Furman Paladins @ Samford Bulldogs
3-1, 1-0 Southern
31
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
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-17 | 5-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 377 | 389 |
| Passing | 272 | 319 |
| Comp/Att | 28/41 | 32/47 |
| Yards per pass | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 105 | 70 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Penalties | 6-65 | 3-21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 34:53 | 25:07 |
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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