A small-college powerhouse with an academic record boasting cumulative SAT scores higher than its enrollment, Wofford College joined the Southern Conference in 1996-97, has won five conference titles and regularly participates in the NCAA Division I-AA/FCS playoffs. The Terriers under longtime coach Mike Ayers played an "old-fashioned" wishbone option offense, stressing a hard-nosed running game. Josh Conklin succeeded Ayers before the 2018 season.
Gibbs Stadium, a 13,000-seat showplace, is nestled in the middle of the cozy campus, and a tie-in with the NFL's Carolina Panthers has provided for first-class facilities. Strolling through the beautiful Spartanburg campus to the stadium is a nostalgic treat.
How to enjoy a Terriers football weekend, inside or outside the stadium:
Getting tickets - Tickets are generally available for Wofford home games via the school's ticket office, or via StubHub.
Where to eat before the game - Cribbs Kitchen on Main is a fan favorite for breakfast or lunch, while Ike's Korner Grill is the spot to go for hamburgers. PGA TOUR player and Wofford grad William McGirt is partial to Wade's, a meat-and-three restaurant founded in 1947.
Where to celebrate after the game - Freight Yard Pub offers a changing selection of 14 taps and bottled beers, along with a full menu sure to please hungry Terriers fans. For scenic rooftop views of downtown Spartanburg, try Level 10.
Where to buy Wofford gear - Load up on black-and-gold Terrier gear at the Wofford Bookstore or the Wofford College Terriers Fan Store.
Where to tailgate with Terriers fans - A large choice of on-campus parking lots surrounding Gibbs Stadium are open for visitors on a first-come basis.
Where to purchase your tailgate fare - Ingles Market has three Spartanburg locations, the closest two on E. Main Street and S. Pine Street. Monster Subs on Blackstock Road is popular with deli-food fans.
Best Wofford game-day rituals - The most ardent Wofford fans have their own special tailgating spot: the Verandah Lot overlooking the south end zone. It's a great place to mingle with hardcore Terriers faithful.
What they're singing or dancing to - The school has no marching band for football. For basketball games, fans enjoy the Wofford College Thundering Terriers Pep Band.
