2024 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team explained

Year:2024
Team:Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Sport:football
Conference:Big South–OVC football
Short Conf:Big South–OVC
Record:4–8
Conf Record:3–5
Head Coach:Cris Reisert
Hc Year:1st
Off Coach:Tyler Johns
Oc Year:1st
Def Coach:Tim Cooper
Dc Year:1st
Stadium:Ernest W. Spangler Stadium

The 2024 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team represented Gardner–Webb University as a member of the Big South–OVC Football Association during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The team was led by first-year head coach Cris Reisert and played their home games at the Ernest W. Spangler Stadium located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. They finished the season 4–8, 3–5 in Big South–OVC play to finish in a tie for sixth place.

Preseason

Preseason poll

The Big South-OVC Conference released their preseason poll on July 17, 2024. The Runnin' Bulldogs were picked to finish fifth in the conference.[1]

1 UT Martin 61 (5)
2 Eastern Illinois 53 (2)
3 Southeast Missouri State 51 (2)
4 Tennessee State 41
5 Gardner-Webb 40
6 Charleston Southern 27
7 Tennessee Tech 24
8 Lindenwood 18
9 Western Illinois 9

Transfers

Outgoing

Jackson HeadTEAustin Peay
Maleek HugginsWRBethune-Cookman
Charlie JacksonDLCharlotte
Zach BillingsLSCharlotte
T.J. JonesRBDuquesne
Ephraim FloydWREast Tennessee State
Jimmy BowdryDBEast Tennessee State
AJ JohnsonWREast Tennessee State
Kendall WilliamsTEEast Tennessee State
Ty AndersonLBEast Tennessee State
Karim PageWREast Tennessee State
Tyson MoorerOLEast Tennessee State
Jaylen KingQBEast Tennessee State
Nick HunterDLEast Tennessee State
Justin FranklinWREast Tennessee State
Ryan BarrettDBEast Tennessee State
Tywan RoyalDBEast Tennessee State
Jai BarnesDLEast Tennessee State
Jonathan BurnsTEEast Tennessee State
Rashad WhiteheadDLEast Tennessee State
JaQuan AdamsOLEast Tennessee State
Willie HarrisDLEast Tennessee State
Will McCrawOLEast Tennessee State
Gabe ThompsonOLEast Tennessee State
William McRaineyLBEast Tennessee State
Gino EnglishQBEast Tennessee State
Brandon WilsonDLEast Tennessee State
Hakeem MeggettWREast Tennessee State
Grant BullardLBEast Tennessee State
Ja’Kai YoungDBJames Madison
Brice BassDLTexas State
Brendan JacksonLBTroy
Jayden BrownRBUConn
Tray DunsonDBUTEP
Ty FrenchLBWest Virginia
DJ TylerWRWofford

Incoming

Trevor MoffittLBAppalachian State
Jaden LindsayOLAppalachian State
Miles RichardsonDBAustin Peay
Karl OdrickDLBall State
Camden OvertonTEChattanooga
Steven RoseDBDelaware
Jamari YoungLBEast Carolina
Tyler RiddellQBEast Tennessee State
Jeff BowensDBIllinois State
Collin CarrollTEJames Madison
Jackson MarshallLBMarshall
Ren HefleyQBMiddle Tennessee
Taylor ShieldsWRMurray State
Jordan BlyWROld Dominion
QuaSean HolmesRBSaint Francis (PA)
Colten GauthierQBSouth Carolina
Edward SaydeeRBTemple
Nick BigelowPTennessee Tech
Ja’kheo MitchellDBUtah State
Quinton CannonLBWestern Michigan
Anthony EnechukwuDBWestern Michigan
Henry Wilson Jr.WRWestern Michigan
Josh SternsWRWestern Kentucky
Ze’Vian CapersWRWestern Kentucky
Marquis BlackDLWestern Kentucky

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Schedule

[6] [7]

Game summaries

vs. Wofford

See also: 2024 Wofford Terriers football team.

Statistics WOFGWEB
First downs 21 16
Total yards 379 300
Rushing yards 119 62
Passing yards 260 235
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–35–0 18–28–0
Time of possession 36:11 23:49
Team Category Player Statistics
Wofford Passing Amari Odom 22/35, 260 yards, 1 TD
Rushing J.T. Smith Jr. 12 carries, 47 yards
Receiving Kyle Watkins 7 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 18/28, 238 yards 1 TD
Rushing Edward Saydee 10 carries, 46 yards 1 TD
Receiving Ze'Vian Capers 6 receptions, 73 yards

at James Madison (FBS)

See also: 2024 James Madison Dukes football team.

Statistics GWEBJMU
First downs 16 15
Total yards 269 285
Rushing yards 109 150
Passing yards 160 135
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 17–30–2 14–22
Time of possession 33:58 26:02
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 17/30, 160 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 22 carries, 87 yards
Receiving Camden Overton 5 receptions, 65 yards
James Madison Passing 14/22, 135 yards
Rushing George Pettaway 10 carries, 84 yards
Receiving George Pettaway 4 receptions, 32 yards

at Charlotte (FBS)

See also: 2024 Charlotte 49ers football team.

Statistics GWEBCLT
First downs 18 20
Total yards 390 349
Rushing yards 50 13
Passing yards 340 336
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–38–2 27–35–1
Time of possession 32:30 27:30
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 23/37, 340 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 11 carries, 42 yards
Receiving Anthony Lowe 7 receptions, 122 yards, 1 TD
Charlotte Passing Deshawn Purdie 16/23, 194 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Hahsaun Wilson 6 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Bryce Kennon 5 receptions, 70 yards

at Presbyterian

See also: 2024 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team.

