Game #7 Furman Paladins
The Paladins are coming off a 3-8 season and a 2-5 SoCon record in 2024. However, Furman is 4-1 this season with a 2-0 conference record coming into this game. The Paladins lone loss this season is a home loss to Presbyterian in their second game of the season
Where: EJ Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC
Radio: Catamount Sports Network
-announcers: Gary Ayers, Daniel Hooker, Jeff Bryson
TV/video: ESPN+
Furman Message Board: GoPaladins
Game Notes: Western Carolina - Furman
2-Deep Rosters: WCU - Furman
The Series: The Cats are 14-36-2 overall against the Paladins in the series that started back in 1972. The Cats had lost 5 in a row to the Paladins, a string that was broken in the 2021 season with a 43-42 win in Whitmire Stadium. The Cats are 7-17-1 in games played in Cullowhee following last season blistetring of the Paladins 53-20 in Travelers Rest, SC
The last game played vs. Furman: Oct. 19, 2024 - Record-Setting Offense Leads Catamounts to 52-20 Win at Furman - Cole Gonzales passed for a Southern Conference single-game record 620 yards and five touchdowns in guiding Western Carolina to a league benchmark 801 yards of total offense as the Catamounts stretched their current winning streak to three in a row with a commanding 52-20 victory over the Furman Paladins in Southern Conference action at Paladin Stadium.
Head Coach: Clay Hendrix - Introduced as Furman’s new head football coach on December 19, 2016, Clay Hendrix in seven seasons has reinvigorated a Paladin football program accustomed to success.
Hendrix, a former standout Paladin offensive guard and assistant coach who returned to his alma mater following a decade as an assistant coach at the US Air Force Academy, directed Furman to an 8-5 campaign and Football Championship (FCS) playoff appearance in 2017.
Hendrix vs. Western Carolina: 6-2
Bell vs. Furman: 2-2
Last Season's Record (Furman 2024): 3-8 overall, 1-4 home, 2-4 away, 2-5 in the SoCon
This Season's Record (Furman 2025): 4-2 overall, 2-1 home, 2-0 away, 2-0 in the SoCon
Offensive Formation: Multiple
Defensive Formation: 3-4
Furman was a preseason No. 6 pick in a poll conducted by Southern Conference head
coaches. Furman placed five players on the preseason All-Southern Conference team, which was
announced in late July at the league’s media day in Greenville. The selections include four
first team picks — offensive tackle Eli Brasher, tight end Jackson Pryor, linebacker Ryan
Earl, and placekicker Ian Williams. Offensive guard Luke Petit garnered second team
recognition. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams or players.
Furman has wins over William and Mary, Campbell, Samford, and ETSU with their lone loss coming at the hands of surprising Presbyterian Blue Hose. The Cats and Furman are currently tied for second place in the SoCon standing with 2-0 records, while Mercer stands at 4-0 this week.
2025 Furman Statistics (thru 5 games)
Yards per rush: 3.1 yards
Rushing 1st downs: 31
TDs rushing: 7
Passing Offense: 1386 yards or 277 yards per game
Avg. per pass: 7 yards
Passing 1st downs: 69
Passing Att-Comp-Int: 196-140-4
Total Offense: 1868 yards or 351 ypg
3d Down Conversions: 29 of 73 (39.7%)
4th Down Conversions: 1 of 3 (33.3%)
Field Goal-Attempts 8 of 11
On-side kicks: 0 of 0
Red Zone Scores: 16 of 20
Red Zone Touchdowns: 11 of 20
Avg per punt 42 yards
Fumbles-Lost: 5-2
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