East Tennessee State Buccaneers @ Samford Bulldogs
4-0, 1-0 Southern
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4-0, 1-0 Southern
2-2, 1-1 Southern
48
2-2, 1-1 Southern
Game Leaders
291
T. RidellQB
21/35, 3 TD
291
582
L. WelchQB
56/73, 3 TD, 1 INT
582
168
Q. HolmesRB
24 CAR, 2 TD
168
73
L. WelchQB
10 CAR
73
113
W. HuzzieWR
8 REC, 1 TD
113
148
M. WashingtonWR
10 REC, 2 TD
148
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Team Stats
531
Total Yards
728
1
Turnovers
3
27
1st Downs
38
8-58
Penalties
5-45
6/12
3rd Down
13/20
0/0
4th Down
1/2
31:10
Possession
28:50
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 27 | 38 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 | 13-20 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 531 | 728 |
| Passing | 291 | 582 |
| Comp/Att | 21/35 | 56/73 |
| Yards per pass | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 240 | 146 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 6.2 | 3.8 |
| Penalties | 8-58 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 31:10 | 28:50 |
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 |
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