WOFFORD vs. VMI
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 1:30 PM
Gibbs Stadium (13,000)
Spartanburg, S.C.
TICKETS

THE VMI GAME
Wofford will host VMI on Saturday as part of Family Weekend activities in Spartanburg ... The Terriers are 2-3 entering the game, following road victories over Gardner-Webb (21-20) and #14 Richmond (26-19), along with losses to #13 William & Mary (28-21),  #12 Mercer (22-3) and Western Carolina (21-17) ... In the Southern Conference, the Terriers are 0-2 this season ... In a series that began in 1924, Wofford and VMI have met 27 times with the Terriers holding a 14-13 lead ... VMI has won three of the last four meetings, including a 17-14 win in Lexington during the 2023 season ... VMI was 4-6 overall last season and 4-4 in the Southern Conference to finish tied for fifth ... So far this season they are 0-5 overall, with an 0-1 mark in the Southern Conference after a loss to Samford last Saturday.

GAME INFORMATION
Radio - Wofford Digital Network (Jim Noble, Thom Henson and Van Hipp)
TV - ESPN+
Stats - LINK
Wofford Game Notes - LINK
Wofford Football Media Guide - LINK
Wofford Football Yearbook  - LINK
Southern Conference Information - LINK

TERRIER TOP NOTES
Here are the top notes of interest heading into the game against VMI ...
    • This is the 116th season of football at Wofford, which began in 1889.
    • Wofford has won two of the first five games this season, three of which have been against teams in the top 25.
    • Five Terriers have earned SoCon Player of the Week honors so far this year, the most since eight in 2017.
    • Shawn Watson is entering his second full season as head coach of the Terriers.
    • The 2024 schedule for the Terriers is the 7th toughest in the NCAA FCS so far this season.
    • Wofford returns 16 starters overall, including seven on offense, seven on defense and two specialists.  
    • Nine players were named to the All-Southern Conference preseason team. Five players earned spots on the first team, the most in the league, including RB Ryan Ingram, TE Jordan Davis, DL Brandon Maina, LB David Powers and DB Maximus Pulley.    

DONATION DRIVE THIS WEEK
Wofford Athletics will collect donations at home events this week, including the upcoming Family Weekend football game against VMI, for those dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene in the Upstate and Western North Carolina. Terrier fans are encouraged to bring water, non-perishable food items, toiletries, baby items, cleaning/sanitation items, and pet food to the women's soccer game (Oct. 10), the football game (Oct. 12), the men's soccer game (Oct.12) and the women's soccer game (Oct. 13). All items will be delivered to the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen for distribution.

ABOUT WOFFORD
Shawn Watson is entering his second full season as head coach of the Terriers. On offense, the offensive line features returning starters Quincy Hughes, Anthony Garcia and Briggs Kearse. Luke Moise and Mason Howard will be at the other two spots. The pro spread offense usually sees three receivers, one tight end and one running back in most formations. Cam Smith, Kyle Watkins and Isaiah Scott are set to start at receiver. Jordan Davis will start at tight end, while the team's top rusher from last season, Ryan Ingram, also returns. At quarterback, Amari Odom won the competition in camp for the starting role, with Bryce Corriston and Pauly Seeley V backing him up.
    The defense remains a 3-4 base, with the defensive line led by returners Brandon Maina and Anthonie Lattany. They are joined by O'marion Brown. The linebacker position has three returners from last season. David Powers led the team in tackles in 2023 with 102, while John Boyles and Jalen Marshall also started last season. Nick Morgan steps in to start at one of the outside linebacker positions. In the secondary, Amir Annoor and Isaiah Wadsworth return at cornerback. At safety, transfer C.J. Coombes joins returner Maximus Pulley.
    Bridger Jones handles placekicking once again and was 13-of-17 on field goals, along with a 62.0 average on kickoffs. Sam Spence will take over at punter, with Tommy DiLiegro back handling long snapping duties.

