Western Carolina Catamounts @ Samford Bulldogs
7-5, 6-2 Southern
47
7-5, 6-2 Southern
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WCU | 14 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 47 |
SAM | 0 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 42 |
4-7, 3-4 Southern
42
4-7, 3-4 Southern
Game Leaders
Team Stats
482
Total Yards
568
2
Turnovers
3
28
1st Downs
26
7-64
Penalties
6-50
9/18
3rd Down
6/12
2/2
4th Down
1/2
36:41
Possession
23:19
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
ESPN+
1st Quarter
Touchdown
9:43 - 1st
7
WCU
0
SAM
De'Andre Tamarez 29 Yd pass from Taron Dickens (Christian Lowery Kick)
3 plays, 28 yards, 0:55
Touchdown
5:44 - 1st
14
WCU
0
SAM
Isaiah Johnson 6 Yd pass from Taron Dickens (Christian Lowery Kick)
7 plays, 72 yards, 2:07
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
13:50 - 2nd
14
WCU
7
SAM
Quincy Crittendon 48 Yd Run (Jacob Gettman Kick)
6 plays, 72 yards, 1:38
Field Goal
8:49 - 2nd
17
WCU
7
SAM
Christian Lowery 37 Yd Field Goal
14 plays, 55 yards, 5:01
Touchdown
4:20 - 2nd
17
WCU
14
SAM
Quincy Crittendon 31 Yd Run (Jacob Gettman Kick)
7 plays, 62 yards, 1:52
Touchdown
2:22 - 2nd
23
WCU
14
SAM
AJ Colombo 14 Yd pass from Taron Dickens (Christian Lowery PAT failed)
5 plays, 65 yards, 1:58
Touchdown
0:21 - 2nd
30
WCU
14
SAM
Jordy Lowery 92 Yd Interception Return (Christian Lowery Kick)
7 plays, 60 yards, 1:53
Touchdown
0:01 - 2nd
37
WCU
14
SAM
CJ Williams 73 Yd Return of Blocked Field Goal (Christian Lowery Kick)
3 plays, 34 yards, 0:13
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
13:55 - 3rd
37
WCU
21
SAM
E. Jai Mason 6 Yd pass from Quincy Crittendon (Jacob Gettman Kick)
3 plays, 51 yards, 0:59
Touchdown
13:04 - 3rd
37
WCU
28
SAM
Quincy Crittendon 19 Yd Run (Jacob Gettman Kick)
2 plays, 28 yards, 0:23
Touchdown
3:24 - 3rd
37
WCU
35
SAM
Micah Kelly 85 Yd Run (Jacob Gettman Kick)
3 plays, 85 yards, 0:29
4th Quarter
Touchdown
13:45 - 4th
44
WCU
35
SAM
Jalynn Williams 1 Yd Run (Christian Lowery Kick)
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:39
Field Goal
5:07 - 4th
47
WCU
35
SAM
Christian Lowery 23 Yd Field Goal
16 plays, 64 yards, 6:54
Touchdown
0:33 - 4th
47
WCU
42
SAM
Quincy Crittendon 1 Yd Run (Jacob Gettman Kick)
15 plays, 73 yards, 4:28
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--WCU
0%
--SAM
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 |
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