Furman
Paladins
2-7
Spread
-3
NCAAF Predictions
Furman Paladins vs The Citadel Bulldogs Predictions
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2:00pm EST at Johnson Hagood Stadium, Charleston, SC
@
The Citadel
Bulldogs
2-7
Spread
+3
50%
50%
Spread
Furman Paladins -3
The Citadel Bulldogs +3
Moneyline
Furman Paladins -162
The Citadel Bulldogs +130
Total
Over 41.5 (-113)
Under 41.5 (-110)
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Furman vs. The Citadel Prediction: Bulldogs Can Keep It Close
Analysis updated November 7, 2026 at 8:16 AM CST
Furman has won five straight meetings, but The Citadel’s rushing production and 33:02 average possession time support a lean toward the Bulldogs +3.
The Citadel can shorten the game
The Citadel Athletics reports that the Bulldogs average 192.1 rushing yards per game, third in the Southern Conference and 22nd in the FCS. Gavin Garcia contributes 85.4 rushing yards per game and has scored six touchdowns on 141 carries. That ground game can limit Furman’s possessions and help The Citadel stay within the 3-point spread.
The Bulldogs average 33:02 in possession time and have committed nine turnovers this season. Their defense also averages 2.22 sacks per game. Those numbers support a close-game case, although The Citadel’s 2-7 overall record and 0-5 conference mark make an outright win difficult to trust.
Furman has the rivalry edge
Furman is also 2-7 overall but has a 1-4 Southern Conference record. The Paladins have won five straight meetings, including 24-14 in 2025, and escaped Charleston with a 17-16 victory in 2024. That history makes Furman the more likely winner, but the recent one-point road result favors taking the points with The Citadel.
SPF lists Furman at -3 and -162 on the moneyline, with The Citadel at +3 and +130. The total is 41.5. Confirmed starters, injuries and current line movement are unavailable, so confidence remains low. The betting lean is The Citadel +3, with no play on the total.
Pick
Furman Paladins
Confidence
low
Betting lean
The Citadel Bulldogs +3