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 …
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SOCON: Week 12 Preview
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 …
SOCON: Week 11 Review and Power Rankings
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 …
SOCON: Week 11 Preview
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 …
SOCON: Week 10 Review and Power Rankings
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 …
SOCON: Week 10 Preview
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 …
SOCON: Week 9 Review and Power Rankings
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 …
SOCON: Week 9 Preview
TweetProbably the biggest game this week in the Southern Conference will be between Mercer and Wofford in Spartanburg. They are both 4-3 and on the playoff bubble. Furman travels to VMI to see if they can get win #2. Chattanooga travels to WCU hoping to continue its winning ways. The Citadel faces a struggling ETSU …
SOCON: Week 8 Review and Power Rankings
TweetThere was a wild finish in Spartanburg as The Citadel snatched a victory in OT over Wofford after being down for much of the game. Chattanooga took care of business against the VMI Keydets. ETSU got its third win of the season by beating West Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday night. Mercer got a scare from a late …
SOCON: Week 8 Preview
TweetIt’s week eight and the race for the Southern Conference title is still up for grabs. The Citadel is in the driver’s seat after knocking off Chattanooga last week, but there is a lot of football yet to play. The Citadel travels to Spartanburg to face Wofford who hopes to get a much needed win over …