Furman Paladins @ Samford Bulldogs
3-1, 1-0 Southern
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3-1, 1-0 Southern
0-5, 0-3 Southern
13
0-5, 0-3 Southern
Game Leaders
272
T. HeddenQB
28/41, 2 TD
272
252
Q. CrittendonQB
28/42, 2 TD, 1 INT
252
65
G. HallRB
16 CAR
65
22
B. StoberQB
3 CAR
22
88
E. JamesWR
7 REC
88
97
P. BirdWR
5 REC, 1 TD
97
2
J. StonekingDE
2
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11
L. McLaughlinLB
11
10
J. MosleyLB
10
Team Stats
377
Total Yards
389
0
Turnovers
3
17
1st Downs
23
6-65
Penalties
3-21
5/17
3rd Down
5/16
1/2
4th Down
1/3
34:53
Possession
25:07
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
1st Quarter
Touchdown
12:14 - 1st
7
FUR
0
SAM
Evan James 17 Yd Run (Ian Williams Kick)
9 plays, 82 yards, 2:43
Touchdown
1:21 - 1st
14
FUR
0
SAM
Joshua Burrell 7 Yd pass from Trey Hedden (Ian Williams Kick)
9 plays, 53 yards, 4:10
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
9:08 - 2nd
14
FUR
7
SAM
C.J. Evans 25 Yd pass from Quincy Crittendon (Ty Ippolito Kick)
8 plays, 83 yards, 2:30
Touchdown
0:48 - 2nd
21
FUR
7
SAM
Raleigh Herbert 47 Yd Interception Return (Ian Williams Kick)
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:28
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:37 - 3rd
28
FUR
7
SAM
Ja'Keith Hamilton 4 Yd pass from Trey Hedden (Ian Williams Kick)
5 plays, 50 yards, 2:33
Field Goal
1:15 - 3rd
31
FUR
7
SAM
Ian Williams 40 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 60 yards, 3:09
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:52 - 4th
31
FUR
13
SAM
Preston Bird 70 Yd pass from Quincy Crittendon (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
3 plays, 80 yards, 0:56
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--FUR
0%
--SAM
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-2 |
| 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 |
NCAAF News
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Kiffin: OC Weis Jr. to coach Ole Miss in CFP, then rejoin LSU
LSU assistant Charlie Weis Jr., who is part of new coach Lane Kiffin's staff with the Tigers, will be allowed to return to Ole Miss and serve as offensive coordinator through the College Football Playoff.
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