CARROLLTON, GA. Wingate quarterback Cody Haffly of Locust Grove, Ga., made sure his first collegiate appearance in his home state was a memorable one.

He led the Bulldogs to a 10-7 college football victory over West Georgia on Saturday.

Haffly completed 26-of-38 passes for 343 yards. He scored the Bulldogs' only touchdown on a 1-yard run in the third quarter. Wingate first team pre-season All-American receiver Perry Floyd had 11 catches for 171 yards.

The game was the season opener for both teams. Wingate coach Joe Reich has a 10-0 overall record in season openers.

Wingate will visit Valdosta State (Ga.) next Saturday at 7 p.m.

The Wolves and the Bulldogs battled to a 0-0 tie at halftime. Wingate of the South Atlantic Conference had a late second quarter chance in the red zone, but a tipped pass was intercepted by West Georgia junior defensive end Antoine Moore.

Wingate scored on back-to-back third quarter possessions to give the Bulldog defense the cushion it would need. Haffly hit redshirt senior wide receiver Delric Ellington of Charlotte for a 35-yard reception on the first play of the drive.

The drive lasted 10 plays and 65 yards, as Haffly called his own number on the final play of the drive. Bulldogs redshirt senior place kicker RP Lopez hit the extra point to give the visitors a 7-0 lead with 7:36 remaining in the third frame.

Elsewhere

WINONA STATE 24, CARSON NEWMAN 21: For the second straight year, Winona State spoiled host Carson-Newman's opener.

Curtis Dewberry's 4-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter provided the winning points for Winona State (1-0).

Carson-Newman outgained Winona State 366-359 in total offense but turned the ball over three times, including twice inside the Warriors' 25.

VIRGINIA STATE 30, LIVINGSTONE 6: The Livingstone College football team fell in its season-opener on the road. Livingstone quarterback Curtis Edens completed seven passes for 130 yards and Miles Harris led the Blue Bears on the ground with 42 yards

TUSCULUM 40 CHARLESTON (W.Va.) 0: Tusculum scored on its four possessions, and converted two turnovers into 14 points as the Pioneers shut down visiting Charleston in the season-opener for both teams.

Tusculum's offense had 456 yards, including 251 passing by senior quarterback Corey Russell.

Russell completed 22-of-31 passes, including three touchdowns. He pushed his career yardage total to 6,041.

Tusculum's defense got a shutout in its home opener for the second straight season. The Pioneers surrendered 301 yards, but forced three turnovers, including a pair of interceptions.

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN 35, ST. PAUL'S (Va.) 28: Host Wesleyan won its season opener.