2019 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team
The 2019 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team represented Gardner–Webb University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by seventh-year head coach Carroll McCray and played their home games at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium. They were members of the Big South Conference. They finished the season 3–9, 1–5 in Big South play to finish in a three-way tie for fifth place. On November 24, 2019, Carroll McCray was fired, he finished with a record of 27–53. Previous season. The Runnin' Bulldogs finished the 2018 season  3–8, 2–3 in Big South play to finish in fourth place. Preseason. Big South poll. In the Big South preseason poll released on July 21, 2019, the Runnin' Bulldogs were predicted to finish in fifth place. Preseason All–Big South team. The Runnin' Bulldogs had three players selected to the preseason all-Big South team. Offense Brandon Leahey – OL Defense John Singleton – DL Darien Reynolds – LB