Statistics GWEBPRES
First downs 26 15
Total yards 485 322
Rushing yards 247 25
Passing yards 238 297
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–28–1 22–36–0
Time of possession 37:22 22:38
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 19/26, 238 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Carson Gresock 22 carries, 134 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Giovanni Adopte 5 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD
Presbyterian Passing Collin Hurst 14/22, 199 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Antonio Wright 4 carries, 16 yards
Receiving Cincere Gill 2 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD

vs. Tennessee Tech

See also: 2024 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football team.

Statistics TNTC GWEB
First downs 21 22
Total yards 414 329
Rushing yards 340 103
Passing yards 74 226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 5–10–0 27–41–2
Time of possession 24:42 31:21
Team Category Player Statistics
Tennessee Tech Passing Jordyn Potts 5/10, 74 yds, 1 TD
Rushing Aidan Littles 10 carries, 118 yards, 1 TD
Receiving D.J. Linkins 2 receptions, 48 yards, 1 TD
Gardner–Webb Passing Ren Hefley 13/20, 116 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Carson Gresock 13 carries, 86 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jordan Bly 6 receptions, 6 yards, 1 TD

at UT Martin

See also: 2024 UT Martin Skyhawks football team.

Statistics GWEBUTM
First downs 17 21
Total yards 303 402
Rushing yards 146 235
Passing yards 157 167
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 15–24–1 15–25–0
Time of possession 29:21 30:39
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 10/14, 145 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 17 carries, 112 yards
Receiving Giovanni Adopte 3 receptions, 52 yards
UT Martin Passing Kinkead Dent 15/23, 167 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Patrick Smith 15 carries, 128 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Tyler Dostin 3 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD

vs. Lindenwood

See also: 2024 Lindenwood Lions football team.

Statistics LIN GWEB
First downs 23 32
Total yards 457 491
Rushing yards 213 306
Passing yards 244 185
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 12–27–1 16–21–0
Time of possession 27:44 32:16
Team Category Player Statistics
Lindenwood Passing Nate Glantz 12/27, 244 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Steve Hall 11 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jeff Caldwell 6 receptions, 174 yards, 1 TD
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 16/21, 185 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Quasean Holmes 26 carries, 156 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jordan Bly 4 receptions, 52 yards, 2 TD

at No. 6 Southeast Missouri State

See also: 2024 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football team.

Statistics GWEBSEMO
First downs 13 25
Total yards 274 432
Rushing yards 107 120
Passing yards 167 312
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–31–2 35–58–2
Time of possession 25:56 34:04
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 14/31, 167 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 13 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Edward Saydee 4 receptions, 84 yards, 1 TD
Southeast Missouri State Passing Paxton DeLaurent 35/58, 312 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Cole Ruble 16 carries, 122 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Dorian Anderson 7 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD

at Charleston Southern

See also: 2024 Charleston Southern Buccaneers football team.

Statistics GWEBCHSO
First downs 24 13
Total yards 346 222
Rushing yards 124 94
Passing yards 222 128
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–29–0 13–27–1
Time of possession 37:04 22:56
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 17/24, 212 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Edward Saydee 25 carries, 86 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Taylor Shields 4 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD
Charleston Southern Passing Kaleb Jackson 13/27, 128 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Tyson Greenwade 15 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Noah Jennings 4 receptions, 53 yards

vs. Eastern Illinois

See also: 2024 Eastern Illinois Panthers football team.

Statistics EIU GWEB
First downs 21 25
Total yards 465 464
Rushing yards 7 127
Passing yards 458 337
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–36–1 26–34–0
Time of possession 27:46 32:14
Team Category Player Statistics
Eastern Illinois Passing Pierce Holley 20/36, 458 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Rushing MJ Flowers 15 carries, 45 yards
Receiving Cooper Willman 11 receptions, 291 yards, 3 TD
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 26/34, 337 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Carson Gresock 9 carries, 50 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Taylor Shields 3 receptions, 86 yards

vs. Tennessee State

See also: 2024 Tennessee State Tigers football team.

Statistics TNST GWEB
First downs 19 18
Total yards 363 333
Rushing yards 143 126
Passing yards 220 207
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–31–0 19–43–1
Time of possession 32:19 27:41
Team Category Player Statistics
Tennessee State Passing Draylen Ellis 18/28, 220 yds, 2 TD
Rushing Jaden McGill 15 carries, 100 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Karate Brenson 8 receptions, 82 yards
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 19/43, 207 yds, 1 INT
Rushing Edward Saydee 18 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Camden Overton 7 receptions, 74 yards

at Western Illinois

See also: 2024 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team.

Statistics GWEB WIU
First downs 25 21
Total yards 348 511
Rushing yards 55 81
Passing yards 293 430
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 28–47–0 24–34–1
Time of possession 30:56 29:04
Team Category Player Statistics
Gardner–Webb Passing Tyler Ridell 23/35, 234 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Quasean Holmes 9 carries, 24 yards
Receiving Anthony Lowe 5 receptions, 84 yards
Western Illinois Passing Nathan Lamb 23/33, 352 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Torrance Farmer Jr. 16 carries, 58 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Matthew Henry 6 receptions, 210 yards, 2 TD

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UT Martin Voted 2024 Preseason Big South-OVC Football Association Favorite . www.bigsouthovcfootball.com . July 17, 2024 . 20 November 2024 . en.
  2. Web site: 2024 FCS-to-FCS Transfers . herosports . en.
  3. Web site: 2024 FBS-to-FCS Transfers . herosports . en.
  4. Web site: 2024 FCS-to-FBS Transfers . herosports . en.
  5. Web site: 2024 Gardner-Webb Football Transfer Portal . on3 . en.
  6. Web site: 2024 Gardner-Webb Football Schedule . FBSchedules.com . 10 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Schedule 2024 . ESPN . 10 April 2024.

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