Bryant welcomes Gardner-Webb for Family & Friends Weekend on Saturday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University football team returns home after a two-game road trip to face Gardner-Webb for Family & Friends Weekend at Beirne Stadium with a 1 PM kick-off.

The Particulars
Opponent: Gardner-Webb
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Watch Live: ESPN+
Live Stats: bryantbulldogs.com
Game Notes: Bryant | GWU

Series History

• This is the second meeting between the two teams. GWU and the Black & Gold had a shootout last season, with GWU earning the 48-40 victory. Zevi Eckhaus threw for 450 yards and three TDs, and Landon Ruggieri had a career-high 169 receiving yards.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

• Eckhaus is on the verge of history as he is 36 yards away from becoming the all-time leader in passing yards. He was named the Big South-OVC Offensive Player of the Week for his 338-yard and four-TD performance in the win at CSU.
• Fabrice Mukendi had his second consecutive game of two rushing touchdowns. He now has 13 career TDs.
• Tight ends have made a major impact on the Bulldog's offense this season. Konor Lathrop (4), Marc Taglieri Jr. (2), and AC White (1) have combined for seven TDs this season, which is 50% of the passing TDs this year.
• The Bulldogs have forced a turnover in every game this year.
• The Black and Gold also have blocked three punts and one FG on the season.
• Kenny Dyson Jr. hauled in his first INT since 2021 against the Bucs.
• Lake Ellis has tallied an INT in three consecutive games. He is the first Bulldog since 2008 to achieve this.
• Michael Otty had the only sack of the game last weekend. He has career highs in sacks (5), TKLs (33), and TFL (7).

A bit about the Running Bulldogs

• GWU comes into the matchup with a 4-4 record and a conference record of 2-1.
• Jaylen King has thrown for 554 yards and four TDs.
• Narii Gather has rushed for 480 yards and two TDs.
• Ty French leads the team in sacks with 4.5.
• All of GWU's wins have come at home.

 To get all the latest information and a behind-the-scenes look at Bryant Football, follow the program on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.