TRENDING UPWARD
After the five games of 2024, the Terriers have already matched the win total from last season. The team has scored 88 points compared to 60 in the first four games in 2023, while also giving up 100 points as opposed to 131 last season. Big plays are a part of the success, with 24 plays of 20 or more yards so far, compared to just 13 in the first five games in 2023.

SOCON PLAYER OF THE WEEK
On October 7, Wofford linebacker David Powers was named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week. Powers, a senior from El Paso, Texas, led the Terriers in tackles with 11 on Saturday at Western Carolina. Early in the fourth quarter with the Catamounts driving, Powers intercepted a pass on the two-yard line to prevent a touchdown.

TORNADO OF TERRIERS
Kids are welcome to join the "Tornado of Terriers" and lead the team as they run out onto the field. Parents can bring their children to the field level by using the stairs at the bottom of section H1 or the gate on the home side of the Verandah Lot at 1:00 PM.

TERRIER WALK
There are two chances to see the team before the game. One is the Terrier Walk, which begins at 11:00 AM and begins at the horseshoe behind Old Main and continues down Evins Street to the Verandah Lot. The second chance is in the Harley Room as the team prepares to enter the field at 1:20 PM. Verandah Lot ticket holders can use the doors at the side of the building to enter.

INSIDE WOFFORD FOOTBALL WITH COACH SHAWN WATSON
Wofford Sports Properties, the multimedia rights partner for Wofford College Athletics, has announced the return of "Inside Wofford Football with Coach Shawn Watson." The show is part of an expanded selection of coaches shows that began last season. The shows, sponsored by Yokohama, are hosted by the voice of the Terriers, Jim Noble. "Inside Wofford Football" begins in September and will debut every Monday during the football season. Fans can listen to the "Inside Wofford Football" podcast in a variety of ways, including on the iTunes, Amazon, Google and Spotify podcast platforms, along with www.woffordterriers.com/podcast. A video version can be found on YouTube.

GOAL LINE CLUB
Help carry the ball for the Terriers and sign up to be a 2024 Goal Line Club member. Pledge as little as $1 to contribute to an athletic endowed scholarship. Established in 2012, the Goal Line Club has proven hugely successful in helping raise scholarship dollars for the Wofford College Athletics Endowment. Goal Line Club members have donated a combined total of more than $368,538 for the Goal Line Club Endowed Scholarship Fund since the inception of this initiative. Click HERE to donate!

WOFFORD APP
Be sure to download the new Wofford Terriers mobile app. Featuring real-time news alerts, schedules, exclusive multimedia content, gameday details and more, the new Wofford app is free and compatible with both iOS and Android devices.Through the app, Wofford fans will enjoy a personalized mobile experience with the ability to manage tickets, and receive breaking news and score notifications for the teams they follow.

TICKETS
Season and single game tickets are available by calling 864-597-4091 or by visiting www.woffordterriers.com/tickets. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium fo sales and customer service..

DIGITAL TICKETING
All tickets at Gibbs Stadium will be digital. To optimize your game day experience, please log in to your TicketReturn account and download your tickets today. By doing so, it will allow us time to provide assistance prior to gameday, should you need help navigating TicketReturn's site.

PARKING
Reminder that all football parking lots open 4 hours prior to kickoff (9:30 AM on October 12). A parking map can be found HERE.

CLEAR BAG POLICY
Wofford began a clear bag policy in 2018. Fans will be permitted to enter with a clear bag that does not exceed 12" in height by 6" in depth by 12" in width. A simple one-gallon clear plastic bag, such as a Ziploc bag or similar, is acceptable. Fans will be allowed to carry in a small clutch bag, approximately the size of a hand or 4.5" by 6.5", with or without a handle or strap. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the game.

SUPPORT ASHEVILLE IN RECOVERY
The Southern Conference is partnering with World Central Kitchen, an organization harnessing the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies worldwide. WCK is on the frontlines, swiftly responding to the needs of Asheville and its neighbors by providing warm, comforting meals to those affected by the hurricane. Donate here - https://donate.wck.org/SouthernConference