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- Passing Yards
- 322
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- Passing Yards per Game
- 322
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- Passing Touchdowns
- 3
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- Passing Interceptions
- 2
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Team info
- Head Coach
- Tim Albin
Gavin Garcia rushes for 3 TDs to lead The Citadel past Charlotte 43-41 in 3OT
Gavin Garcia rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns as The Citadel beat Charlotte 43-41 in triple overtime on Saturday in the 49ers’ season opener, following a 1-hour and 15-minute delay due to severe weather.
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Preseason college football Bottom 10: Jayden Daniels' number is up
We bid summer adieu and embark on a new season of celebrating the best of the worst, on and off the field.
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Ranking all 138 FBS teams in tiers: Who rises to the top?
Presenting a tiered ranking of all 138 FBS teams ahead of the 2026 season.
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The 51 freshmen poised to make an impact on the 2026 college football season
They are not the top-ranked recruits, but these first-year players could affect conference and CFP races.
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Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 27
After 26 simulations, we tallied the national titles, Heisman winners, coaching changes, transfers and more.
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Bill Connelly's 2026 FBS college football conference previews
From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch.
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QB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  | Cole Gonzales | QB |
| 12 |  | Grayson Loftis | QB |
| 15 |  | Conner Harrell | QB |
| 16 |  | Luke McNulty | QB |
RB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  | Khamani Alexander | RB |
| 6 |  | D'Mariun Perteet | RB |
| 21 |  | Henry Rutledge | RB |
| 24 |  | Jariel Cobb | RB |
| 27 |  | Malachi Drayton | RB |
| 41 |  | Chris Najm | RB |
WR
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |  | Cam Pedro | WR |
| 1 |  | Jaden Barnes | WR |
| 2 |  | Jaylen Hampton | WR |
| 4 |  | Tank Boston | WR |
| 8 |  | Zyheem Collick | WR |
| 11 |  | KD Hunter-Gibson | WR |
| 13 |  | Caleb Tucker | WR |
| 14 |  | Adam Hopkins IV | WR |
| 18 |  | Seth Franklin | WR |
| 20 |  | Donte Nicholson | WR |
| 38 |  | Sean Manuel | WR |
| 80 |  | Jeremiah Hoffman | WR |
| 82 |  | Shelden Golliday | WR |
| 89 |  | Derrick Eley | WR |
TE
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  | Logan Mauldin | TE |
| 17 |  | Gus McGee | TE |
| 19 |  | Brody Dawyot | TE |
| 81 |  | Brady Rhoads | TE |
| 83 |  | Grant Laskey | TE |
| 85 |  | Jason Jeffares | TE |
OL
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 |  | Rod Green | OL |
| 54 |  | Isaac Sikes-Rasby | OL |
| 55 |  | Mathias Nielsen | OL |
| 56 |  | Jake Allen | OL |
| 57 |  | Luke Sandy | OL |
| 58 |  | Mason Mcgill | OL |
| 61 |  | Reginhard Pierre-Nau | OL |
| 63 |  | Callum Cary | OL |
| 64 |  | O'Shea Stroman | OL |
| 65 |  | Nic Cruji | OL |
| 66 |  | Omarion Davis | OL |
| 67 |  | Dom Silvia | OL |
| 68 |  | Cody Taylor | OL |
| 71 |  | Amar Harper | OL |
| 73 |  | Daniel Phillips | OL |
| 75 |  | Kristos Fernandez | OL |
| 76 |  | Isaiah Bullerdick | OL |
| 77 |  | Dylan Nolan-Cook | OL |
| 79 |  | Tristen Brown | OL |
DL
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  | Jaylon Johnson | DL |
| 7 |  | DJ Burgess | DL |
| 8 |  | Calif Spencer | DL |
| 9 |  | Curtis Simpson | DL |
| 14 |  | Kendal Brown | DL |
| 15 |  | Ayo Tifase | DL |
| 33 |  | Colin Bussey | DL |
| 35 |  | Jamil Davis | DL |
| 44 | Austin Herndon | DL | |
| 51 |  | Jamarrion Solomon | DL |
| 52 |  | Kaiden Bower | DL |
| 55 |  | Shaku Sangarie | DL |
| 77 |  | Lewis Price-Law | DL |
| 85 |  | Caleb Irving | DL |
| 90 |  | Chris Morton | DL |
| 94 |  | Takeo Massey | DL |
| 95 |  | Devin Ancrum | DL |
| 98 |  | Ehigie Aliu-Otokiti | DL |
| 99 |  | Jaylen Doss | DL |
LB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  | Kadin Schmitz | LB |
| 25 |  | Gray Patterson | LB |
| 30 |  | Stellan Bowman | LB |
| 32 |  | Latrell Sellers | LB |
| 36 |  | Parker Startz | LB |
| 45 |  | Mikey Domanik | LB |
| 46 |  | Will Estes | LB |
| 47 |  | Leo Housel-Rajacich | LB |
DB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |  | Collin Gill | DB |
| 1 |  | Jameel Croft Jr. | DB |
| 4 |  | Tradarius Smith | DB |
| 5 | Jonathan Patterson | DB | |
| 6 |  | Nireek Sharpe | DB |
| 12 |  | CJ Clinkscales Jr. | DB |
| 16 |  | Shamar McIntosh | DB |
| 17 |  | Kameron Manley | DB |
| 20 |  | Zayden Laing-Taylor | DB |
| 22 |  | Kaden Catoe | DB |
| 24 |  | Josh Hines | DB |
| 26 |  | Devon St. Clair | DB |
| 27 |  | Kevin Beckham Jr. | DB |
| 28 |  | Cornell Allen | DB |
| 29 |  | Donald Smith III | DB |
| 31 |  | Tyson Craig | DB |
| 34 |  | Alchino Blakely | DB |
| 37 |  | Spencer Makuch | DB |
PK
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 |  | Aiden Bui | PK |
| 99 |  | Charlie Birtwistle | PK |
P
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 |  | Ian Kelly | P |
| 95 |  | Bronson Long | P |
LS
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 |  | Henry Searcy | LS |
| 40 |  | Charlie Becker | LS |
Season stats · 2026
Passing
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 322 |
| Yards per Game | 322 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| QB Rating | 149.006 |
Rushing
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 216 |
| Yards per Game | 216 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
Receiving
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 322 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
Opponent
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 3,260 |
| Rushing Yards | 2,403 |