In Western Carolina's fifth game of the 2026 season, the Cats travel to Johnson City, TN to face the Bucs of East Tennessee State (ETSU) for the fifty-sixth time overall on the gridiron. This is The Blue Ridge Boarder Battle and the SoCon/Ingles Game of the Week.
Game #5 - East Tennessee State University
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Where: Johnson City, Tenn.
Radio: Catamount Sports Network
TV / video: Nexstar / ESPN+
- WYCW (Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson), WJHL (Tri-Cities)
Game Notes: Western Carolina - ETSU
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Colors: Navy Blue and Gold
The Series: The series is tied at 27-27-1 overall, with the first game being played in Cullowhee in 1932. The Cats are currently on a two game losing streak to the Bucs.
The Bucs enter this game with a 2-2 record and wins over Tusculum and West Georgia, and losses to Campbell and UNC.
2026 Record: 2-2 overall, 2-1 home, 0-1 away, 0-0 SoCon.
See the preseason preview: A Look at the East Tennessee State Buccaneers
2026 ETSU Statistics (4 games): Rushing Offense: 712 yards
Yards per game: 159
Yards per game: 159
Yards per rush: 4.4 yards
Rushing 1st downs: 36
TDs rushing: 9
Passing Offense: 252 yards per game
Avg. per pass: 8.4 yards
Passing 1st downs: 39
Passing: Att-Comp-Int: 120-86-3
TDs rushing: 9
Passing Offense: 252 yards per game
Avg. per pass: 8.4 yards
Passing 1st downs: 39
Passing: Att-Comp-Int: 120-86-3
TDs Passing: 9
Total Offense: 1644 yards or 411 yards per game
Fumbles-Lost: 6-3
3d Down Conversions: (53.70 %)
4th Down Conversions: (20.00 %)
Field goal attempts: 2 of 4
On-side kicks: 0-0
Red Zone Scores:11 of 13
Red Zone Touchdowns:11 of 13
Total Offense: 1644 yards or 411 yards per game
Fumbles-Lost: 6-3
3d Down Conversions: (53.70 %)
4th Down Conversions: (20.00 %)
Field goal attempts: 2 of 4
On-side kicks: 0-0
Red Zone Scores:11 of 13
Red Zone Touchdowns:11 of 13
PAT: 15 of 15
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