OK, sports fans, it’s time to pick the MSU/Gardner-Webb score. But, we’re going to add a little twist this week.
Since the defending national champs, Florida Gators, visit our state, let’s also pick their score with Ole Miss, too. Plus, what’s more likely to happen – MSU getting beat or Ole Miss winning?
So, that’s three things to provide.
Now, show me what you’ve got.
Did you know . . .
• Gardner-Webb is 1-1 against teams from Mississippi, having lost to Millsaps 21-12 in 1970 before defeating Belhaven 54-7 in 2005.
• The Runnin’ Bulldogs have never played an SEC team and have battled a Division I foe just once – a 36-14 setback to MAC favorite Ohio on Sept. 1.
• GW received six votes in this week’s Division I-AA poll.
• Defensive end Brian Johnston is considered an NFL pick lock.
• Gardner-Webb is located in Boiling Springs, N.C., and is a member of the Big South Conference.
• The Bulldogs’ roster is comprised of 57 freshmen and sophomores.
• The average height and weight of GW linemen is 6-foot-4 1/2 and 314 pounds, respectively.
• Gardner-Webb was founded in 1905 and currently has an enrollment of 4,000.
• The Runnin’ Bulldogs return 21 starters from last year’s 6-5 team.
• GW is averaging 20.5 points and allowing 21.0
