Alabama State Hornets @ Samford Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
SAM | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
Witherspoon's TD proves the difference in Samford's 12-7 win over Alabama State
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Damonta Witherspoon's 1-yard plunge gave Samford the points it needed to edge Alabama State 12-7 on Saturday night for the Bulldogs' first win of the season.
Witherspoon's TD completed a 13-play, 54-yard drive midway through the third quarter though the Bulldogs (1-2) failed to convert their 2-point run try.
Alabama State (1-2) got the ball back with five minutes left on its 20 but lost 8 yards on its final possession.
The Hornets took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Marcus Harris II went around right end for a 14-yard TD.
Samford got its first points on Quincy Crittendon's 5-yard pass to Iaan Cousin in the right corner on a drive sparked by a 46-yard Crittendon-to-Cousin connection. The Bulldogs' PAT was blocked.
Crittendon was 19-of-25 passing for 185 yards and was intercepted once. Witherspoon rushed for 126 yards on 23 carries.
Samford outgained Alabama State 305-209.
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Game Information
Birmingham, AL
2025 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State | 5-1 | 7-2 |
| Alabama State | 5-1 | 7-2 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-2 | 5-5 |
| Florida A&M | 3-2 | 4-5 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-5 | 4-6 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-5 | 1-8 |
| Southwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 5-1 | 7-3 |
| Grambling | 4-2 | 7-3 |
| Alcorn State | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| Texas Southern | 3-3 | 4-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-4 | 3-6 |
| Southern | 0-6 | 1-9 |
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 7-0 | 8-1 |
| Western Carolina | 5-1 | 6-4 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 5-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| The Citadel | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| Wofford | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| Furman | 3-4 | 5-5 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-9 |
| VMI | 0-6 | 1-9 |
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