Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Lindenwood Lions
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Gresock scores 4 TDs as Gardner-Webb overpowers Lindenwood 48-20
Gresock found the end zone twice in the first quarter — from 3 and 20 yards out — to set the tone for the Runnin’ Bulldogs. He added short touchdown runs in the second and third quarters, finishing with 119 yards on 21 carries. Holmes broke free for his own highlight, sprinting 67 yards late in the first half to give Gardner-Webb a 28–6 lead.
Cole Pennington completed 18 of 21 passes for 252 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown throw to Chris Lofton. The Bulldogs piled up 509 total yards, including 245 on the ground, and scored on eight of their 10 drives.
Lindenwood (3–5, 2–2 OVC-Big South) kept things interesting with two field goals and a late first-half touchdown pass from Nate Glantz to Darrin Fugitt. Steve Hall led the Lions with 105 rushing yards and a 1-yard score.
How To Watch
How can I watch Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Lindenwood Lions?
- TV Channel: Runnin' Bulldogs at Lions 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:24 | Carson Gresock 3 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 0:47 | Carson Gresock 20 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 10:07 | Will Graham 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:39 | Carson Gresock 2 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 2:20 | Will Graham 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:48 | Quasean Holmes 67 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:10 | Darrin Fugitt 7 Yd pass from Nate Glantz (Will Graham Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:41 | Carson Gresock 2 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:32 | Steve Hall 1 Yd Run (Will Graham Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 12:06 | Charlie Viorel 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 10:29 | Chris Lofton 38 Yd pass from Cole Pennington (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 8:09 | Charlie Viorel 30 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 GWEB |
 LIN |
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|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 7-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 509 | Total Yards | 345 |
| 264 | Passing | 180 |
| 19/22 | Comp/Att | 17/33 |
| 12.0 | Yards per pass | 5.5 |
| 245 | Rushing | 165 |
| 48 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 5.1 | Yards per rush | 5.0 |
| 5-50 | Penalties | 2-20 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 3 |
| 33:57 | Possession | 26:03 |
Game Information
Location: Saint Charles, MO
Attendance: 4,502 · Capacity:
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