Huff, Williams help Furman hold off Kennesaw State 31-28
— Quarterback Tyler Huff ran for four touchdowns, Ian Williams kicked a 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining and Furman held on for a 31-28 victory over Kennesaw State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Furman Paladins
31
Kennesaw State Owls
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUR | 0 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 31 |
| KENN | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 28 |
Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium · 6,993 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Western Carolina Catamounts | L 26-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Samford Bulldogs | L 6-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 15-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Wofford Terriers | L 25-32 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Richmond Spiders | L 9-13 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:21 31-28
Ian Williams 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:29 28-28
Gabriel Benyard 49 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 9:25 28-21
Gabriel Benyard 13 Yd pass from Jonathan Murphy (Conor Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 12:40 28-14
Tyler Huff 14 Yd Run (Ian Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 13:56 21-14
Preston Daniels 1 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 1:23 21-7
Tyler Huff 4 Yd Run (Axel Lepvreau Kick)
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Touchdown 2:37 14-7
Tyler Huff 28 Yd Run (Ian Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 5:51 7-7
Tyler Huff 1 Yd Run (Axel Lepvreau Kick)
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Touchdown 13:02 0-7
Gabriel Benyard 32 Yd pass from Jonathan Murphy (Conor Cummins Kick)
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FUR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of 4th Quarter
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KENN 0:05
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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FUR 0:21
8 plays, 63 yards, 3:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:21 31-28
Ian Williams 19 Yd Field Goal
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KENN 3:29
3 plays, 52 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:29 28-28
Gabriel Benyard 49 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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FUR 4:51
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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KENN 7:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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FUR 8:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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KENN 9:25
7 plays, 81 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:25 28-21
Gabriel Benyard 13 Yd pass from Jonathan Murphy (Conor Cummins Kick)
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FUR 12:40
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:40 28-14
Tyler Huff 14 Yd Run (Ian Williams Kick)
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KENN 13:56
5 plays, 79 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:56 21-14
Preston Daniels 1 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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FUR 1:23
7 plays, 55 yards, 4:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 21-7
Tyler Huff 4 Yd Run (Axel Lepvreau Kick)
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KENN 5:29
5 plays, 10 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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FUR 8:50
6 plays, 36 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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KENN 12:01
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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KENN
4 plays, 33 yards, 0:28 · End of Half
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FUR 0:28
6 plays, 12 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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KENN 1:29
6 plays, 23 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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FUR 2:37
5 plays, 69 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 14-7
Tyler Huff 28 Yd Run (Ian Williams Kick)
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KENN 4:25
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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FUR 5:51
15 plays, 75 yards, 7:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:51 7-7
Tyler Huff 1 Yd Run (Axel Lepvreau Kick)
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KENN 13:02
4 plays, 72 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:02 0-7
Gabriel Benyard 32 Yd pass from Jonathan Murphy (Conor Cummins Kick)
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FUR 14:50
6 plays, 18 yards, 1:36 · Missed FG
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KENN 1:26
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:17 · Downs
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FUR 4:43
5 plays, 24 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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KENN 6:42
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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FUR 9:40
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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KENN 11:27
4 plays, -2 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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FUR 13:19
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:36 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
FUR
KENN
22
1st Downs
17
7-16
3rd down efficiency
2-10
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
397
Total Yards
490
237
Passing
308
24/32
Comp/Att
17/31
7.4
Yards per pass
9.9
160
Rushing
182
40
Rushing Attempts
32
4.0
Yards per rush
5.7
3-30
Penalties
7-68
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
32:15
Possession
27:45
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