Samford wins 28-23 after long weather delay
Devlin Hodges threw four touchdown passes and Samford rallied in the second half after a long delay for a 28-23 victory over Kennesaw State on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kennesaw State Owls
23
Samford Bulldogs
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENN | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 23 |
| SAM | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Seibert Stadium · 4,908 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | W 42-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 44-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | vs Liberty Flames | L 6-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | @ Missouri State Bears | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 26-27 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:48 23-28
TJ Reed 27 Yd pass from Jake McKenzie (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 8:37 17-28
Kelvin McKnight 58 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Jordan Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 10:49 17-21
Jake McKenzie 1 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:01 10-21
Kelvin McKnight 18 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Jordan Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 10:31 10-14
Andrew Harris 28 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Jordan Weaver Kick)
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Field Goal 0:19 10-7
Justin Thompson 18 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:47 7-7
Chris Shelling 3 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Jordan Weaver Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 7-0
Jake McKenzie 2 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SAM
2 plays, -9 yards, 0:54 · End of Game
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KENN 0:54
7 plays, 34 yards, 1:17 · Downs
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SAM 2:11
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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KENN 4:48
1 play, 27 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:48 23-28
TJ Reed 27 Yd pass from Jake McKenzie (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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SAM 4:55
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:53 · Fumble
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KENN 5:48
7 plays, 60 yards, 2:43 · Missed FG
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SAM 8:37
5 plays, 73 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:37 17-28
Kelvin McKnight 58 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Jordan Weaver Kick)
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KENN 10:49
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:49 17-21
Jake McKenzie 1 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SAM 11:23
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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KENN 12:23
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:38 · Punt
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SAM 1:01
1 play, 18 yards, 0:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:01 10-21
Kelvin McKnight 18 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Jordan Weaver Kick)
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KENN 1:04
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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SAM 2:58
7 plays, 54 yards, 2:29 · Interception
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KENN 5:27
8 plays, 30 yards, 5:04 · Punt
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SAM 10:31
8 plays, 70 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:31 10-14
Andrew Harris 28 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Jordan Weaver Kick)
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KENN 13:25
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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SAM
1 play, 6 yards, 0:13 · End of Half
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KENN 0:19
13 plays, 97 yards, 2:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:19 10-7
Justin Thompson 18 Yd Field Goal
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SAM 3:18
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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KENN 4:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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SAM 5:53
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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KENN 7:20
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:27 · Fumble
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KENN 9:47
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Kickoff
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SAM 9:47
4 plays, 60 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:47 7-7
Chris Shelling 3 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Jordan Weaver Kick)
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KENN 11:01
12 plays, 92 yards, 5:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:01 7-0
Jake McKenzie 2 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SAM 1:49
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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KENN 3:24
9 plays, 43 yards, 4:03 · Missed FG
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SAM 7:27
8 plays, 37 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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KENN 10:53
8 plays, 61 yards, 3:07 · Downs
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SAM 14:00
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:00 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
KENN
SAM
23
1st Downs
17
10-20
3rd down efficiency
3-11
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
545
Total Yards
311
252
Passing
241
11/24
Comp/Att
16/24
10.5
Yards per pass
10.0
293
Rushing
70
61
Rushing Attempts
35
4.8
Yards per rush
2.0
9-91
Penalties
4-20
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
36:32
Possession
23:28
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