Burks propels Kennesaw State to 24-10 win over Samford
Chandler Burks threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores to propel Kennesaw State to a 24-10 victory over Samford on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Samford Bulldogs
10
Kennesaw State Owls
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| KENN | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium · 4,396 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ East Tennessee State Buccaneers | W 37-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Wofford Terriers | W 10-9 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Furman Paladins | W 13-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Mercer Bears | L 21-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Chattanooga Mocs | L 3-19 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:33 10-24
Chris Shelling 1 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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Field Goal 7:11 3-24
Justin Thompson 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:27 3-21
Chandler Burks 3 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:40 3-14
TJ Reed 9 Yd pass from Chandler Burks (Justin Thompson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:08 3-7
Chandler Burks 1 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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Field Goal 8:14 3-0
Mitchell Fineran 20 Yd Field Goal
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KENN
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:45 · End of Game
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SAM 0:45
4 plays, 5 yards, 0:45 · Downs
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KENN 1:30
0 plays, 2 yards, 0:03 · Fumble
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SAM 1:33
19 plays, 75 yards, 5:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:33 10-24
Chris Shelling 1 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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KENN 7:11
13 plays, 40 yards, 7:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:11 3-24
Justin Thompson 33 Yd Field Goal
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SAM 14:55
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:39 · Downs
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KENN 1:34
11 plays, 41 yards, 6:28 · Downs
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SAM 8:02
8 plays, 26 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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KENN 11:27
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 3-21
Chandler Burks 3 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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KENN
7 plays, 30 yards, 0:48 · Downs
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SAM 0:48
10 plays, 47 yards, 3:52 · Fumble
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KENN 4:40
10 plays, 80 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:40 3-14
TJ Reed 9 Yd pass from Chandler Burks (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SAM 9:31
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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KENN 12:36
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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SAM 13:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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KENN 1:08
15 plays, 65 yards, 7:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:08 3-7
Chandler Burks 1 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SAM 8:14
16 plays, 72 yards, 6:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:14 3-0
Mitchell Fineran 20 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 23 of 23 events.
Team Stats
SAM
KENN
19
1st Downs
18
6-15
3rd down efficiency
8-14
3-5
4th down efficiency
2-4
272
Total Yards
286
150
Passing
66
21/34
Comp/Att
5/12
4.4
Yards per pass
5.5
122
Rushing
220
36
Rushing Attempts
55
3.4
Yards per rush
4.0
3-15
Penalties
1-4
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
27:25
Possession
32:35
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