Samford 2017 FCS Football Playoff Capsule

 
Samford Bulldogs
Southern
 
2017 Record: 8-3, 6-2
Coach: Chris Hatcher
 
Big Wins: 8/31 Kennesaw State (28-23), 10/21 at Wofford (24-21)
Bad Losses: 9/23 at Western Carolina (34-38), 10/28 Chattanooga (21-23)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Moise Satine, WR, 264 yards
Passing: Devlin Hodges, QB, 3,587 yards
Receiving: Kelvin McKnight, WR, 1,130 yards
Tackles: Ahmad Gooden, DL, 98
Sacks: Ahmad Gooden, DL, 5.5
Interceptions: Koi Freeman, DB, 3; Omari Williams, DB, 3
 
2017 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 79.0 (113th in nation, 7th in conference)
Passing Offense: 330.0 (5, 1)
Total Offense: 409.0 (39, 3)
Scoring Offense: 29.3 (40, 3)
Rushing Defense: 183.9 (93, 7)
Pass Defense: 199.9 (42, 5)
Total Defense: 383.8 (78, 8)
Scoring Defense: 21.9 (34, 3)
Turnover Margin: 0.50 (30, 4)
Sacks: 2.60 (29, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 1.70 (41, 5)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2016    First Round     Lost to Youngstown State
2013    First Round     Lost to Jacksonville State
1992    First Round     Lost to Delaware
1991    First Round     Defeated New Hampshire
1991    Quarterfinals   Defeated James Madison
1991    Semifinals       Lost to Youngstown State
 
*all team stats through 11/11