Samford Bulldogs @ Western Carolina Catamounts
Game Leaders

315
M. HiersQB
21/34, 1 TD
315

262
C. GonzalesQB
29/35, 2 TD
262

26
J. StantonRB
7 CAR
26

170
D. ReidRB
27 CAR, 1 TD
170

96
T. KingWR
3 REC
96

79
A. ColomboWR
5 REC, 1 TD
79

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1.5
J. DavisDE
1.5

13
N. MartinLB
13

5
R. GattisonCB
5
Team Stats
361
Total Yards
546
1
Turnovers
0
15
1st Downs
34
4-55
Penalties
4-35
6/13
3rd Down
7/13
0/3
4th Down
1/2
18:51
Possession
41:09
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
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Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 15 | 34 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-13 | 7-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 361 | 546 |
| Passing | 315 | 262 |
| Comp/Att | 21/34 | 29/35 |
| Yards per pass | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 46 | 284 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 49 |
| Yards per rush | 2.0 | 5.8 |
| Penalties | 4-55 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 18:51 | 41:09 |
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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