The Bulldogs were led by seventh year head coach Kevin Higgins and played their home games at Johnson Hagood Stadium.

SoCon coaches picked The Citadel to finish eight in the conference, ahead of only Western Carolina.

The Citadel rushed for 358 yards and four offensive touchdowns, with two each by QB Ben Dupree and RB Denard Robinson.

[6] The Citadel and VMI agreed to renew their series for six years beginning in 2011, alternating home fields.

[7] at Johnson Hagood Stadium (Charleston, SC) The Bulldogs had two extra points blocked and a missed field goal with 12 seconds remaining as Georgia Southern held on for a 14–12 win.