The Citadel at Western Carolina
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1:00 PM ET Share
The Citadel plays at Western Carolina on Saturday, November 21, at 1 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 30th meeting; The Citadel leads the series 17–12.
Upcoming at E. J. Whitmire Stadium, CullowheeTV: ESPN+
Players to watch
The Citadel
- Running backGavin Garcia632 rushing yards, 6 TDLast: at Texas A&M, 16 carries, 46 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- QuarterbackQuentin Hayes381 passing yards, 4 TDLast: at Texas A&M, 0 of 1, 0 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerZyion Freer-Brown62 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 INTLast: at Texas A&M, 10 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
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
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 77% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every The Citadel–Western Carolina gameThe Citadel leads 17–12 in 29 meetings.
Around this game
The Citadel
- SeasonThe Citadel in 2026
- ProgramThe Citadel history and records