Samford FCS Football 2022 Playoff Capsule
November 13, 2022 · CSM Staff
Samford Bulldogs
SoCon
2022 Record: 10-1, 8-0
Coach: Chris Hatcher
Big Wins: 10/1 at Furman (34-27), 11/12 at Chattanooga (35-24)
Bad Losses: 9/10 at Georgia (0-33)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Jay Stanton, RB, 680 yards
Passing: Michael Hiers, QB, 3,290 yards
Receiving: Chandler Smith, WR, 892 yards
Tackles: Noah Martin, LB, 80
Sacks: 3 tied with 2.5
Interceptions: Hakeem Johnson, CB, 2; Isaiah Richardson, DB, 2
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 125.7 (87th in nation, 7th in conference)
Passing Offense: 288.3 (12, 2)
Total Offense: 414.0 (33, 4)
Scoring Offense: 31.9 (29, 2)
Rushing Defense: 156.3 (62, 5)
Pass Defense: 251.9 (100, 8)
Total Defense: 408.2 (83, 6)
Scoring Defense: 21.8 (29, 4)
Turnover Margin: 0.70 (11, 1)
Sacks: 2.00 (56, 4)
Sacks Allowed: 2.70 (99, 8)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
| 2017 | First Round | Lost to Kennesaw State |
| 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 11/13
