Samford Bulldogs @ Western Carolina Catamounts
0-4, 0-2 Southern
35
0-4, 0-2 Southern
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAM | 6 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 35 |
WCU | 14 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 50 |
1-3, 1-0 Southern
50
1-3, 1-0 Southern
Game Leaders
456
Q. CrittendonQB
35/53, 3 TD, 1 INT
456
582
T. DickensQB
35/46, 6 TD
582
56
C.J. EvansRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
56
56
M. TownsendRB
13 CAR
56
122
J. GibsonWR
9 REC
122
107
C. ReidRB
4 REC, 3 TD
107
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None
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2
S. MorrisDT
2
9
J. MosleyLB
9
11
H. SykesCB
11
Team Stats
576
Total Yards
733
1
Turnovers
1
34
1st Downs
31
5-47
Penalties
16-145
7/15
3rd Down
8/12
0/1
4th Down
1/3
30:13
Possession
29:47
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 34 | 31 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 | 8-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 576 | 733 |
| Passing | 456 | 582 |
| Comp/Att | 35/53 | 35/46 |
| Yards per pass | 8.6 | 12.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 120 | 151 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 3.4 | 4.9 |
| Penalties | 5-47 | 16-145 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:13 | 29:47 |
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 |
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