Western Carolina Catamounts @ Samford Bulldogs
Game Leaders

196
Z. BrindiseQB
16/32, 2 TD, 1 INT
196

124
D. TaliaferroQB
14/25, 1 TD, 1 INT
124

83
M. VaughnRB
30 CAR
83

99
F. TrussRB
12 CAR, 1 TD
99

74
G. GreenWR
4 REC, 1 TD
74

44
K. ClayWR
5 REC, 1 TD
44

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Team Stats
368
Total Yards
467
1
Turnovers
1
20
1st Downs
23
5-55
Penalties
5-49
7/23
3rd Down
8/17
1/3
4th Down
0/0
21:01
Possession
15:39
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
1st Quarter
Touchdown
13:38 - 1st
0
WCU
6
SAM
SAMFORD rush for a touchdown.
sam drive: 1 play 61 yards, 00:11 sam td, 0:11
Extra Point
13:38 - 1st
0
WCU
7
SAM
SAMFORD Extra point GOOD.
sam drive: 1 play 61 yards, 00:11 sam td, 0:11
Touchdown
12:20 - 1st
6
WCU
7
SAM
WESTRN CAROLINA pass complete for a touchdown.
wcu drive: 1 play 25 yards, 00:08 wcu td, 0:08
Extra Point
12:20 - 1st
7
WCU
7
SAM
WESTRN CAROLINA Extra point GOOD.
wcu drive: 1 play 25 yards, 00:08 wcu td, 0:08
Touchdown
10:46 - 1st
7
WCU
13
SAM
SAMFORD rush for a touchdown.
sam drive: 7 plays 73 yards, 01:26 sam td, 1:26
Extra Point
10:46 - 1st
7
WCU
14
SAM
SAMFORD Extra point GOOD.
sam drive: 7 plays 73 yards, 01:26 sam td, 1:26
Touchdown
9:36 - 1st
7
WCU
20
SAM
SAMFORD interception return for a touchdown.
wcu drive: 3 plays 5 yards, 01:00 wcu int, 1:00
Extra Point
9:36 - 1st
7
WCU
21
SAM
SAMFORD Extra point GOOD.
sam drive: 0 plays 0 yards, 00:00 sam td, 0:00
Field Goal
5:52 - 1st
10
WCU
21
SAM
WESTRN CAROLINA 26 yard field goal GOOD.
wcu drive: 12 plays 66 yards, 03:36 wcu fg, 3:36
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:03 - 2nd
16
WCU
21
SAM
SAMFORD fumbled.
sam drive: 3 plays 1 yard, 00:42 sam int, 0:42
Extra Point
14:03 - 2nd
17
WCU
21
SAM
WESTRN CAROLINA Extra point GOOD.
wcu drive: 0 plays 1 yard, 00:00 wcu td, 0:00
Touchdown
13:49 - 2nd
17
WCU
27
SAM
SAMFORD kickoff return for a touchdown.
wcu drive: 0 plays 1 yard, 00:00 wcu td, 0:00
Extra Point
13:49 - 2nd
17
WCU
28
SAM
SAMFORD Extra point GOOD.
sam drive: 0 plays 82 yards, 00:00 sam td, 0:00
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
17
WCU
31
SAM
SAMFORD 39 yard field goal GOOD.
sam drive: 12 plays 58 yards, 03:06 sam fg, 3:06
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
8:40 - 3rd
17
WCU
38
SAM
SAMFORD rush for a touchdown.
sam drive: 6 plays 63 yards, 01:41 sam td, 1:41
Extra Point
8:40 - 3rd
17
WCU
38
SAM
SAMFORD Extra point GOOD.
sam drive: 6 plays 63 yards, 01:41 sam td, 1:41
Touchdown
4:07 - 3rd
17
WCU
44
SAM
SAMFORD pass complete for a touchdown.
sam drive: 11 plays 70 yards, 03:06 sam td, 3:06
Extra Point
4:07 - 3rd
17
WCU
45
SAM
SAMFORD Extra point GOOD.
sam drive: 11 plays 70 yards, 03:06 sam td, 3:06
Touchdown
1:43 - 3rd
23
WCU
45
SAM
WESTRN CAROLINA pass complete for a touchdown.
wcu drive: 7 plays 58 yards, 02:19 wcu td, 2:19
Extra Point
1:43 - 3rd
24
WCU
45
SAM
WESTRN CAROLINA Extra point GOOD.
wcu drive: 7 plays 58 yards, 02:19 wcu td, 2:19
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:53 - 4th
24
WCU
51
SAM
SAMFORD pass complete for a touchdown.
sam drive: 6 plays 68 yards, 01:42 sam td, 1:42
Extra Point
14:53 - 4th
24
WCU
52
SAM
SAMFORD Extra point GOOD.
sam drive: 6 plays 68 yards, 01:42 sam td, 1:42
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2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern ConferenceSouthern 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 |
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