Samford Bulldogs @ Youngstown State Penguins
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - FIRST ROUND
7-5, 2-5 Away
24
7-5, 2-5 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 24 |
| 7 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
9-3, 7-0 Home
38
9-3, 7-0 Home
Game Leaders
372
D. HodgesQB
33/51, 3 TD
372
142
H. WellsQB
8/12
142
15
D. HodgesQB
11 CAR
15
174
J. WebbRB
27 CAR, 2 TD
174
147
K. HamiltonWR
11 REC
147
41
K. RaderTE
1 REC
41
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Team Stats
396
Total Yards
431
0
Turnovers
1
23
1st Downs
21
1-15
Penalties
2-10
5/13
3rd Down
11/17
0/0
4th Down
1/1
21:02
Possession
38:58
Game Information
Youngstown, OH
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 | 11-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 396 | 431 |
| Passing | 372 | 142 |
| Comp/Att | 33/51 | 8/12 |
| Yards per pass | 7.3 | 11.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 24 | 289 |
| Rushing Attempts | 17 | 60 |
| Yards per rush | 1.4 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 1-15 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 21:02 | 38:58 |
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 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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