Western Carolina Catamounts
SoCon
2023 Record: 7-4, 5-3
Coach: Kerwin Bell
Big Wins: 9/16 at Eastern Kentucky (27-24), 10/7 at Chattanooga (52-50)
Bad Losses: 10/28 Mercer (38-45), 11/18 at VMI (24-27)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Desmond Reid, RB, 897 yards
Passing: Cole Gonzales, QB, 2,803 yards
Receiving: Censere Lee, WR, 792 yards
Tackles: Andreas Keaton, S, 67
Sacks: Jayelin Davis, DE, 3.5
Interceptions: Samaurie Dukes, CB, 3
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 184.7 (25th in nation, 1st in conference)
Passing Offense: 325.8 (2, 1)
Total Offense: 510.5 (1, 1)
Scoring Offense: 38.9 (3, 1)
Rushing Defense: 152.0 (60, 5)
Pass Defense: 221.1 (74, 6)
Total Defense: 373.1 (69, 6)
Scoring Defense: 27.8 (74, 7)
Turnover Margin: -0.60 (95, 6)
Sacks: 1.80 (70, 4)
Sacks Allowed: 0.80 (8, 2)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
| 1983 | First Round | Defeated Colgate |
| 1983 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Holy Cross |
| 1983 | Semifinals | Defeated Furman |
| 1983 | Championship | Lost to Southern Illinois |
*all team stats through 11/11
