For the fifth game of the season, the Cats return to Cullowhee to host the surging Wofford Terriers in the Family Weekend game. The Terriers finished the 2023 season with a 2-9 overall record, but ended the season on a high note, knocking off both The Citadel and Furman in back to back weekends to end the season.
Game #5 - Wofford Terriers
The Terriers come to Cullowhee with a 2-2 record in the 2024 season, with wins over Gardner-Webb and Richmond and a loss to William & Mary in out-of-conference play. The Terriers opened SoCon play against Mercer in Spartanburg last Saturday, but fell to the Bears 22-3 in the conference opener to the undefeated Bears.
When: Saturday,October 5, 2023
The last game played vs. Wofford: November 4, 2023 - Catamounts Snap Skid with Road Win at Wofford - Cole Gonzales tossed a pair of touchdown passes to Calvin Jones and Censere Lee, and Richard McCollum connected on a pair of field goals including the game-winner midway through the fourth quarter as No. 20/16 Western Carolina snapped a two-game seasonal slide with a 28-25 road win over Wofford on Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference action at Gibbs Stadium.
Head Coach: Shawn Watson - Shawn Watson was named head coach on December 1, 2022. A veteran with nearly 40 years of coaching experience, Watson came to Wofford in January 2022 as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. On October 6, he was named interim head coach of the Terriers.
Prior to Wofford, he spent the 2021 season as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of Northern Iowa
Shawn Watson's record vs. WCU: 0 - 2
Offensive Formation: Pro spread offense
Defensive Formation: Multiple 3/4
Nine players from Wofford received the league's preseason all-conference first and second teams honors and the conference's nine head coaches selected Wofford to rank eighth in the preseason poll.
Shawn Watson is starting his second full season as head coach of the Terriers. The offensive line has Quincy Hughes, Anthony Garcia, and Briggs Kearse returning, with Luke Moise and Mason Howard filling in the other spots. The offense usually has three receivers, one tight end, and one running back on the field. Cam Smith, Kyle Watkins, and Isaiah Scott will be the starting receivers, Jordan Davis at tight end, and Ryan Ingram as the top rusher. Amari Odom won the quarterback competition, with Bryce Corriston and Pauly Seeley as backups.
The defense is sticking with a 3-4 base, with Brandon Maina and Anthonie Lattany leading the defensive line. David Powers, John Boyles, and Jalen Marshall are returning linebackers, with Nick Morgan joining as an outside linebacker. Amir Annoor and Isaiah Wadsworth are back at cornerback, and C.J. Coombes joins Maximus Pulley at safety.
Bridger Jones is the placekicker, with a good record on field goals and kickoffs. Sam Spence takes over as punter, and Tommy DiLiegro is back as the long snapper.
Time: 2:30 pm
Where: EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC
Where: EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC
Radio: Catamount Sports Network
-announcers: Daniel Hooker • Producer: Jeff Bryson
TV/video: ESPN+
Mascot: Terrier
Colors: Old Gold & Black
Enrollment: 1800
Message Board: Wofford Fans
2-Deep Roster: Western Carolina - Wofford
The Series: The Cats are 17-28 overall against the Terriers in a series that started in 1952, The Cats & Terriers have played a total of 45 times, and the Cats are 11-12 in games played in Cullowhee, and are on a three game winning streak.
The last game played vs. Wofford: November 4, 2023 - Catamounts Snap Skid with Road Win at Wofford - Cole Gonzales tossed a pair of touchdown passes to Calvin Jones and Censere Lee, and Richard McCollum connected on a pair of field goals including the game-winner midway through the fourth quarter as No. 20/16 Western Carolina snapped a two-game seasonal slide with a 28-25 road win over Wofford on Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference action at Gibbs Stadium.
Shawn Watson's record vs. WCU: 0 - 2
Kerwin Bells' record vs. Wofford: 3 - 0
Last Season's Record (2022 Wofford): 2-9 overall, 1-4 home, 1-5 away, 2-6 SoCon.
Offensive Formation: Pro spread offense
Defensive Formation: Multiple 3/4
Nine players from Wofford received the league's preseason all-conference first and second teams honors and the conference's nine head coaches selected Wofford to rank eighth in the preseason poll.
