Samford Bulldogs @ North Dakota State Bison
FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
11-2, 5-2 Away
9
11-2, 5-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
NDSU | 0 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
11-2, 7-1 Home
27
11-2, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
336
Total Yards
360
1
Turnovers
1
19
1st Downs
21
4-45
Penalties
3-15
8/17
3rd Down
9/14
1/2
4th Down
0/1
20:55
Possession
39:05
Game Information
Fargo, ND
ESPN2ESPN+
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
1:25 - 2nd
0
SAM
7
NDSU
Joe Stoffel 2 Yd pass from Cam Miller (Griffin Crosa Kick)
12 plays, 69 yards, 7:28
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
0
SAM
10
NDSU
Griffin Crosa 44 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, 23 yards, 0:25
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:57 - 3rd
0
SAM
17
NDSU
TK Marshall 7 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
7 plays, 82 yards, 4:03
Touchdown
2:02 - 3rd
0
SAM
24
NDSU
Cam Miller 1 Yd Run (Griffin Crosa Kick)
12 plays, 63 yards, 7:15
4th Quarter
Field Goal
12:08 - 4th
3
SAM
24
NDSU
Zach Williams 28 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 66 yards, 4:54
Field Goal
6:04 - 4th
3
SAM
27
NDSU
Griffin Crosa 22 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 71 yards, 6:04
Touchdown
3:53 - 4th
9
SAM
27
NDSU
Chandler Smith 40 Yd pass from Michael Hiers (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:11
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--SAM
100%
--NDSU
According to ESPN Analytics
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 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| New Mexico | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| San Diego State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Fresno State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Hawai'i | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Air Force | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Nevada | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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