Samford Bulldogs @ Kennesaw State Owls
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - FIRST ROUND
8-4, 3-3 Away
17
8-4, 3-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAM | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
KENN | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
11-1, 7-0 Home
28
11-1, 7-0 Home
Game Leaders
396
D. HodgesQB
39/66, 1 TD, 1 INT
396
54
C. BurksQB
5/11, 2 TD
54
21
R. AdamsRB
8 CAR, 1 TD
21
120
S. TerryRB
8 CAR
120
186
C. ShellingWR
12 REC, 1 TD
186
35
J. McKenzieRB
2 REC
35
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Team Stats
454
Total Yards
383
1
Turnovers
1
28
1st Downs
15
3-20
Penalties
6-22
9/19
3rd Down
8/16
2/4
4th Down
2/2
31:25
Possession
28:35
Game Information
Kennesaw, GA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 28 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-19 | 8-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 454 | 383 |
| Passing | 396 | 54 |
| Comp/Att | 39/66 | 5/11 |
| Yards per pass | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 58 | 329 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 50 |
| Yards per rush | 2.3 | 6.6 |
| Penalties | 3-20 | 6-22 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:25 | 28:35 |
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 |
| Conference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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