The Wofford College football team reported to campus Tuesday. After a day of move-in and meetings, they took the field for their 1st practice Wednesday. Over 100 players reported to fall camp. The teams returns a total of 14 starters from last season. That includes five on offense, 7 on defense and two returning specialists.
Shawn Watson comes into his 1st full year as Wofford's Head Coach. He took over on an interim basis , when Josh Conklin resigned in October of last season. The Terriers went 3-3 in 6 games under Watson last season after starting 0-5.
The first practice began at 7 AM Wednesday morning and lasted two hours. The team worked primarily on implementing the systems on offense and defense, along with several team periods.
“I was pleased that we got the tempo that we expected and we had really good first day execution,” said head coach Shawn Watson. “There was a lot of good carry over from the spring and summer. Today was about getting everyone reacclimated back to football. We have such a great football tradition here at Wofford and we are all grateful to be a part of it. I want these guys to make their own chapter of that history.”
Practice will be held on the turf practice field until the end of Carolina Panther training camp and will last approximately two hours.
The Terriers will open the 2023 season on Saturday, September 2 at Pittsburgh. The home slate begins on Saturday, September 16 against Presbyterian College. Season tickets are still available by calling the Wofford Ticket Office at 864-597-4090.