Samford Bulldogs @ Elon Phoenix
2-2, 0-2 Away
17
2-2, 0-2 Away
4-1, 2-1 Home
23
4-1, 2-1 Home
Game Leaders
183
D. TaliaferroQB
18/29, 1 TD, 1 INT
183
291
S. RiddleQB
18/33, 2 TD, 3 INT
291
118
C. EvansRB
23 CAR, 1 TD
118
97
B. NewsomeRB
18 CAR
97
48
R. HawkinsWR
3 REC
48
106
A.J. HarrisRB
3 REC, 1 TD
106
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9
T. WilsonCB
9
Team Stats
357
Total Yards
409
2
Turnovers
3
21
1st Downs
19
2-20
Penalties
2-30
3/12
3rd Down
6/15
2/3
4th Down
2/2
20:04
Possession
16:36
Game Information
Elon, NC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 | 6-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 357 | 409 |
| Passing | 183 | 291 |
| Comp/Att | 18/29 | 18/33 |
| Yards per pass | 6.3 | 8.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing | 174 | 118 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Penalties | 2-20 | 2-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 20:04 | 16:36 |
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 |
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| Villanova | 7-1 | 12-3 |
| New Hampshire | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Monmouth | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| William & Mary | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Maine | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Elon | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Campbell | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Bryant | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| UAlbany | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Hampton | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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