The Citadel at Western Carolina

Saturday, October 14, 1978 Share

Western Carolina beat The Citadel 38–⁠24. It was their third meeting; after it, Western Carolina led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayThe Citadel5–⁠6 in 1978

HomeWestern Carolina6–⁠5 in 1978

FinalHigh 70°F, low 41°F, 0.22 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

The Citadel 57% to win. Western Carolina won as Elo’s underdog.

The Citadel leads 17–⁠12 in 29 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Carolina 45, The Citadel 38
2024	Western Carolina 30, The Citadel 16
2023	Western Carolina 49, The Citadel 14
2022	The Citadel 34, Western Carolina 21
2021	Western Carolina 45, The Citadel 31
2020	Western Carolina 21, The Citadel 14