# The Citadel college football season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-citadel-college-football-season
> Updated: 2026-10-03T22:10:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Citadel football team achieved significant victories in late 2026. In September, the Bulldogs defeated UNC Charlotte 43-41 in a triple overtime game marked by a 75-minute weather delay. Gavin Garcia led the offense with 137 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while backup quarterback Nick Billoups contributed to four scoring drives.

In October, The Citadel secured a 34-31 win against South Carolina State. The game was decided by a 31-yard field goal from Evan Kiely as time expired. Despite trailing by 14 points in the second half, The Citadel responded with an 85-yard drive to reclaim the lead. Garcia again led the offense, recording 167 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: The Citadel defeats South Carolina State to end 13-game streak

The Citadel ended South Carolina State's 13-game winning streak with a 34-31 victory, secured by an Evan Kiely field goal as time expired.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-citadel-defeats-south-carolina-state-to-end-13-game-streak

### 2026-09-06: The Citadel defeats UNC Charlotte 43-41 in triple overtime

The Citadel overcame UNC Charlotte 43-41 in triple overtime, led by Gavin Garcia’s 137 rushing yards and three touchdowns, marking a significant victory over an FBS opponent.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-citadel-defeats-unc-charlotte-43-41-in-triple-overtime

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