The Citadel Bulldogs 13–23 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 23–13 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: The Citadel Bulldogs 13, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 23.

Game summary

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs beat The Citadel Bulldogs 23–13 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) — 185.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.11 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Quasean Holmes — 90.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Anthony Lowe — 4 rec, 30.0 yds.
EPA edge: Gardner-Webb (+0.012/play) vs The Citadel (-0.079/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
The Citadel Bulldogs	0	0	6	6	13
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	9	6	3	3	23

Scoring Map

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

CITThe Citadel Bulldogs

+3OPP 9

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

OPP EZ

+3OPP 10

OPP EZ

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Gardner-Webb
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 26 yards
Gardner-Webb
Q1TD
CBCaleb Borders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Nate Hampton pass to Caleb Borders for a touchdown (11 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
CLChris Lofton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Nate Hampton pass to Chris Lofton for a touchdown (67 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
0-18
Field goal good from 33 yards
The Citadel
Q3TD
SBSebastien Boyle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Sebastien Boyle rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 27 yards
The Citadel
Q4TD
BKBraylon Knauth
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Cobey Thompkins pass to Braylon Knauth for a touchdown (1 yard)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) — 185.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +2.97 EPA
Cobey Thompkins (The Citadel) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +1.93 EPA
Cole Pennington (Gardner-Webb) — 7.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -1.55 EPA

Rushing

Quasean Holmes (Gardner-Webb) — 90.0 yds -0.01 EPA
Cobey Thompkins (The Citadel) — 76.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Garrison Johnson Sr. (The Citadel) — 73.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

Anthony Lowe (Gardner-Webb) — 4 rec · 30.0 yds -0.41 EPA
Chris Lofton (Gardner-Webb) — 3 rec · 90.0 yds +1.51 EPA
Braylon Knauth (The Citadel) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds +1.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Hampton	Gardner-Webb	26	50.0%	185	2	+0.11	+2.97
Cobey Thompkins	The Citadel	12	50.0%	84	1	+0.16	+1.93
Cole Pennington	Gardner-Webb	3	66.7%	7	0	-0.52	-1.55
Quentin Hayes	The Citadel	3	0.0%	-26	0	-2.17	-6.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	The Citadel	Gardner-Webb
Plays	59	57
EPA / play	-0.079	+0.012
Total EPA	-4.69	+0.70
Success rate	37.3%	36.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.306	+0.049
Rush EPA / play	-0.002	-0.026
Yards	305	334

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	The Citadel	3	-9	-4.01	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	11	42	-0.53	Field goal
Q1	The Citadel	3	8	-1.95	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	8	84	+6.62	Pass TD
Q1	The Citadel	5	7	-2.75	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	3	0	-2.68	Punt
Q2	The Citadel	9	41	-0.14	Missed FG
Q2	Gardner-Webb	2	69	+5.09	Pass TD
Q2	The Citadel	3	8	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	6	58	+0.71	Punt
Q2	The Citadel	3	15	+0.25	Ended
Q3	Gardner-Webb	4	4	-3.45	Punt
Q3	The Citadel	3	-24	-6.06	Fumble
Q3	Gardner-Webb	3	-1	-2.60	Field goal
Q3	The Citadel	5	24	-1.39	Punt
Q3	Gardner-Webb	3	7	-1.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Javonte Graves-Billips rushes for 54 yards (3rd & 9) (+6.04 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Nate Hampton pass to Chris Lofton for a touchdown (67 yards) (+5.55 EPA)
Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Cobey Thompkins pass to Malachi Taylor for 40 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.44 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Nate Hampton sacked for a loss of 16 yards (3rd & 6) (-3.54 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Nate Hampton pass to Caleb Borders for 30 yards (3rd & 19) (+3.54 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Quasean Holmes rushes for 37 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.18 EPA)
Q2 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Cobey Thompkins pass to Braylon Knauth for 19 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.04 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Nate Hampton pass to Caleb Borders for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs controlled the final (23–13) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) — 185.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Gardner-Webb at 0.012 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of The Citadel Bulldogs vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

The Citadel Bulldogs 13, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 23 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won The Citadel Bulldogs vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs won with a final score of 13–23.

Where can I find the The Citadel Bulldogs vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767202.

Who led The Citadel Bulldogs vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in passing?

Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) led passers with 185.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for The Citadel Bulldogs at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.