Western Carolina and The Citadel: A Clash of Styles

This Saturday, two college football teams with very different approaches will face off. Western Carolina, known for their strong passing game, will take on The Citadel, who rely heavily on their running plays. The game is set to kick off at 2 p. m. and can be watched on ESPN+. Western Carolina is currently leading their conference with a 3-0 record. Their quarterback, Taron Dickens, is a standout player. He was named the preseason offensive player of the year and has been on fire lately. In his last four games, he has thrown for over 1, 600 yards and 17 touchdowns without any interceptions. His record-breaking 46 straight completions against Wofford is a testament to his skill. The Citadel, on the other hand, has a powerful rushing attack. In their last game, they ran for over 300 yards against Valdosta State. Freshman running back Sebastien Boyle had a highlight-reel 72-yard touchdown run. Their quarterbacks, Cobey Thompkins and Quentin Hayes, are also dangerous with their legs, combining for over 500 rushing yards this season. Defensively, both teams have key players to watch. For The Citadel, linebacker Mikey Rosa and defensive back Cale Williams have been making big plays. Western Carolina's Ken Moore has also been a standout, with three interceptions on the season. In their last meeting, Western Carolina won 30-16. But The Citadel leads the overall series 27-21-1. This game could go either way, but Western Carolina is favored by 14. 5 points.