Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Western Carolina Catamounts
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Gardner-Webb storms back to beat Western Carolina 52-45
The Runnin' Bulldogs were down 35-7 at one point, rallying down the stretch to upset FCS No. 19 Western Carolina.
Isaac Lee opened at quarterback for Western Carolina, throwing for 82 yards on 3 of 9 passing and a touchdown before Bennett Judy took over and finished 15 of 27 with 151 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
Gardner-Webb struck first on a 65-yard touchdown run by Quasean Holmes before the Catamounts fired back with 35 unanswered points. Nick Hampton scored twice for the Runnin' Bulldogs, but Western Carolina took a 35-21 lead into halftime.
Nate Hampton finished 12 of 30 for 23 yards and two passing touchdowns for Gardner-Webb after replacing Cole Pennington, who went 1 of 3 with an interception. Hampton added 130 yards on the ground and four rushing touchdowns.
Gardner-Webb tied the all-time series 6-6 as the Runnin’ Bulldogs improved their series win streak to three — the longest in the series.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Western Carolina Catamounts?
- TV Channel: Runnin' Bulldogs at Catamounts 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 14:02 | Quasean Holmes 65 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 12:09 | Patrick Boyd Jr. 28 Yd Run (Christian Lowery Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 8:18 | Camury Reid 3 Yd Run (Christian Lowery Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:30 | James Tyre 5 Yd pass from Bennett Judy (Christian Lowery Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:28 | Trey Walker 25 Yd pass from Bennett Judy (Christian Lowery Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:24 | Malik Knight 69 Yd pass from Isaac Lee (Christian Lowery Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:23 | Anthony Lowe 18 Yd pass from Nate Hampton (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:08 | Nate Hampton 1 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:20 | Anthony Lowe 36 Yd pass from Nate Hampton (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:26 | Camury Reid 1 Yd Run (Christian Lowery Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:51 | Nate Hampton 16 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:16 | Nate Hampton 7 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 2:36 | Charlie Viorel 22 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 1:48 | Nate Hampton 26 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 0:42 | Christian Lowery 29 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 GWEB |
 WCU |
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|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 4-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-18 |
| 2-4 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 627 | Total Yards | 454 |
| 292 | Passing | 233 |
| 13/33 | Comp/Att | 18/36 |
| 8.8 | Yards per pass | 6.5 |
| 335 | Rushing | 221 |
| 57 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 5.9 | Yards per rush | 5.3 |
| 8-64 | Penalties | 8-54 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 35:38 | Possession | 24:22 |
Game Information
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Attendance: 11,889 · Capacity:
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