The Citadel Bulldogs @ Wofford Terriers
Citadel defense steps up late, beats Wofford 24-21 in OT
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Cody Clark nailed a 21-yard field goal in overtime that lifted The Citadel past Wofford 24-21 on Saturday, capping a game that featured stout defensive plays at the end of regulation and OT.
With The Citadel (7-0, 5-0 Southern Conference) trailing 21-14 late in the game, defensive back Kailik Williams charged into the backfield on a blitz and grabbed a Wofford quarterback pitch out of midair with one hand, racing 13 yards to tie the game with 5:57 to play. The Citadel then blocked a potential 49-yard game-winning field goal with 1:10 to play.
In overtime, two plays after taking the lead on Clark's field goal, the Bulldogs' Joe Crochet forced a Wofford fumble (recovered by Ben Roberts) to claim the win, making it The Citadel's best start in program history. The Bulldogs are fifth-ranked in the FCS.
Wofford (4-3, 2-2) outgained The Citadel 343-240 in total yards, but suffered four turnovers.
Game Information
Spartanburg, SC
2025 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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