Shawn Watson is starting his second full season as head coach of the Terriers. The offensive line has Quincy Hughes, Anthony Garcia, and Briggs Kearse returning, with Luke Moise and Mason Howard filling in the other spots. The offense usually has three receivers, one tight end, and one running back on the field. Cam Smith, Kyle Watkins, and Isaiah Scott will be the starting receivers, Jordan Davis at tight end, and Ryan Ingram as the top rusher. Amari Odom won the quarterback competition, with Bryce Corriston and Pauly Seeley as backups.
The defense is sticking with a 3-4 base, with Brandon Maina and Anthonie Lattany leading the defensive line. David Powers, John Boyles, and Jalen Marshall are returning linebackers, with Nick Morgan joining as an outside linebacker. Amir Annoor and Isaiah Wadsworth are back at cornerback, and C.J. Coombes joins Maximus Pulley at safety.
Bridger Jones is the placekicker, with a good record on field goals and kickoffs. Sam Spence takes over as punter, and Tommy DiLiegro is back as the long snapper.
Wofford's last game: "In a match-up of Top 25 teams on Saturday afternoon, the Wofford College football team was
defeated 22-3 by Mercer at Gibbs Stadium. The Bears had a 6-3 lead at halftime and took advantage
of four interceptions thrown by the Terriers to come away with the victory.
Wofford, ranked #23 in the nation, opens the season at 2-2 and 0-1 in the Southern Conference. The #12 ranked Mercer Bears are 5-0 and 2-0 in league play. The Terriers were unable to get the offense going, as they were held to 146 total yards. Amari Odom was 9-of-22 passing and Pauly Seeley V was 7-of-14 passing. The Bears were led by quarterback Hess Horne, who entered the game when starting quarterback D.J. Smith was injured in the first half. Horne was 10-of-17 passing for 100 yards.
Wofford had 146 total yards, with 130 receiving yards. Mercer had 287 total yards, with 157 of those passing yards. Wofford had eight first downs to 15 for the Bears. Wofford was 2-of-14 on third down and 0-of-1 on fourth down. Mercer was 5-of-14 on third down. Mercer was called for five penalties, while Wofford was called for seven. Mercer had a 33:47 to 26:13 time of possession advantage."
Wofford, ranked #23 in the nation, opens the season at 2-2 and 0-1 in the Southern Conference. The #12 ranked Mercer Bears are 5-0 and 2-0 in league play. The Terriers were unable to get the offense going, as they were held to 146 total yards. Amari Odom was 9-of-22 passing and Pauly Seeley V was 7-of-14 passing. The Bears were led by quarterback Hess Horne, who entered the game when starting quarterback D.J. Smith was injured in the first half. Horne was 10-of-17 passing for 100 yards.
Wofford had 146 total yards, with 130 receiving yards. Mercer had 287 total yards, with 157 of those passing yards. Wofford had eight first downs to 15 for the Bears. Wofford was 2-of-14 on third down and 0-of-1 on fourth down. Mercer was 5-of-14 on third down. Mercer was called for five penalties, while Wofford was called for seven. Mercer had a 33:47 to 26:13 time of possession advantage."
2024 Wofford Statistics (4 games)
Rushing Offense: 438 yards
Yards per game: 83
Yards per rush: 2.9 yards
Rushing 1st downs: 20
TDs rushing: 4
Passing Offense: 853 yards or 83 yards per game
Avg. per pass: 6.4 yards
Passing 1st downs: 37
Passing Att-Comp-Int: 134-70-4
Yards per game: 83
Yards per rush: 2.9 yards
Rushing 1st downs: 20
TDs rushing: 4
Passing Offense: 853 yards or 83 yards per game
Avg. per pass: 6.4 yards
Passing 1st downs: 37
Passing Att-Comp-Int: 134-70-4
TDs Passing: 4
Total Offense: 1183 yards or 118 per game
Total Offense: 1183 yards or 118 per game
3d Down Conversions: 15 of 55 (27%)
4th Down Conversions: 4 of 8 (50%)
Field Goal: 5 of 6
On-side kicks: 0 - 0
Red Zone Scores: 10 of 12
Red Zone Touchdowns: 8 of 12
PAT: 6 of 6
4th Down Conversions: 4 of 8 (50%)
Field Goal: 5 of 6
On-side kicks: 0 - 0
Red Zone Scores: 10 of 12
Red Zone Touchdowns: 8 of 12
PAT: 6 of 6
Punts: 22, Avg per punt: 39 yards
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