Western Carolina Catamounts vs. The Citadel Bulldogs: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Western Carolina Catamounts defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 45–38 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 45, The Citadel Bulldogs 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	6	12	12	6	45
The Citadel Bulldogs	12	3	6	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) — 354.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +20.68 EPA
• Cobey Thompkins (The Citadel) — 111.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.60 EPA/play +8.01 EPA
• Quentin Hayes (The Citadel) — 34.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.16 EPA

Rushing

• Markel Townsend (Western Carolina) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
• Quentin Hayes (The Citadel) — 92.0 yds · 2 TD +0.90 EPA
• Cobey Thompkins (The Citadel) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Knight (Western Carolina) — 5 rec · 118.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• James Tyre (Western Carolina) — 7 rec · 112.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Josiah Thomas (Western Carolina) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds +1.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taron Dickens	Western Carolina	37	75.7%	354	5	+0.56	+20.68
Cobey Thompkins	The Citadel	5	60.0%	111	1	+1.60	+8.01
Quentin Hayes	The Citadel	6	33.3%	34	0	+0.03	+0.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	The Citadel
Plays	69	57
EPA / play	+0.275	+0.325
Total EPA	+19.00	+18.50
Success rate	53.6%	38.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.559	+0.743
Rush EPA / play	-0.053	+0.225
Yards	515	420

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	The Citadel	3	2	-3.04	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	3	-7	-4.12	Punt
Q1	The Citadel	1	61	+4.82	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	6	65	+5.05	Pass TD
Q1	The Citadel	3	2	-3.04	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	4	12	-2.72	Punt
Q1	The Citadel	8	80	+5.67	Rush TD
Q1	Western Carolina	11	70	+5.76	Pass TD
Q2	The Citadel	4	18	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	1	-2	-0.86	Ended
Q2	The Citadel	4	-4	-4.37	Field goal
Q2	Western Carolina	8	75	+6.13	Rush TD
Q2	The Citadel	3	6	-0.66	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	13	111	+3.68	Pass TD
Q3	The Citadel	11	80	+7.70	Rush TD
Q3	Western Carolina	6	56	+2.92	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Cobey Thompkins rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+5.71 EPA)
2. Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Quentin Hayes rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+4.97 EPA)
3. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Uncategorized (no gain) (+4.84 EPA)
4. Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Cobey Thompkins pass to Braylon Knauth for a touchdown (61 yards) (+4.82 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Isaac McLellan rushes for 22 yards (4th & 9) (+4.79 EPA)
6. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens pass to Josiah Thomas for a touchdown (5 yards) (+4.53 EPA)
7. Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Cobey Thompkins pass to Javonte Graves-Billips for 39 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.08 EPA)
8. Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Garrison Johnson Sr. rushes for 55 yards (1st & 10) (+3.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Carolina Catamounts controlled the final (45–38) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) — 354.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: The Citadel at 0.325 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 The Citadel Bulldogs?

Western Carolina Catamounts 45, The Citadel Bulldogs 38 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

Western Carolina Catamounts won with a final score of 45–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767584.

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

Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) led passers with 354.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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