Wofford College opened the 2026 football season in dominant fashion, routing The Citadel 42-14 at Gibbs Stadium.
Quarterback J.T. Fayard orchestrated the offense, throwing for 176 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Gerald Modest Jr. powered the ground attack with 105 yards and a pair of scores.
A milestone night for Modest
Modest’s performance marked his first career 100‑yard rushing game, underscoring the depth of the Terriers’ attack.
The defense added two pivotal moments: a blocked punt return by Davis Penn that resulted in a touchdown and an interception of a pass by Ky’Ree Murphy that halted a Citadel drive.
Ending streaks
The victory snapped three separate skids: a five‑game losing streak in season openers, a five‑game slide in home openers and a five‑game drought in SoCon openers. It also improved Wofford’s all‑time series lead over The Citadel to 45‑34‑1 after the 90th meeting between the schools.
Attendance at Gibbs Stadium reached 7,486, reflecting growing enthusiasm for the program as it looks to build on the early win.