Philadelphia Eagles, Chris Claybrooks - Jacksonville Jaguars, Sam Okuayinonu - Tennessee Titans and Caleb Sampson - Indianapolis Colts). Coahoma ranked within the nation's top 10 in turnovers (2016 & 2019), tackles for loss (2017 & 2019) and sacks (2017 & 2019).

Prior to Coahoma, Welch was the Lead Strength Assistant at Iowa State University. This followed a year at Woodward Academy as Defensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator and Strength Coach at Booker T Washington High School.

A native of Houston, Texas Welch wrapped up a distinguished playing career at William Penn University as he was named All-Conference three years as a defensive Lineman and finished inside the school's top 10 for tackles and tackle for loss. He graduated from William Penn University in 2013 with a Bachelor's of Science in Sports Management from the school. He and his wife Naomi share two children, Lauryn and Micheal Jr.

Coaching Experience

2023: Charleston Southern University
2022: Albany State University (Defensive Line)
2021: Lyon College (Defensive Line/Head Sports Performance)
2016-2019: Coahoma Community College (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line/Head Sports Performance)
2015: Iowa State (Lead Assistant Strength Coaches)
2014: Woodard Academy (Woodward, IA) (Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line)
2013: Booker T Washington (Houston, Tx) (Defensive Line Volunteer)

55 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #55 Secrea Algie

                                                                                                       

It's now 55 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #55 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#55  Secrea Algie

Position Offensive Line
Height 6-5
Height 310
Class Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown Snellville, Ga.
High School Brookwood HS

2025 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in five of the team’s 12 games as a reserve along the offensive line and on special teams … Did not record any official statistics … Part of an offensive line that helped guide the Catamounts to record numbers in 2025, finishing with a school-record 5,920 total yards, including 4,268 passing yards and 1,652 yards on the ground.

2024 (Freshman): Did not see game action, expected to take a redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: Played offensive and defensive line as a prep … Named to the second-team AJC All-Region team on offense for Region 4-7A and an honorable mention for All-Gwinnett County … High school coach was Philip Jones, and his offensive line coach was Zach Underwood … Will enroll at WCU in the Fall 2024.

Personal: Is the son of Sonya Smith.

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56 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #56 Aaron McIver

                                                                                                       

It's now 56 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #56 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#56  Aaron McIver

Position: Offensive Line
Height: 6-2
Weight: 290
Class: Fifth Year
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School: Butler HS

College: Gardner-Webb

Prior to Western Carolina: Mid-year graduate transfer from Gardner-Webb … Made 24 career starts along the offensive line for the Runnin' Bulldogs and earned second-team 2025 Big South-OVC All-Conference honors. 

At Butler HS: An Academic All-State choice following senior season in 2021 … An All-Southwestern 4A Conference selection on the offensive line … Chosen to play in the 2021 Queen City Senior Bowl … Played for Coach Brian Hales.

Personal: Is the son of Janette and Jack McIver ... His brother, Brayson McIver, is also a current Western Carolina offensive lineman.

57 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #57 Kaden Powell

                                                                                                       

It's now 57 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #57 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#57  Kaden Powell

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Position Long Snapper

Height 6-8
Weight 255
Class Sophomore
Hometown Woodstock, Ga.
High School Etowah HS
College Brevard

Prior to Western Carolina: Mid-year transfer from Brevard College … Saw action in all 10 games at Brevard in 2025 … Prepped at Etowah HS where he played football and basketball … Was listed as a 4-star long-snapper.

Personal: From Woodstock, Georgia and attended Etowah High School.

58 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #58 Isaac Boulger

                                                                                                       

It's now 58 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #58 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#58  Isaac Boulger

Position Offensive Line
Height 6-2
Weight 290
Class Junior
Hometown Northport, Ala.
College  Auburn  








Prior to Western Carolina: Mid-year transfer from Auburn … Spent two seasons with the Tigers program as a walk-on but did not see game action; 

At Tuscaloosa County HS: Was an all-region selection as a junior and senior … Earned honorable mention Class 7A all-state honors… member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Is the son of Valerie and Joshua Boulger … Has a sister, Hannah

59 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #59 Nicholas Foster

                                                                                                       

It's now 59 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #59 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#59 Nicholas Foster

Position Offensive Line

Height 6-1
Weight 290
Class Redshirt Freshman
Hometown Charlotte, N.C.
High School Indian Land HS

2025 (Freshman): Did not see game action, remaining eligible for a redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: Joined the Catamount football team as a walk-on … Started his prep career at Julius Chambers High before finishing at Indian Land High … Played multiple positions along the offensive and defensive line as a prep ... Played alongside his brother, Mike.

