The Citadel Bulldogs 16–30 Western Carolina Catamounts: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2024

Quick answer

Western Carolina Catamounts defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 30–16 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: The Citadel Bulldogs 16, Western Carolina Catamounts 30.

Game summary

Western Carolina Catamounts rolled past The Citadel Bulldogs 30–16 in Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 321.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.71 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Johnathan Bennett — 160.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Zion Booker — 6 rec, 117.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Carolina (+0.194/play) vs The Citadel (+0.126/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
The Citadel Bulldogs	0	6	6	0	16
Western Carolina Catamounts	6	12	3	8	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

CITThe Citadel Bulldogs

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WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Carolina
Q1TD
ZBZion Booker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Cole Gonzales pass to Zion Booker for a touchdown (18 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2TD
JWJalynn Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jalynn Williams rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
The Citadel
Q2TD
JBJohnathan Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Johnathan Bennett rushes 26 yards for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q2TD
JWJalynn Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Jalynn Williams rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 20 yards
The Citadel
Q3TD
CWCooper Wallace
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Cooper Wallace rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q4TD
JWJalynn Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Jalynn Williams rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q4Safety
SBS. Brantley
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
12-29
Safety

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 321.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.71 EPA/play +25.56 EPA
Johnathan Bennett (The Citadel) — 190.0 yds · +0.82 EPA/play +13.90 EPA
incomplete (Western Carolina) — 0.0 yds · -0.94 EPA/play -5.65 EPA

Rushing

Johnathan Bennett (The Citadel) — 160.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA
Branson Adams (Western Carolina) — 53.0 yds -0.02 EPA
Cooper Wallace (The Citadel) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA

Receiving

Zion Booker (Western Carolina) — 6 rec · 117.0 yds +0.55 EPA
Dervon Pesnell (The Citadel) — 2 rec · 47.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Javonte Graves-Billips (The Citadel) — 4 rec · 64.0 yds +1.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	36	77.8%	321	1	+0.71	+25.56
Johnathan Bennett	The Citadel	17	70.6%	190	0	+0.82	+13.90
incomplete	Western Carolina	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.94	-5.65
incomplete	The Citadel	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.80	-7.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	The Citadel	Western Carolina
Plays	79	77
EPA / play	+0.126	+0.194
Total EPA	+9.96	+14.94
Success rate	38.0%	51.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.119	+0.474
Rush EPA / play	+0.131	-0.142
Yards	464	431

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	The Citadel	3	3	-2.97	Ended
Q1	Western Carolina	1	13	+0.71	Ended
Q1	Western Carolina	6	66	+5.29	Pass TD
Q1	The Citadel	7	44	+0.46	Missed FG
Q1	Western Carolina	6	15	-2.10	Punt
Q1	The Citadel	2	3	-1.37	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	13	75	+5.13	Rush TD
Q2	The Citadel	9	75	+6.60	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	13	85	+6.82	Rush TD
Q2	The Citadel	14	77	+0.20	Interception
Q3	Western Carolina	11	60	-1.61	Ended
Q3	Western Carolina	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	The Citadel	10	75	+7.19	Rush TD
Q3	Western Carolina	3	3	-2.79	Punt
Q3	The Citadel	7	53	+0.87	Missed FG
Q3	Western Carolina	5	23	-0.81	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett pass to Tyler Cherry for 32 yards (4th & 6) (+4.12 EPA)
Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Field goal missed (-4.02 EPA)
Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett pass to Javonte Graves-Billips for 17 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.73 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Kickoff (+3.62 EPA)
Q2 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+3.6 EPA)
Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett rushes for 34 yards (3rd & 2) (+3.56 EPA)
Q2 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett pass intercepted (-3.44 EPA)
Q2 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett pass to Dervon Pesnell for 23 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Carolina Catamounts controlled the final (30–16) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 321.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Carolina at 0.194 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of The Citadel Bulldogs vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

The Citadel Bulldogs 16, Western Carolina Catamounts 30 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won The Citadel Bulldogs vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Western Carolina Catamounts won with a final score of 16–30.

Where can I find the The Citadel Bulldogs vs Western Carolina Catamounts box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401638344.

Who led The Citadel Bulldogs vs Western Carolina Catamounts in passing?

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) led passers with 321.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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