2024 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team

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2024 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football
ConferenceBig South–OVC football
Record3–6 (2–3 Big South–OVC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTyler Johns (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorTim Cooper (1st season)
Home stadiumErnest W. Spangler Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Big South–OVC football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 6 Southeast Missouri State   5 – 0     8 – 1  
No. 19 UT Martin   4 – 1     6 – 3  
Tennessee Tech   4 – 2     4 – 5  
Tennessee State   3 – 2     6 – 3  
Lindenwood*   3 – 3     4 – 6  
Western Illinois   2 – 3     3 – 6  
Gardner–Webb   2 – 3     3 – 6  
Eastern Illinois   1 – 4     2 – 7  
Charleston Southern   0 – 6     1 – 8  
  • Note: Lindenwood ineligible for Big South–OVC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
As of November 7, 2024
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2024 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team will represent Gardner–Webb University as a member of the Big South–OVC Football Association during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The team is led by first-year head coach Cris Reisert, the Runnin' Bulldogs will play their home games at the Ernest W. Spangler Stadium located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 297:00 p.m.Wofford*
ESPN+L 20–214,378
September 76:00 p.m.at James Madison*
ESPN+L 6–1324,570
September 146:00 p.m.at Charlotte*
ESPN+L 26–2716,715
September 217:00 p.m.at Presbyterian*
ESPN+W 42–211,843
September 284:00 p.m.Tennessee Tech
  • Ernest W. Spangler Stadium
  • Boiling Springs, NC
ESPN+L 21–522,451
October 53:00 p.m.at UT Martin
ESPN+L 17–356,101
October 191:30 p.m.Lindenwooddagger
  • Ernest W. Spangler Stadium
  • Boiling Springs, NC
ESPN+W 42–353,780
October 263:00 p.m.at No. 6 Southeast Missouri State
ESPN+L 24–307,295
November 22:00 p.m.at Charleston Southern
ESPN+W 17-141,977
November 91:30 p.m.Eastern Illinois
  • Ernest W. Spangler Stadium
  • Boiling Springs, NC
ESPN+
November 161:30 p.m.Tennessee State
  • Ernest W. Spangler Stadium
  • Boiling Springs, NC
ESPN+
November 232:00 p.m.at Western Illinois
ESPN+
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

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vs. Wofford

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See also: 2024 Wofford Terriers football team
Game One – Wofford Terriers (0–0) at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wofford 8 3 01021
Gardner-Webb 3 10 7020

at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC

  • Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 88 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 4,378
  • Referee: Drew Myers
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WOFF GWEB
First downs 21 16
Total yards 379 300
Rushing yards 119 62
Passing yards 260 235
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–35–0 18–28–0
Time of possession 36:11 23:49
Team Category Player Statistics
Wofford Passing Amari Odom 22/35, 260 yards, 1 TD
Rushing J.T. Smith Jr. 12 carries, 47 yards
Receiving Kyle Watkins 7 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 18/28, 238 yards 1 TD
Rushing Edward Saydee 10 carries, 46 yards 1 TD
Receiving Ze'Vian Capers 6 receptions, 73 yards

at James Madison (FBS)

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See also: 2024 James Madison Dukes football team
Game Two – Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (0–1) at James Madison Dukes (FBS) (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gardner–Webb 0 3 306
James Madison (FBS) 0 0 10313

at Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 24,570
  • Referee: Jeff Page
  • TV announcers (FloSports): Curt Dudley (play-by-play), Brian Barlow (analyst) and David Hulvey (sideline)
Game information
First quarter

No scoring

Second quarter
  • (8:51) GWEB – Jay Billingsley 43 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 48 yards, 6:04; Gardner-Webb 3–0)
Third quarter
  • (10:30) JMU – Tyler Purdy 1 yard run, Noe Ruelas kick (Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 3:36; JMU 7–3)
  • (7:14) JMU – Noe Ruelas 48 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:48; JMU 10–3)
  • (1:35) GWEB – Jay Billingsley 30 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:39; JMU 10–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:14) JMU – Noe Ruelas 26 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:21; JMU 13–6)
Statistics GWEB JMU
First downs 16 15
Total yards 269 285
Rushing yards 109 150
Passing yards 160 135
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 17–30–2 14–22
Time of possession 33:58 26:02
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 17/30, 160 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 22 carries, 87 yards
Receiving Camden Overton 5 receptions, 65 yards
James Madison Passing Alonza Barnett III 14/22, 135 yards
Rushing George Pettaway 10 carries, 84 yards
Receiving George Pettaway 4 receptions, 32 yards

at Charlotte (FBS)