60 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #60 Bryan McCollum

                                                                                                       

It's now 60 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #60 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#60 Bryan McCollum

Position Kicker
Height 5-8
Weight 165
Class Redshirt Freshman
Hometown Sanford, N.C.
High School Southern Lee HS









2025 (Freshman): Played in just one game as a true freshman, making his collegiate debut in the regular-season finale at VMI (Nov. 22) … Scored 12 points in his first college game, connecting on all six PAT attempts and connecting on a pair of field goals of 24 and 29 yards in the winning effort … Earned Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week accolades following the VMI win … Had one kickoff for 55 yards.

Prior to Western Carolina: Four-year varsity letter winner … Named special teams MVP … According to MaxPreps, over 35 career games, scored 94 points kicking – 67 made PATs and nine field goals, including a career-long of 56 yards as a junior … Had 16 kickoffs with nine touchbacks … Named to the 5th annual Academic All-America team in North Carolina by High School Football America … Also played baseball as a prep where he was an All-Sandhills Athletic Conference selection.

Personal: Is the son of Carolina and Fredy McCollum … Is the younger brother of former Catamount kicker Richard McCollum, who finished his career at WCU ranked second in the program for career points scored.  Older brother, Freddy, kicked collegiately at Wingate.

61 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #61 Marcus Trout

                                                                                                       

It's now 61 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #61 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#61 Marcus Trout

Position Kicker
Height 5-11
Weight 180
Class Redshirt Freshman
Hometown Cocoa, Fla.
High School Cocoa HS









2025 (Freshman): Saw action in 10 of the team’s 12 games, pressed into the lineup after an injury to starter Christian Lowery at Wake Forest … Finished second on the Catamount squad with 59 total points scored ... Connected on 47 point-after-touchdown attempts to rank third in the SoCon … His 47 straight successful PATs included going 6-for-6 in three separate games – Samford (Sept. 20), at Campbell (Sept. 27), and at The Citadel (Oct. 18) … Connected on a single-game career-best seven PATs in the 52-7 rout of Furman (Oct. 11) ... Split the uprights on four field goals, nailing his first attempt on a 28-yarder against Elon (Sept. 13) … Kicked the game-winning, 34-yard field goal in the road victory at Wofford (Oct. 4) … Hit a career-long 44-yard boot to put the Catamounts on the board in the win over Furman (Oct. 11) … Named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team on special teams by the league’s head coaches.

Prior to Western Carolina: Played for the Florida Class 2-A State Championship team … Named to the 2024 All-District 12 and District 12 All-Senior teams … Named the Brevard Sports Network co-Special Teams Player of the Year in 2023 … According to MaxPreps, had 83 kickoffs as a senior with 44 touchbacks, averaging 55.3 yards per kick … Punted just 12 times with an average of 41.2 yards including a 60 yarder and two downed inside the opponent 20 yard line … Finished 62-of-68 on PATs and hit 8-of-14 field goals including a long of 40 yards, accounting for 86 seasonal points … Credited with 78 combined touchbacks over his final two seasons as a prep … Scored 142 career points with 99 made PATs and 14 field goals.

Personal: His father, Nate Trout, was a kicker at Syracuse where he served as a team captain … Spent 10 years living in Waynesville, N.C., when he was younger.

62 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #62 Brian Wheat

                                                                                                       

It's now 62 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #62 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#62 Brian Wheat

Position  Offensive Line

Height 6-3
Weight 310
Class Freshman
Hometown Jacksonville, Fla.
High School West Nassau HS

Prior to Western Carolina: Signed during the early period in December and enrolled at WCU mid-year … Helped lead West Nassau High to the state championship after a 9-1 regular season as a senior ... Originally committed to Mercer ... Also played basketball as a prep.

A Look at the Campbell Fighting Camesl

The 2026 Campbell University football team enters the 2026 season with high intrigue under a re-tooled coaching staff. 

Campbell finished the 2025 football season with an overall record of 2–10 and a 2–6 record in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) conference play. While it was a challenging season, the team was highly competitive in conference play, suffering four heartbreaking losses by a touchdown or less. The Cats are 1-3 overall all verses the Camels, but are 1-0 in Buies Creek, N.C.

thanks to a 42-35 win last season.

