WCU vs East TN St matchup
The gist
ETSU opens SoCon football play Saturday against Western Carolina in the annual Blue Ridge Border Battle.
The rivalry game is the week's headline college matchup between the two schools.
How it unfolded
- Sep 21, 2026ETSU head coach Will Healy, running back Jason Albritton and defensive lineman Brenden LeBlanc spoke to the media at a press conference ahead of the Western Carolina game.
- Sep 23, 2026A prediction market listed a WCU vs ETSU spread for the Sept. 26 college football game.
- Sep 25, 2026ETSU football opens SoCon play with the annual Blue Ridge Border Battle against Western Carolina on Saturday.