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
1st Quarter
Touchdown
4:37 - 1st
0
SAM
7
YSU
Shane Kuhn 1 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
11 plays, 59 yards, 4:45
Touchdown
1:57 - 1st
7
SAM
7
YSU
Kelvin McKnight 19 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Reece Everett Kick)
9 plays, 74 yards, 2:33
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
0:03 - 2nd
7
SAM
10
YSU
Zak Kennedy 25 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 26 yards, 3:42
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
13:03 - 3rd
7
SAM
17
YSU
Tevin McCaster 1 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:47
Touchdown
5:41 - 3rd
7
SAM
24
YSU
Martin Ruiz 1 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
12 plays, 74 yards, 6:42
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:13 - 4th
7
SAM
31
YSU
Jody Webb 6 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
11 plays, 81 yards, 6:29
Field Goal
10:37 - 4th
10
SAM
31
YSU
Reece Everett 20 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 62 yards, 1:30
Touchdown
9:49 - 4th
10
SAM
38
YSU
Jody Webb 62 Yd Run (Connor McFadden Kick)
2 plays, 74 yards, 0:41
Touchdown
6:42 - 4th
17
SAM
38
YSU
Kelvin McKnight 34 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Reece Everett Kick)
10 plays, 79 yards, 3:00
Touchdown
0:28 - 4th
24
SAM
38
YSU
Kelvin McKnight 4 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Reece Everett Kick)
10 plays, 79 yards, 2:13
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--SAM
100%
--YSU
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 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
NCAAF News
Stanford names NFL assistant Kris Richard defensive coordinator
The Stanford Cardinal have hired veteran NFL assistant Kris Richard as defensive coordinator under new coach Tavita Pritchard.
3h
TE Preston Howard rejoins Maryland after a season at Auburn
Tight end Preston Howard is returning to Maryland for his senior year after spending last season with Auburn, the Terps announced Thursday.
4h
Two Georgia football players charged with speeding at max limits
Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges.
5h