Western Carolina Catamounts @ Samford Bulldogs
0-5, 0-3 Away
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0-5, 0-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WCU | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAM | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
3-2, 3-0 Home
16
3-2, 3-0 Home
Game Leaders
115
Z. JaynesQB
12/19, 2 INT
115
103
D. TaliaferroQB
14/24
103
24
R. GrateRB
9 CAR
24
140
C. EvansRB
26 CAR, 1 TD
140
61
M. PittmanWR
5 REC
61
45
D. CovingtonWR
6 REC
45
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Team Stats
163
Total Yards
266
3
Turnovers
0
11
1st Downs
16
8-61
Penalties
4-45
6/13
3rd Down
5/16
0/0
4th Down
2/2
18:26
Possession
18:14
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 11 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-13 | 5-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 163 | 266 |
| Passing | 136 | 112 |
| Comp/Att | 12/19 | 14/24 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 48 | 163 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 1.6 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 8-61 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 18:26 | 18:14 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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