Gardner-Webb's 52-point effort against Western Carolina marked its second weekend in a row scoring more than 50 points in a win. Garner has written three books on North Carolina's favorite food and has appeared on Food Network, ABC's "Good Morning America," the Travel Channel's "Road Trip," and he produces specials for PBS North Carolina. North Carolina BBQ expert Bob Garner will be on hand to present the trophy to the winning team.
The winning school will keep the trophy until the next season's matchup and the losing school will provide a BBQ meal from their respective region – eastern style for the Camels and western or Lexington style, for the Bulldogs – to the winning squad.
The Runnin' Bulldogs and Fighting Camels will compete each season for the North Carolina East/West BBQ Bowl trophy, beginning on Octoin Boiling Springs, N.C. Gardner-Webb and Campbell announced on September 3 that the two football programs would begin playing in a rivalry trophy game this season.
Saturday marks the second visit to New Jersey in a row for Gardner-Webb as Monmouth's homecoming foe. GWU trailed just 20-19 at halftime during the teams' April meeting, but Monmouth scored 28 unanswered in the second half and clamped own on defense for a 48-19 victory. The Hawks have scored 40.1 points per game in the series, and have pushed that average to 48.5 points per game during the current four-game win streak. The only win for the Runnin' Bulldogs came on a 34-33 overtime decision in Spangler Stadium to end the 2016 season. Monmouth owns a 6-1 lead in the all-time series, which dates back to 2014. Ranked (Kennesaw State) or receiving votes (Monmouth, GWU, Charleston Southern) this week. GWU is one of four Big South teams either Received votes in both major FCS polls last spring after their 2-0 start. * Gardner-Webb is receiving votes in the AFCA Coaches' Poll for the fourth consecutive week. Runningīack Donovan Jones (Champagnat Catholic, Fla.) was the Class 2A Offensive State Player of the Year in 2020. Defensiveīack Jamari Brown (Eastside HS, Ga.) was named Class 4A Defensive State Player of the Year in 2018. Quarterbackīailey Fisher (Rabun County HS, Ga.) earned Class 2A Offensive State Player of the Year honors in 2017. * Three current players on Gardner-Webb's roster were State Players of the Year as seniors. The Runnin' Bulldogs struck for 415 yards on the night. * Gardner-Webb topped the 400-yard mark offensively against an FBS program for the first time ever in itsģ0-25 loss at Georgia Southern. * Gardner-Webb has 15 graduate students on its 2021 active roster. The 'Dogs have accomplished theįeat three times in just four home games under current defensive coordinator Josh Reardon. * Gardner-Webb is 43-12 when limiting opponents to less than 100 yards rushing. * Gardner-Webb's 56-0 shutout of Division II Lincoln (Pa.) on September 18 was its first since blanking Division II * Gardner-Webb's full-time coaching staff is the youngest in the Division I ranks, with an average of 28.9 years * Gardner-Webb head coach Tre Lamb (32, September 16, 1989) is the second youngest head coach in the FCS ranksĬurrently, with only new Austin Peay skipper Scotty Walden (31, November 15, 1989) slightly younger. The radio duo of Dave Friedman and Mike Pacheco will be on site to call the action on WGNC AM/FM (1450 / 101.1 / TuneIn Radio app). The game will stream live on ESPN+, with Matt Harmon and Eddie Occhipinti on the call. Kickoff time is set for 1:05 pm in Kessler Stadium. Gardner-Webb will visit two-time defending champion and first-place Monmouth to open its 2021 Big South Conference season on Saturday, October 2.
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