Samford Bulldogs @ Auburn Tigers
1-2, 0-2 Away
13
1-2, 0-2 Away
3-0, 2-0 Home
45
3-0, 2-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
218
Total Yards
562
2
Turnovers
3
12
1st Downs
26
1-5
Penalties
5-45
5/14
3rd Down
7/14
1/2
4th Down
2/3
26:32
Possession
33:28
Game Information
Auburn, AL
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
9:31 - 2nd
0
SAM
7
AUB
Shane Hooks 32 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)
3 plays, 78 yards, 0:59
Touchdown
3:04 - 2nd
0
SAM
14
AUB
Payton Thorne 5 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:05
Field Goal
0:41 - 2nd
0
SAM
17
AUB
Alex McPherson 22 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 51 yards, 1:59
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
8:30 - 3rd
0
SAM
24
AUB
Robby Ashford 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
13 plays, 76 yards, 6:25
Touchdown
6:35 - 3rd
7
SAM
24
AUB
Chandler Smith 36 Yd pass from Michael Hiers (Wilson Beaverstock Kick)
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:55
Touchdown
4:29 - 3rd
7
SAM
31
AUB
Jarquez Hunter 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
5 plays, 58 yards, 1:58
Touchdown
0:57 - 3rd
13
SAM
31
AUB
Michael Hiers 3 Yd Run (Wilson Beaverstock PAT failed)
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:57
4th Quarter
Touchdown
9:44 - 4th
13
SAM
38
AUB
Payton Thorne 18 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:36
Touchdown
5:32 - 4th
13
SAM
45
AUB
Micah Riley 32 Yd pass from Robby Ashford (Marshall Meyers Kick)
6 plays, 76 yards, 2:34
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--SAM
100%
--AUB
According to ESPN Analytics
2026 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Furman | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| VMI | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Sources: Tom Herman to join FSU as assistant to Mike Norvell
Florida State will hire former Texas, Houston and Florida Atlantic coach Tom Herman for this season, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg Monday, and the 51-year-old who last coached in 2024 with the Owls, will become assistant to head coach Mike Norvell.
8h
Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
14h
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We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
18h