Charleston Southern edges Furman 24-20 with McCoy’s 2 TDs
- Rob McCoy Jr. threw two touchdown passes, leading Charleston Southern to a 24-20 victory over Furman.
- Furman briefly took the lead in the third quarter with a touchdown run, but a crucial turnover allowed Charleston Southern to regain control.
- The win marked Charleston Southern's first victory of the season, while Furman fell to 0-2.
On Saturday night in Greenview, S.C., Charleston Southern secured a narrow victory over Furman with a final score of 24-20. The game saw Rob McCoy Jr. lead the Buccaneers with two touchdown passes, both to Noah Jennings, giving Charleston Southern a 14-10 lead at halftime. Furman responded in the second half with a 1-yard touchdown run from Myion Hicks, taking a brief lead at 17-14. As the game progressed, Furman managed to close the gap with a 30-yard field goal from Ian Williams, making the score 21-20 with just under ten minutes remaining. However, a critical turnover occurred when Trey Hedden was sacked and fumbled on the Paladins' next possession. This turnover proved costly for Furman. Charleston Southern capitalized on the opportunity, driving down the field and concluding the drive with a 23-yard field goal from Reid Montgomery, extending their lead to 24-20 with only 2:18 left in the game. McCoy's performance was pivotal, completing 12 of 23 passes for 143 yards, while Jennings had an impressive game with seven receptions for 97 yards. Furman, now 0-2 for the season, struggled to maintain momentum after the turnover, despite Hedden's solid performance, completing 12 of 15 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown. The loss highlighted the challenges faced by the Paladins as they seek to turn their season around.