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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

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 7 Review and Power Rankings

October 17, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetIt was a exciting week in the Southern Conference. The Conference race became a little clearer, but there is still a lot of football to play and anything can happen still. The Citadel took the drivers seat for the title by knocking off Chattanooga. Samford is still rolling with another big win, this time over VMI. Mercer got another one in the win column... Read More

SOCON: Week 7 Preview

October 10, 2016October 11, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetWeek seven in the Southern Conference has some great matchups. First, two top ten teams will go at it as The Citadel hosts Chattanooga. There will also be an aerial showcase as two of the most talented passers in FCS will be going at it as VMI travels to Samford. Both Mercer and Western Carolina will try and get back to winning... Read More

SOCON: Week 6 Review and Power Rankings

October 9, 2016October 11, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetThere were no surprises in the race for the Southern Conference crown as Chattanooga rolled to remain unbeaten. Samford, VMI and Wofford all won as well to stay at one loss in the conference race. The Citadel continued to win in an out of conference game. # 7 The Citadel 38 North Greenville 14 (box score) With Hurricane Matthew headed for the... Read More

SOCON: Week 6 Preview

October 3, 2016October 5, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetThe Southern Conference has 4 conference match ups and 1 out of conference game with Div II North Greenville traveling to Charleston to meet the # 7 Bulldogs of The Citadel. Furman is still looking for its first win of the season against #19 Samford, while Mercer travels to Chattanooga where it will try to repeat an upset performance against the... Read More

SOCON: Week 3 Review and Power Rankings

September 19, 2016 Marc Goold

TweetThe SOCON picked up 2 OOC FCS wins and the conference games did not disappoint as ETSU pulled off a huge upset over Western Carolina in the Battle at Bristol and the UTC at Furman game proved to be an entertaining defensive struggle for much of the game. #9 Chattanooga 21 at Furman 14 (recap) The Mocs started the season by... Read More