Western Carolina at Furman
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 2:00 PM ET Share
Western Carolina plays at Furman on Saturday, October 31, at 2 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 32nd meeting; Furman leads the series 23–7–1.
Upcoming at Paladin Stadium, GreenvilleTV: ESPN+
Players to watch
Western Carolina
- QuarterbackLex Thomas1,693 passing yards, 8 TDLast: at Mercer, 19 of 35, 215 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 15 carries, 18 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backJosh Perry455 rushing yards, 5 TDLast: at Mercer, 12 carries, 50 yards; 3 catches, 28 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerJoshua Collins38 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INTLast: at Mercer, 5 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Furman
- QuarterbackConnor Ackerley794 passing yards, 3 TDLast: at Tennessee Tech, 24 of 39, 222 yards, 1 TD; 10 carries, 14 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backBen Croasdale305 rushing yards, 3 TDLast: at Tennessee Tech, 15 carries, 33 yards; 3 catches, 36 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerRyan Earl43 tackles, 1 INTLast: at Tennessee Tech, 4 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Western Carolina 56% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Western Carolina–Furman gameFurman leads 23–7–1 in 31 meetings.
Around this game
Western Carolina
- Next gamevs. WoffordNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonWestern Carolina in 2026
- ProgramWestern Carolina history and records
Furman
- Next gameat The CitadelNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonFurman in 2026
- ProgramFurman history and records