Samford Bulldogs @ North Dakota State Bison
FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
11-2, 5-2 Away
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11-2, 5-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
NDSU | 0 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
11-2, 7-1 Home
27
11-2, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
336
Total Yards
360
1
Turnovers
1
19
1st Downs
21
4-45
Penalties
3-15
8/17
3rd Down
9/14
1/2
4th Down
0/1
20:55
Possession
39:05
Game Information
Fargo, ND
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-17 | 9-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 336 | 360 |
| Passing | 279 | 194 |
| Comp/Att | 30/47 | 15/18 |
| Yards per pass | 5.9 | 10.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 57 | 166 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 48 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Penalties | 4-45 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 20:55 | 39:05 |
SAM @ NDSU Videos
Cam Miller runs for 1-yard TD
Tk Marshall powers past defense for 12-yard run
Tk Marshall runs for 7-yard TD
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 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| New Mexico | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| San Diego State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Fresno State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Hawai'i | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Air Force | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Nevada | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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