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Anderson faces Furman as college football season kicks off tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:07 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Anderson faces Furman as college football season kicks off tonight

Summary

Anderson and Furman will meet for the first time in college football tonight at Paladin Stadium at 7 PM. This game marks the beginning of the 2026 season. Anderson is in its third year under head coach Bobby Lamb, a former Furman head coach. Furman will introduce Michigan transfer Jake Garcia as their new starting quarterback. Presbyterian also hosts UVA-Wise at 7 PM after finishing last season with a 10-2 record.

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Key Details

•Anderson and Furman play their inaugural game this evening.
•Bobby Lamb leads Anderson against his former team.
•Furman features new starting quarterback Jake Garcia.
•Presbyterian hosts UVA-Wise at the same time.
•Furman aims to improve on last year’s 6-6 record.

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4:07 AMYahoo Sports — College football season begins for some area teams tonight

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SPARTANBURG, SC(WSPA)-Anderson and Furman will meet in football for the first time as the Trojans visit Paladin Stadium Thursday at 7pm to open the 2026 season. Anderson is in its third year as a competitive program under head coach Bobby Lamb, the former Furman head coach and one-time Paladins quarterback. He’ll go against his longtime […]
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