Western Carolina Catamounts 52–20 Furman Paladins: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Western Carolina Catamounts defeated Furman Paladins 52–20 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 52, Furman Paladins 20.

Game summary

Western Carolina Catamounts dominated Furman Paladins 52–20 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 597.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Grant Robinson — 23.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Colton Hinton — 8 rec, 108.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Carolina (+0.389/play) vs Furman (-0.177/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	6	9	12	18	52
Furman Paladins	0	6	6	6	20

Scoring Map

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

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

+3OPP 9

FURFurman Paladins

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Carolina
Q1TD
IJIsaiah Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Cole Gonzales pass to Isaiah Johnson for a touchdown (15 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2TD
IJIsaiah Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Cole Gonzales pass to Isaiah Johnson for a touchdown (62 yards)
Furman
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Kickoff
Western Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 26 yards
Western Carolina
Q3TD
DTDe'Andre Tamarez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Cole Gonzales pass to De'Andre Tamarez for a touchdown (23 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3TD
JWJalynn Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Jalynn Williams rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Furman
Q3TD
JHJohn Holbrook
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Trey Hedden pass to John Holbrook for a touchdown (3 yards)
Western Carolina
Q4TD
ZBZion Booker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-12
Cole Gonzales pass to Zion Booker for a touchdown (20 yards)
Western Carolina
Q4TD
BABranson Adams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-12
Cole Gonzales pass to Branson Adams for a touchdown (48 yards)
Furman
Q4TD
JPJackson Pryor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-18
Trey Hedden pass to Jackson Pryor for a touchdown (3 yards)
Western Carolina
Q4TD
MKMalik Knight
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-18
Taron Dickens pass to Malik Knight for a touchdown (32 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 597.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +21.18 EPA
Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.94 EPA/play +4.94 EPA
Trey Hedden (Furman) — 207.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.03 EPA

Rushing

Grant Robinson (Furman) — 23.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Branson Adams (Western Carolina) — 67.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Gavin Hall (Furman) — 16.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

Colton Hinton (Furman) — 8 rec · 108.0 yds +1.09 EPA
Zion Booker (Western Carolina) — 8 rec · 103.0 yds +1.36 EPA
Isaiah Johnson (Western Carolina) — 6 rec · 117.0 yds +1.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	59	57.6%	597	5	+0.36	+21.18
Taron Dickens	Western Carolina	1	100.0%	32	1	+4.94	+4.94
Trey Hedden	Furman	38	55.3%	207	2	+0.08	+3.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	Furman
Plays	82	69
EPA / play	+0.389	-0.177
Total EPA	+31.91	-12.25
Success rate	46.3%	27.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.435	+0.080
Rush EPA / play	+0.263	-0.493
Yards	798	285

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	3	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Furman	7	22	-1.88	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	11	71	+0.10	Fumble
Q1	Furman	8	13	-5.29	Missed FG
Q1	Western Carolina	3	0	-3.30	Punt
Q1	Furman	3	-6	-3.19	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	3	7	-2.29	Punt
Q2	Furman	3	9	-1.11	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	4	75	+3.45	Pass TD
Q2	Furman	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Western Carolina	4	28	-0.82	Punt
Q2	Furman	6	15	-0.86	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	6	77	+1.79	Missed FG
Q2	Furman	3	8	-0.09	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	10	58	+1.58	Field goal
Q3	Furman	3	-3	-4.16	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Furman Paladins · Kickoff (+6.54 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Branson Adams for a touchdown (48 yards) (+4.97 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens pass to Malik Knight for a touchdown (32 yards) (+4.94 EPA)
Q3 · Furman Paladins · Trey Hedden pass to Colton Hinton for 21 yards (4th & 7) (+4.79 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Isaiah Johnson for a touchdown (62 yards) (+4.52 EPA)
Q4 · Furman Paladins · Trey Hedden rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.32 EPA)
Q4 · Furman Paladins · Trey Hedden pass to Jackson Pryor for 18 yards (3rd & 17) (+4.11 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Jai Boyd for 56 yards (1st & 10) (+3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Carolina Catamounts controlled the final (52–20) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 597.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Western Carolina at 0.389 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Carolina Catamounts vs Furman Paladins?

Western Carolina Catamounts 52, Furman Paladins 20 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Furman Paladins?

Western Carolina Catamounts won with a final score of 52–20.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Furman Paladins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401638345.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Furman Paladins in passing?

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) led passers with 597.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Carolina Catamounts at Furman Paladins in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.