2003 Wofford Terriers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2003 Wofford Terriers Wofford Terriers wordmark.svg 125 Southern Conference SoCon 3 12–2 8–0 Mike Ayers 16th Gibbs Stadium SoCon champion NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal L 9–24 vs. Delaware The 2003 Wofford Terriers football team was an American football team that represented Wofford College as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 2003 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their 16th year under head coachMike Ayers, the Terriers compiled an overall record of 12–2 with a conference mark of 8–0, and finished as SoCon champion. Wofford advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship playoffs, where they defeated North Carolina A&T and Western Kentucky before they lost at Delaware in the semifinals. Schedule 2003 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network Eastern August 30 2:00 p.m. l y y Air Force Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 0–49 40,111 DeBerry gets No. 150 The Daily Sentinel August 31, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110112386/deberry-gets-no-150/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 6 7:00 p.m. w y South Carolina State Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC 35–13 11,486 Wofford puts hurt on S.C. State, 35–13 The Times and Democrat September 7, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110119393/wofford-puts-hurt-on-sc-state-3513/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 20 7:00 p.m. w 25 Georgia Southern 6 Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC 20–14 9,648 Penalties prove Eagles' downfall The Atlanta Constitution September 21, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110119596/penalties-prove-eagles-downfall/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 27 7:00 p.m. w y 15 2003 Catawba Indians Catawba Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC 28–3 7,032 Wofford 28, Catawba 3 The State September 28, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110119839/wofford-28-catawba-3/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 4 4:00 p.m. w y 12 Chattanooga Finley Stadium Chattanooga, TN 42–14 7,409 Wofford 42, Chattanooga 14 The Charlotte Observer October 5, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110120006/wofford-42-chattanooga-14/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 11 1:30 p.m. w 8 Elon Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC 45–7 8,182 Bennett propels Wofford in rout The Beaufort Gazette October 12, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110120212/bennett-propels-wofford-in-rout/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 18 2:00 p.m. w y 8 Western Carolina Bob Waters Field at E. 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Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC 38–6 11,021 Cats fall hard, Terriers' tricks drop WCU from race Asheville Citizen-Times October 19, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110120388/cats-fall-hard-terriers-tricks-drop-wc/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 25 12:00 p.m. w 6 Appalachian State Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC 24–14 10,129 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89894198/wofford-finishes-the-job/ The State Wofford finishes the job October 26, 2003 September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 1 2:00 p.m. w y 5 The Citadel 25 Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC rivalry 42–16 20,863 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110120616/wofford-clinches-tie-for-southern-confer/ The Greenville News Wofford clinches tie for Southern Conference title November 2, 2003 September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 8 1:30 p.m. w 5 East Tennessee State Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC 28–14 8,871 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110120784/no-5-terriers-clinch-first-socon-title/ Johnson City Press No. 5 Terriers clinch first SoCon title, playoff spot November 9, 2003 September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 15 3:30 p.m. w y 4 Furman Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 7–6 rivalry 12,745 Terriers complete mission The Greenville News November 16, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110111774/terriers-complete-mission/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 29 12:30 p.m. w y 2 North Carolina A&T 18 Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC NCAA Division I-AA First Round 31–10 10,500 Zolman leads Wofford to postseason victory Asheville Citizen-Times November 30, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110121274/zolman-leads-wofford-to-postseason-victo/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com December 6 4:00 p.m. w y 2 Western Kentucky 9 Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal 34–17 7,500 Wofford grounds WKU's title hopes The Courier-Journal December 7, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110122130/wofford-grounds-wkus-title-hopes/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com December 13 1:00 p.m. l y y 2 Delaware 3 Delaware Stadium Newark, DE NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal ESPN2 9–24 14,351 Delaware tops Wofford, moves to I-AA final The Philadelphia Inquirer December 14, 2003 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110122363/delaware-tops-wofford-moves-to-i-aa-fin/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com https://woffordterriers.com/sports/football/schedule/2003 2003 Football Schedule woffordterriers.com July 17, 2025 References Wofford Category:Wofford Terriers football seasons Category:Southern Conference football champion seasons Wofford Wofford