#4 Furman FCS Football 2023 Preview

 
 
Furman Paladins
 
Overall Rank: #4
 
#1 SoCon
 
 
2022 Record: 10-3, 7-1
2022 Postseason: FCS Playoffs
Coach: Clay Hendrix (41-26 at Furman, 41-26 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Justin Roper
Defensive Coordinator: Duane Vaughn and Chad Byers
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Dominic Roberto, RB, 1,117 yards
Passing: Tyler Huff, QB, 2,202 yards
Receiving: Joshua Harris, WR, 677 yards
Tackles: Braden Gilby, LB, 80
Sacks: Xavier Stephens, DL, 4.5
Interceptions: Hugh Ryan, S, 4
 
Other Key Returnees: WR Kyndel Dean, WR Wayne Anderson Jr., OL Jacob Johanning, OL Pearson Toomey, LB Bryce McCormick, S Kam Brinson, CB Travis Blackshear, LB Evan DiMaggio, LB Jalen Miller, LB Luke Clark, CB Micah Robinson, CB Ivan Yates, LB Dan Scianna, CB Cally Chizik, DE Jack Barton, DT Matt Sochovka, LB Alex Maier
 
Key Losses: RB Devin Abrams, WR Ryan Miller, OL Anderson Tomlin, DT Cameron Coleman, CB Dominic Morris
 
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
 
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 212.8 (15th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 209.1 (67, 6)
Total Offense: 421.9 (29, 4)
Scoring Offense: 33.1 (25, 2)
Rushing Defense: 116.2 (16, 2)
Pass Defense: 272.1 (115, 9)
Total Defense: 388.3 (62, 4)
Scoring Defense: 20.2 (10, 1)
Turnover Margin: 0.62 (18, 3)
Sacks: 2.38 (34, 3)
Sacks Allowed: 1.15 (12, 2)