North Carolina Central Eagles vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Drive chart
Drives
End of Half- Interception Touchdown
Punt- Missed FG
- Field Goal
- Punt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCCU | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| GWEB | 10 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 44 |
Who won: Gardner-Webb 44-20
The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs beat the North Carolina Central Eagles 44-20 on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium. The Gardner-Webb outscored the NC Central 10-0 in the 1st quarter. Cole Pennington led the Gardner-Webb in passing yards (24/38, 309 YDS, 2 TD). Nelson Layne led the NC Central in passing yards (10/15, 150 YDS, 1 INT).
Team stats
NCCUGWEB 101st Downs23
3-113rd down efficiency7-16
0-04th down efficiency2-2
218Total Yards445
150Passing309
10/15Comp/Att24/38
10.0Yards per pass8.1
68Rushing136
31Rushing Attempts37
2.2Yards per rush3.7
8-75Penalties9-99
2Turnovers1
1Fumbles lost1
1Interceptions thrown0
24:56Possession35:04
