JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – East Tennessee State jumped on Western Carolina early and never let the Catamounts fully recover, rolling to a 58-31 victory Saturday, Sept. 27, in the Blue Ridge Border Battle. The Rock will stay with the Buccaneers for at least one more year. The Buccaneers led 14-0 after the first quarter, 34-7 […]
Western Carolina cruises past Presbyterian 58-14 on Family Weekend
September 20, 2026 by
After yet another lightning delay, the Catamounts finally looked like the team head coach Kerwin Bell had been waiting to see. Running back Josh Perry ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Lex Thomas threw for 268 yards and a score while Western Carolina found its rhythm in the second half to beat Presbyterian 58-14 […]
Western Carolina no match for FBS foe Cincinnati in a 62-10 rout
September 14, 2026 by
CINCINNATI – For about 25 minutes of play, Western Carolina looked like they belonged. The FCS Catamounts trailed FBS Cincinnati by just four points late in the second quarter – as close as the game would get. WCU quarterback Lex Thomas capped an 11-play, 75-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, pulling the Catamounts within […]
Catamounts fall short against Campbell, 28-19.
September 8, 2026 by
BUIES CREEK – Ranked for the first time this season, Western Carolina spent Sunday afternoon (Sept. 6) trying to climb out of an early hole they never fully escaped. Campbell jumped out to a 28-10 halftime lead and held on for a 28-19 upset versus the No. 24th-ranked Catamounts at Barker-Lane Stadium. Originally supposed to […]
WCU opening season with Blackout game against Eastern Kentucky
August 28, 2026 by
The Catamounts are opening the season with black uniforms, spruced up field, new skybox, drones and the largest freshman class in the history of the university. The first of the six home games this season is against Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Aug. 29 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium on the Bob Waters Field. The game starts […]
A litter of Catamount football players earned post season SoCon recognition
December 12, 2025 by
The Catamount football team wrapped up its season with a 48-6 win against the Virginia Military Institute. The Catamounts finished the season with a 7-5 overall record and 6-2 in SoCon play. At the conclusion of the season, the All-SoCon teams were announced. Head coaches voted on the awards and for the All-SoCon team. Coaches […]
