WOFFORD vs. East Tennessee State
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Gibbs Stadium (13,000)
Spartanburg, S.C.
TICKETS

THE ETSU GAME
Wofford returns home on Saturday afternoon to host East Tennessee State as part of Homecoming weekend activities ... The Terriers are 3-4 entering the game, following victories over Gardner-Webb (21-20), #14 Richmond (26-19) and VMI (31-16), along with losses to #13 William & Mary (28-21), #12 Mercer (22-3), Western Carolina (21-17), and #19 Chattanooga (37-5) ... In the Southern Conference, the Terriers are 1-3 this season ... In a series that began in 1957, Wofford and East Tennessee State have met 31 times with the Terriers holding a 16-15 lead ... East Tennessee State has won two of the last three meetings, including a 41-10 win in Johnson City last season... East Tennessee State was 3-8 overall last season and 2-6 in the Southern Conference to finish tied for seventh ... So far this season they are 4-3 overall, with a 2-1 mark in the Southern Conference after wins over The Citadel and Samford ... They were off last Saturday ... The Bucs are ranked #23 in the Stats perform FCS Poll and are receiving votes in the FCS Coaches poll.

GAME INFORMATION
Radio - Wofford Digital Network (Jim Noble and Thom Henson)
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 at East Tennessee State ...
    • Four of the first seven games this season 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 Wofford defense is 27th in the nation and second in the SoCon, with the passing defense 14th overall and first in the SoCon.
    • 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.

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. Kyle Watkins has 30 catches for 419 yards, while Isaiah Scott has 19 catches for 238 yards. Jordan Davis starts at tight end and has 12 catches. Ryan Ingram leads the team in rushing with 304 yards on 75 carries with a team-best four touchdowns. At quarterback, Amari Odom started the first four games and Pauly Seeley has started the last three contests.
    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. Jalen Marshall leads the team with 58 tackles, while John Boyles and David Powers also started last season. Nick Morgan steps in to start at the other outside linebacker position. In the secondary, Amir Annoor and Isaiah Wadsworth return at cornerback. At safety, transfer C.J. Coombes joins returner Maximus Pulley.
    Bridger Jones is 4-of-5 on field goals, along with a 62.5 average on kickoffs. Devery Cagle is 4-of-4 on field goals. Sam Spence has 36 punts with a 41.9 average and has a 55.9 average on kickoffs. Tommy DiLiegro handles long snapping duties.

HOMECOMING NOTES
When the Terriers host East Tennessee State on Saturday, it will mark the 79th Homecoming game at Wofford ... The Terriers are 49-27-2 all-time in Homecoming games.

COMPARED TO LAST YEAR
With seven games played, the Terriers have shown improvement over last year. The three wins have surpassed the mark from 2023 (2). The team has scored 124 points compared to 80 in the first seven games in 2023, while also giving up 153 points as opposed to 203 last season. Big plays are a part of the success, with 28 plays of 20 or more yards so far, compared to just 17 in the first seven games in 2023.

JERRY RICE AWARD WATCH LIST
Wofford defensive back C.J. Coombes is one of 30 players named to the in-season watch list of the Stats Perform 2024 Jerry Rice Award, which honors the FCS freshman player of the year in college football's Division I subdivision. Coombes, a second-year freshman from Bellefonte, Delaware, is second on the team in total tackles with 51. Among the SoCon leaders he is ninth in total tackles and he is ranked 12th in the nation in solo tackles.

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 1:30 PM.

TERRIER WALK
There are two chances to see the team before the game. One is the Terrier Walk, which begins at 11:30 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 1:50 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.

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

GAME DAY PARKING
Reminder that all football parking lots open 4 hours prior to kickoff (10:00 AM on October 26). A parking map can be found HERE.

STUDENT PARKING
The following parking areas will need to be cleared by Friday (Oct. 25) at 5 p.m.

• Verandah lot.
• The first two rows of the Mungo Student Center lot nearest the Mungo Student Center.
• The Cummings Street lot.
• Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium side and back lots.

The following lots are available for parking as you move your vehicles from the above lots, which are reserved for game day.

• G2 lot, in the grassy area between the back of the Stewart H. Johnson Greek Village and Liberty Trail.  NOTE: G2 is free on Friday but will be $10 after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
• The lot that once was attached to Calvary Baptist Church, near the senior village apartments. The church has been demolished, but parking remains available to students.
• Wofford spaces in the lot adjacent to Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. These will be available Friday afternoon after 4 p.m.
• The horseshoe between Shipp and DuPré Halls (behind Main Building), after 4 p.m., Friday.
• The Montgomery Music Building lot.
• Admissions lot, except for spaces reserved spots for Admission guests and Homecoming registration.
• Lots adjacent to the Office of Marketing and Communications and Information Technology Services (across Church Street) will also be available to students who need to move their vehicles.

FACULTY AND STAFF PARKING
The following lots are available for parking and tailgating on Saturday, Oct. 26.

• The Play60 lot adjacent to Twitty Street.
• In the grassy area of the horseshoe at Main Building between Shipp and DuPré halls.