Gardner-Webb stays on the road Saturday for an in-state rivalry matchup against Wofford at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, with kickoff set for 1:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
Sep 20, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Wofford Terriers quarterback Jayden Whitaker (8) looks to pass during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
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Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Time: 1:30 PM ET
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Channel: ESPN+
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Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)
The Runnin’ Bulldogs enter at 0-1 after opening their season with a 35-17 loss to No. 18 Austin Peay. Gardner-Webb still generated 344 yards of offense in the loss, with quarterback Cole Pennington throwing for 312 yards and a touchdown. The Runnin’ Bulldogs will now try to bounce back against a familiar opponent just 42 miles from their campus.
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Wofford is 1-0 after an impressive 42-14 victory over The Citadel in its opener, scoring the game’s first 21 points on the way to the win. The Terriers have also controlled the recent series against Gardner-Webb, winning five straight meetings, including a narrow 21-20 victory in 2024. Saturday marks the 30th meeting between the programs, with Wofford holding a 21-8 all-time advantage.
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