Samford Bulldogs @ Auburn Tigers
1-2, 0-2 Away
13
1-2, 0-2 Away
3-0, 2-0 Home
45
3-0, 2-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
218
Total Yards
562
2
Turnovers
3
12
1st Downs
26
1-5
Penalties
5-45
5/14
3rd Down
7/14
1/2
4th Down
2/3
26:32
Possession
33:28
Game Information
Auburn, AL
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
9:31 - 2nd
0
SAM
7
AUB
Shane Hooks 32 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)
3 plays, 78 yards, 0:59
Touchdown
3:04 - 2nd
0
SAM
14
AUB
Payton Thorne 5 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:05
Field Goal
0:41 - 2nd
0
SAM
17
AUB
Alex McPherson 22 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 51 yards, 1:59
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
8:30 - 3rd
0
SAM
24
AUB
Robby Ashford 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
13 plays, 76 yards, 6:25
Touchdown
6:35 - 3rd
7
SAM
24
AUB
Chandler Smith 36 Yd pass from Michael Hiers (Wilson Beaverstock Kick)
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:55
Touchdown
4:29 - 3rd
7
SAM
31
AUB
Jarquez Hunter 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
5 plays, 58 yards, 1:58
Touchdown
0:57 - 3rd
13
SAM
31
AUB
Michael Hiers 3 Yd Run (Wilson Beaverstock PAT failed)
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:57
4th Quarter
Touchdown
9:44 - 4th
13
SAM
38
AUB
Payton Thorne 18 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:36
Touchdown
5:32 - 4th
13
SAM
45
AUB
Micah Riley 32 Yd pass from Robby Ashford (Marshall Meyers Kick)
6 plays, 76 yards, 2:34
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--SAM
100%
--AUB
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 |
NCAAF News
SEC cuts nonconference 'cupcake' games toward end of season
The SEC voted to play conference games on the second-to-last week of the regular season, eliminating "cupcake weekend" from the schedule.
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Alex Golesh describes his first steps in returning Auburn to glory
After returning 57% of the Tigers' production and bringing over stars from his last stop at USF, Golesh explains the changes in culture as they look to make a statement in the SEC.
2h
Kirby Smart debates strength of schedule, possible removal of iconic matchups
Georgia's Smart joins The Paul Finebaum Show gives his thoughts on the Bulldogs' last season, the new nine-game SEC schedule and the possible playoff expansion.
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