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See also: 2024 Charlotte 49ers football team
Game Three – Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (0–2) at Charlotte 49ers (FBS) (0–2) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gardner–Webb 3 14 3626
Charlotte (FBS) 0 3 32127

at Jerry Richardson Stadium • Charlotte, NC

  • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Wind: E at 14 miles per hour (23 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 16,715
  • Referee: Reid Jackson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): James Westling (play-by-play) and Reggie Walker (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:47) GWEB – Jay Billingsley 30 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 6:07; Gardner–Webb 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (8:04) GWEB – Trevor Moffitt 45 yard interception return, Jay Billingsley kick (Gardner–Webb 10–0)
  • (0:35) GWEB – Anthony Lowe 30 yard pass from Tyler Ridell, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 12 plays, 99 yards, 5:09; Gardner–Webb 17–0)
  • (0:00) CLT – Stephen Rusnak 54 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 0:29; Gardner–Webb 17–3)
Third quarter
  • (9:02) GWEB – Jay Billingsley 44 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 48 yards, 5:58; Gardner–Webb 20–3)
  • (1:23) CLT – Stephen Rusnak 25 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 3:10; Gardner–Webb 20–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:09) CLT – O'Mega Blake 11 yard pass from Trexler Ivey, 2-point pass failed (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:50; Gardner–Webb 20–12)
  • (5:20) CLT – Sean Brown 28 yard pass from Trexler Ivey, 2-point pass (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:19; Tied 20–20)
  • (4:55) CLT – Hahsaun Wilson 39 yard run, Stephen Rusnak kick (Drive: 1 play, 39 yards, 0:09; Charlotte 27–20)
  • (1:55) GWEB – Carson Gresock 1 yard run, 2-point pass failed (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:00; Charlotte 27–26)
Statistics GWEB CLT
First downs 18 20
Total yards 390 349
Rushing yards 50 13
Passing yards 340 336
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–38–2 27–35–1
Time of possession 32:30 27:30
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 23/37, 340 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 11 carries, 42 yards
Receiving Anthony Lowe 7 receptions, 122 yards, 1 TD
Charlotte Passing Deshawn Purdie 16/23, 194 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Hahsaun Wilson 6 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Bryce Kennon 5 receptions, 70 yards

at Presbyterian

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See also: 2024 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team
Game Four – Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (0–3) at Presbyterian Blue Hose (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gardner–Webb 7 14 02142
Presbyterian 0 14 0721

at Bailey Memorial Stadium • Clinton, SC

  • Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 84 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 1,843
  • Referee: Jake Grombach
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics GWEB PC
First downs 26 15
Total yards 485 322
Rushing yards 247 25
Passing yards 238 297
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–28–1 22–36–0
Time of possession 37:22 22:38
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 19/26, 238 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Carson Gresock 22 carries, 134 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Giovanni Adopte 5 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD
Presbyterian Passing Collin Hurst 14/22, 199 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Antonio Wright 4 carries, 16 yards
Receiving Cincere Gill 2 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD

vs. Tennessee Tech

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See also: 2024 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football team
Game Five – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (1–2) vs Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (1–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tennessee Tech 7 17 21752
Gardner–Webb 0 7 01421

at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC

  • Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 2,451
  • Referee: Gabe Tomlin
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics TTU GW
First downs 21 22
Total yards 414 329
Rushing yards 340 103
Passing yards 74 226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 5–10–0 27–41–2
Time of possession 24:42 31:21
Team Category Player Statistics
Tennessee Tech Passing Jordyn Potts 5/10, 74 yds, 1 TD
Rushing Aidan Littles 10 carries, 118 yards, 1 TD
Receiving D.J. Linkins 2 receptions, 48 yards, 1 TD
Gardner–Webb Passing Ren Hefley 13/20, 116 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Carson Gresock 13 carries, 86 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jordan Bly 6 receptions, 6 yards, 1 TD

at UT Martin

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See also: 2024 UT Martin Skyhawks football team
Game Six – Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (1–4) at UT Martin Skyhawks (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gardner–Webb 3 0 01417
UT Martin 7 14 14035

at Graham Stadium • Martin, TN

  • Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 87 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 6,101
  • Referee: Zach Erdmann
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:59) GWEB – Jay Billingsley 46 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 3:56; GWEB 3–0)
  • (3:02) UTM – Patrick Smith 1 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:50; UTM 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (9:20) UTM – Tyler Dostin 55 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 1 play, 55 yards, 0:09; UTM 14–3)
  • (5:09) UTM – Patrick Smith 4 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 2:40; UTM 21–3)
Third quarter
  • (8:06) UTM – Kinkead Dent 4 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 4:02; UTM 28–3)
  • (0:23) UTM – Patrick Smith 30 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:41; UTM 35–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:24) GWEB – Carson Gresock 3 yard run, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:48; UTM 35–10)
  • (1:44) GWEB – Quasean Holmes 8 yard pass from Tyler Ridell, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:00; UTM 35–17)
Statistics GWEB UTM
First downs 17 21
Total yards 303 402
Rushing yards 146 235
Passing yards 157 167
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 15–24–1 15–25–0
Time of possession 29:21 30:39
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 10/14, 145 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 17 carries, 112 yards
Receiving Giovanni Adopte 3 receptions, 52 yards
UT Martin Passing Kinkead Dent 15/23, 167 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Patrick Smith 15 carries, 128 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Tyler Dostin 3 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD

