Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs @ William & Mary Tribe
FCS Championship - Second Round
7-6, 4-5 Away
14
7-6, 4-5 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GWEB | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 7 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 54 |
11-1, 5-1 Home
54
11-1, 5-1 Home
Game Leaders
103
M. CaldwellQB
7/15, 1 TD, 2 INT
103
240
D. WilsonQB
14/24, 3 TD
240
89
N. GaitherRB
12 CAR
89
89
D. WilsonQB
8 CAR
89
69
C. BordersWR
5 REC, 1 TD
69
77
J. MayoWR
2 REC, 2 TD
77
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None
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1
S. SarantisDL
1
7
W. McRaineyLB
7
6
M. BarnesS
6
Team Stats
377
Total Yards
608
6
Turnovers
1
20
1st Downs
27
7-55
Penalties
5-60
5/12
3rd Down
10/15
1/1
4th Down
1/1
26:23
Possession
33:37
Game Information
Williamsburg, VA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 | 10-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 377 | 608 |
| Passing | 177 | 302 |
| Comp/Att | 15/31 | 16/27 |
| Yards per pass | 5.7 | 11.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing | 200 | 306 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 48 |
| Yards per rush | 5.4 | 6.4 |
| Penalties | 7-55 | 5-60 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 0 |
| Possession | 26:23 | 33:37 |
GWEB @ W&M Videos
Darius Wilson airs it out for 43-yard TD pass
Matthew Caldwell throws 17-yard TD pass to Caleb Borders
Donavyn Lester runs for 6-yard touchdown
2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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