Samford edges Furman 26-20
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Devlin Hodges threw for two touchdowns as Samford edged Furman 26-20 in a regular season closer on Saturday afternoon.
Hodges completed 25 of 37 passes for 305 yards for the Bulldogs (8-3, 6-2 Southern Conference). His favorite target was Kelvin McKnight who had 179 yards and a score on 10 receptions. Roland Adams ran for 70 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
Hodges threw a 29-yard scoring strike to McKnight to cap the first drive of the second half and give the Bulldogs the lead for good, 23-17, with 13:11 to go in the third. Shaheed Salmon closed the door on Furman's comeback hopes with an interception of a P.J. Blazejowski pass with 1:12 to play.
Jordan Weaver kicked two field goals during the game, including one from 46 yards early in the fourth.
Blazejowski threw for 229 yards for the Paladins (7-4, 6-2) and was intercepted once.
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2024 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Chattanooga | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Samford | 3-4 | 4-7 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Wofford | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 2-5 | 3-8 |
| VMI | 1-7 | 1-11 |
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