The Citadel Bulldogs football team has been described as the most talented squad the program has fielded in years, according to a report from the Aiken Standard. The Bulldogs are hoping that increased talent will translate into more victories during the upcoming season.
Andrew Miller of the Aiken Standard reported on October 29, 2026, that optimism surrounds the Charleston, South Carolina-based program as they prepare for the new campaign. The Citadel competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision as a member of the Southern Conference.