vs. Lindenwood

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See also: 2024 Lindenwood Lions football team
Game Seven – Lindenwood Lions (3–4) vs Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (1–5) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lindenwood 7 7 71435
Gardner–Webb 7 21 14042

at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC

  • Date: Saturday October 19, 2024
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 71 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,780
  • Referee: John Kellermeier
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:45) GWEB – Anthony Lowe 3 yard pass from Tyler Ridell, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:15; GWEB 7–0)
  • (3:31) LIN – Reece Thomas 21 yard pass from Nate Glantz, Logan Seibert kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:14; TIE 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (14:00) GWEB – Edward Saydee 13 yard run, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:21; GWEB 14–7)
  • (10:50) LIN – Cortezz Jones 2 yard run, Logan Seibert kick (Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:01; TIE 14–14)
  • (7:11) GWEB – Jordan Bly 19 yard pass from Tyler Ridell, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:39; GWEB 21–14)
  • (0:22) GWEB – Jordan Bly 26 yard pass from Tyler Ridell, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 1:23; GWEB 28–14)
Third quarter
  • (12:06) LIN – Jeff Caldwell 49 yard pass from Nate Glantz, Logan Seibert kick (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 2:54; GWEB 28–21)
  • (9:52) GWEB – Taylor Shields 11 yard pass from Tyler Ridell, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:03; GWEB 35–21)
  • (2:41) GWEB – Quasean Holmes 17 yard run, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 0:59; GWEB 42–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:55) LIN – Steve Hall 17 yard run, Logan Seibert kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:46; GWEB 42–28)
  • (0:31) LIN – Drew Krobath 23 yard pass from Nate Glantz, Logan Seibert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 91 yards, 1:23; GWEB 42–35)
Statistics LIN GW
First downs 23 32
Total yards 457 491
Rushing yards 213 306
Passing yards 244 185
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 12–27–1 16–21–0
Time of possession 27:44 32:16
Team Category Player Statistics
Lindenwood Passing Nate Glantz 12/27, 244 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Steve Hall 11 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jeff Caldwell 6 receptions, 174 yards, 1 TD
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 16/21, 185 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Quasean Holmes 26 carries, 156 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jordan Bly 4 receptions, 52 yards, 2 TD

at No. 6 Southeast Missouri State

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See also: 2024 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football team
Game Eight – Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (2–5) at No. 6 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (7–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gardner–Webb 14 0 7324
No. 6 Southeast Missouri State 0 21 6330

at Houck Stadium • Cape Girardeau, MO

  • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 7,295
  • Referee: Michael Lennie
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics GWEB SEMO
First downs 13 25
Total yards 274 432
Rushing yards 107 120
Passing yards 167 312
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–31–2 35–58–2
Time of possession 25:56 34:04
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 14/31, 167 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 13 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Edward Saydee 4 receptions, 84 yards, 1 TD
Southeast Missouri State Passing Paxton DeLaurent 35/58, 312 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Cole Ruble 16 carries, 122 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Dorian Anderson 7 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD

at Charleston Southern

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See also: 2024 Charleston Southern Buccaneers football team
Game Nine – Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (2–6) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1–7) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gardner–Webb 0 3 7717
Charleston Southern 0 0 7714

at Buccaneer Field • Charleston, SC

  • Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 1,977
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics GWEB CSOU
First downs 24 13
Total yards 346 222
Rushing yards 124 94
Passing yards 222 128
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–29–0 13–27–1
Time of possession 37:04 22:56
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 17/24, 212 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Edward Saydee 25 carries, 86 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Taylor Shields 4 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD
Charleston Southern Passing Kaleb Jackson 13/27, 128 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Tyson Greenwade 15 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Noah Jennings 4 receptions, 53 yards

vs. Eastern Illinois

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See also: 2024 Eastern Illinois Panthers football team
Game Ten – Eastern Illinois Panthers (2–7) vs Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (3–6) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Eastern Illinois 0 0 000
Gardner–Webb 0 0 000

at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC

  • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics EIU GWEB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Eastern Illinois Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Gardner–Webb Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Tennessee State

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See also: 2024 Tennessee State Tigers football team
Game Eleven – Tennessee State Tigers (0–0) vs Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tennessee State 0 0 000
Gardner–Webb 0 0 000

at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium •Boiling Springs, NC

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics TSU GW
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Tennessee State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Gardner–Webb Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Western Illinois

[edit]
See also: 2024 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team
Game Twelve – Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (0–0) vs Western Illinois Leathernecks (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gardner–Webb 0 0 000
Western Illinois 0 0 000

at Hanson Field • Macomb, IL

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics GWEB WIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Western Illinois Passing
Rushing
Receiving

References

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  1. ^ "2024 Gardner-Webb Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Schedule 2024". ESPN. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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