Following the 2025 season, head coach Braxton Harris initiated a complete overhaul of the defensive coaching staff. This decisive change came after a 2–10 campaign heavily defined by late-game collapses, where the Fighting Camels dropped seven separate games in which they held a fourth-quarter lead.

 
Roster & Coaching Outlook

Quarterback Stability: Rising sophomore Kamden Sixkiller returns to build on his strong 2025 performance, where he notably logged 258 passing yards in the season finale.

Skill Positions: Key offensive pieces like receiver Randall King (who posted 121 receiving yards in late 2025) and running back Ethan Lawrence provide established firepower.

Staff Reinforcements: The defense gets a strategic boost with the hiring of Blaine Miller as the Defensive Run Game Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach.

Season Keys to Success

Surviving the Gauntlet: The early three-game stretch against ETSU, Western Carolina and Florida will test the roster's depth and resilience.

Defensive Identity: Coach Blaine Miller must rapidly develop the interior defensive line to stop CAA rushing attacks.

Offense: The Sixkiller Era Takes Flight
Offensive Coordinator Matt Kubik heads into the fall with a clear vision: a balanced, high-tempo attack built around sophomore quarterback Kamden Sixkiller.

Quarterback Room: After securing the starting job as a freshman, Kamden Sixkiller (#6) enters 2026 with high expectations. He showed elite poise in the 2025 finale against Towson, throwing for 258 yards and a touchdown. 

The Ground Game: Running backs Ethan Lawrence (#23) is a prototypical dual-threat back, logging 66 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 15 receiving yards in late-season action last year. 

Offensive Line: Veterans Andrew Guthrie (#78) and Mason Merriwether (#55) anchor the left side of the line. The focal point of Fall Camp will be replacing departed talent at guard to ensure Sixkiller remains clean in the pocket.

Defense: Rebuilding the Front

Defensive Coordinator Brandon Butcher is tasked with making the Fighting Camels stouter at the point of attack. To aid this, Campbell hired Blaine Miller as the Defensive Run Game Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach.

Defensive Line: The interior will lean heavily on 305-pound space-eater Jordan Jones (#98) and Logan Wright (#99) to plug rushing lanes.

Linebackers: DaVonyae Pettis (#37) givesCampbell exceptional speed in the second tier. He excels at scraping sideline-to-sideline, which will be vital against the CAA's heavily favored spread-option elements..
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Secondary: The secondary should be the strength of the defense. Safeties Evan Spivey (#0) and Chase Arrington (#4) are physical ball-hawks who limit explosive plays. Cornerback Javian Drake (#22) is expected to shadow opposing wideout threats on an island.👟

Special Teams: Consistent & Battle-Tested

Special Teams Coordinator Koy McFarland brings back a highly dependable kicking game that relieves immense pressure on the offense.

Kicking: Placekicker Alex Crabb (#38) is exceptionally accurate from inside 40 yards, boasting a clean 100% field goal rate in high-stakes pressure situations late last year.

Return Game: Randall King handles both punt and kickoff return duties, giving Campbell an explosive field-position generator on every change of possession.

63 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #63 Thomas Guerrero

                                                                                                       

It's now 63 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #63 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#63 Thomas Guerrero

Position  Punter

Height  5-9
Weight  160
Class  Redshirt Freshman
Hometown  Greenville, S.C.
High School  Greenville HS

2025 (Freshman): Did not see game action, remaining eligible for a redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: Three-year varsity letterwinner … Punted 53 times in 32 games over his final two seasons at Greenville High, amassing 2,018 yards for an average of 38.1 as a junior and senior … Credited with 13 punts dropped inside the opponent's 20-yard line by MaxPreps … As a placekicker over his sophomore and junior seasons, finished 120-of-124 on PATs and was 7-of-12 on field goals for a two-year total of 141 points.

64 Days to WCU Football Kickoff - #64 Konrad Henderson

                                                                                                       

It's now 64 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the  Eastern Kentucky Colonels in EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC

To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day. 

Today we highlight the Catamount player currently assigned to #64 on the WCU Preseason Roster:

#64 Konrad Henderson  

Position Offensive Line

Height 6-3
Weight 320
Class Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown Alpharetta, Ga.
High School Chattahoochee HS

College:  Guilford College

2025 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see game action.

Prior to Western Carolina: Played in three games along the offensive line at Guilford College in 2023;

High School: Was a Region 6 AAAAA honorable mention at Chattahoochee High..