The third Socon team that was featured in this weekend's playoff games was defeated in a close one as the Wofford Terriers fell to the University of Northern Iowa, 28 to 21. Three turnovers and penalties were too costly for the Terriers to overcome, despite rushing for 457 yards in the game. For Wofford, Eric Breitenstein and Mitch Allen each had over 100 rushing yards. Breitenstein had 131 with three touchdowns and Allen had 156 rushing yards. The Panthers we led by quarterback Tirrell Rennie with 95 rushing yards and 7-of-12 passing for 67 yards and two touchdowns.Wofford got the ball back with 7:20 left in the fourth quarter. The Terriers were able to cover 88 yards in 15 plays
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Wofford’s Breitenstein named to Preseason All-America
Eric Breitenstein, who set a school rushing record at Wofford College last season, has been named a first-team FCS Preseason All-America by Consensus Draft Services. Breitenstein, a red-shirt junior who played at Watauga High from 2004-07, led the Southern Conference in rushing yards and touchdowns. The Terriers, thanks to Breitenstein, shared the Southern Conference championship with Appalachian State last season. The Terriers were eliminated by Georgia Southern in the FCS quarterfinals. ASU had two players selected. Linebacker Tony Bachman was named second team and offensive lineman Matt Ruff was named honorable mention. In all, the SoCon had 16 players selected to the team. Linebacker Kadarron Anderson of Furman and offensive guard Rodney Austin of Elon joined Breitenstein on the first team; wide receiver Aaron