Week 5
Final
1978 Southern
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Appalachian State | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Marshall | 1 | 10 | .091 |
The Citadel | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Western Carolina | 6 | 5 | .545 |
Chattanooga | 7 | 3 | .700 |
Furman | 8 | 3 | .727 |
VMI | 3 | 8 | .273 |
Game Summary
The Western Carolina Catamounts emerged victorious over the Marshall Thundering Herd, 21 to 14, on September 30, 1978.