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SOCON: Week 3 Preview

September 14, 2017 Marc Goold

TweetWofford is out to an early lead in the conference race having sneaked by both Furman and Mercer to start the season. They have the week off before playing Gardner-Webb in two weeks. This week is still predominantly out of conference opponents, with a few FBS thrown in, so there will still be questions regarding how the teams are shaking... Read More

SOCON: Week 1 Preview

August 27, 2017August 27, 2017 Marc Goold

TweetThe opening of the 2017 season is cause for much rejoicing for those of us who have been in FCS football withdrawal since last fall. But it’s here! Week 1! The slate for the opening week in the Southern Conference has everything: a conference game, an OOC game, lower Division games, and FBS foes. There are lots of questions about... Read More

Must Watch Week 12

November 15, 2016 Rob

TweetOne last weekend of games that showcase some old rivalries and decide the playoff picture. Here are the ones you should be watching: Saturday, November 19th Time(CST) TV Kennesaw State @ Charleston Southern 10:45am ESPN3 Yale @ Harvard 11:30am CNBC Lehigh @ Lafayette 11:30am STREAM New Hampshire @ Maine 12:00pm STREAM Stony Brook @ Albany 12:00pm STREAM Villanova @ Delaware... Read More

SOCON: Week 12 Preview

November 14, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetWith the conference championship already decided and 3 FBS games on the slate, it will be fairly quiet in the SOCON this week. The only conference game of interest will be VMI at Wofford. Wofford needs to win it to remain a viable playoff candidate. The other game with possible playoff implications is The Citadel at UNC. A win could... Read More

SOCON: Week 11 Review and Power Rankings

November 13, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetIn a week of upsets all across the college football landscape, the SOCON was not immune. Wofford, in a mild upset over Chattanooga, gave its playoff hopes a shot in the arm. VMI gave The Citadel fits before the Bulldogs put it away to claim the Silver Shako once again. Oh, they also claimed sole possession of the SOCON Championship with... Read More

SOCON: Week 11 Preview

November 9, 2016November 11, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetThe Southern Conference games this week include some interesting match ups. First we have the Military Classic of the South as The Citadel travels to Lexington Virginia to take on the Keydets of VMI. Next, Wofford tries to make a statement for its playoff chances as the Terriers travel to Chattanooga. The Western Carolina Catamounts visit Furman and try to... Read More

SOCON: Week 10 Review and Power Rankings

November 6, 2016November 7, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetIt was an exciting time in the Southern Conference this week with The Citadel sewing up the conference auto bid to the FCS playoffs, Wofford staying on track for a chance at an at large playoff berth, Western Carolina gaining its first conference victory of the year, and Mercer winning to try and find a long shot playoff berth. #5 The... Read More

SOCON: Week 10 Preview

November 3, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetWeek 10 in the Southern Conference has two games that may have a big impact on post season chances. First, it’s a battle of Bulldogs as The Samford Bulldogs take on The Citadel Bulldogs in Charleston. If The Citadel wins they take the SOCON autobid. If Samford wins it will be a three way tie between The Citadel, Samford and Chattanooga all... Read More

Must Watch Week 10

November 1, 2016 Rob

TweetThis week has some big game with conference championships and playoff seeding on the line! Here are the games to watch for this weekend: Saturday, November 5th Villanova @ Maine 11:00am STREAM Penn @ Princeton 11:00am STREAM Northern Arizona @ Weber State 1:00pm STREAM Jacksonville State @ Southeast Missouri State 1:00pm ESPN3 Samford @ The Citadel 2:00pm ESPN3 James Madison... Read More

SOCON: Week 9 Review and Power Rankings

October 31, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetThere were not very many surprises this week in the Southern Conference games. The Citadel handled ETSU fairly easily to remain unbeaten. Chattanooga beat WCU in Cullowhee. Furman got another win, this time over VMI on the road. Wofford bounced back nicely and won at home against Mercer. Probably the biggest surprise was the shootout between Samford and Mississippi State... Read More