Full Breakdown
Campbell Upsets Top-25 Western Carolina 28-19
9/7/2026, 12:33:27 PM
Game Overview
A lightning-induced delay pushed the contest to the next morning, but Campbell capitalized on the restart. The Camels built an 18-point halftime lead and held on for a 28-19 victory over the nationally ranked Catamounts. The win gave Campbell its first 2-0 start since 2018 and marked the program’s second triumph over an FCS top-25 opponent, according to ESPN.
Offensive and Defensive Highlights
Quarterback Kamden Sixkiller threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for an eight-yard score; however, he recorded three interceptions. Wide receiver Spencer Jones posted a career-high 126 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Camels amassed 528 yards of total offense, the second consecutive 500-plus yard effort for the team.
Defensively, Campbell limited Western Carolina to a single net rushing yard—the second-best rush-defense performance in program history and the best against a non-conference foe. The Catamounts managed just 2-of-13 conversions on third down and were held to 1-yard rushing, while three Campbell defenders each recorded a sack and contributed multiple tackles-for-loss.
Official Statements & Responses
He also referenced Western Carolina’s “Kerwin Bell offense,” describing it as “air-it-out, move-it-around, score-a-lot-of-points”.
Verbatim Quotes
- “As an offense, our motto is explosive,” — Kamden Sixkiller
- “We still haven’t played our best game,” — Kamden Sixkiller
What’s Next
Campbell travels to The Swamp to face SEC opponent Florida the following Saturday, then returns home on Sept. 19 for its conference opener against North Carolina A&T. Western Carolina’s next game is at Cincinnati, with a home contest against Presbyterian slated for Sept. 19.
