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Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Western Carolina Catamounts

College Football
Gardner-Webb
1-0
52-45
Final
W Carolina
0-1
E.J. Whitmire Stadium

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Who won: Gardner-Webb 52-45

The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs beat the Western Carolina Catamounts 52-45 on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. The Gardner-Webb outscored the W Carolina 24-3 in the 4th quarter. Nate Hampton led the Gardner-Webb in passing yards (12/30, 263 YDS, 2 TD). Bennett Judy led the W Carolina in passing yards (15/27, 151 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT).

Recap · Aug 30
Gardner-Webb storms back to beat Western Carolina 52-45

Josiah Harris pulled down a game-sealing interception and Nate Hampton ran for a 26-yard touchdown to pull away late as Gardner Webb stormed back to beat Western Carolina 52-45 on Saturday evening in a season opener for both teams.

What it means

  • Gardner-Webb 1-0 on the road; W Carolina 0-1 at home.

Latest headlines

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Quarterbacks

Gardner-Webb
Nate Hampton QB
Season passing leader · 263 YDS, 2 TD
W Carolina6th in Southern
Bennett Judy QB
Season passing leader · 151 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
E.J. Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC · Turf · Attendance 11,889

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