Johnson's TD pass to Thomas on last play lifts Samford over ETSU 37-35
— Gabarri Johnson flipped a 7-yard touchdown pass to Domonique Thomas on the last play of the game lifting Samford to a 37-35 upset of East Tennessee State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Samford Bulldogs
37
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAM | 3 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 37 |
| ETSU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
William B. Greene Jr. Stadium · 7,845 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | @ UAB Blazers | L 14-33 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 37-35
Domonique Thomas 7 Yd pass from Gabarri Johnson
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Touchdown 0:57 31-35
Brandon Winton 10 Yd pass from Mason Mims (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:53 31-28
Gabarri Johnson 4 Yd Run (Gabarri Johnson Pass to Marquise Henderson for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:19 23-28
Kevonte Corbin 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Ty Ippolito Kick)
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Touchdown 1:33 16-28
Charlie Browder 8 Yd pass from Mason Mims (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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Field Goal 8:02 16-21
Ty Ippolito 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:37 13-21
Jason Albritton 1 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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Field Goal 6:50 13-14
Ty Ippolito 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:25 10-14
Jaiden Daniels 57 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:52 10-7
Kevonte Corbin 27 Yd pass from Will Shields (Ty Ippolito Kick)
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Touchdown 0:08 3-7
TJ Peyton 8 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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Field Goal 2:43 3-0
Ty Ippolito 42 Yd Field Goal
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SAM 0:03
10 plays, 75 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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ETSU 0:57
10 plays, 59 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 37-35
Domonique Thomas 7 Yd pass from Gabarri Johnson
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Touchdown 0:57 31-35
Brandon Winton 10 Yd pass from Mason Mims (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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SAM 3:25
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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ETSU 5:42
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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SAM 7:55
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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ETSU 10:40
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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SAM 12:04
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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ETSU 13:40
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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SAM 14:53
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 31-28
Gabarri Johnson 4 Yd Run (Gabarri Johnson Pass to Marquise Henderson for Two-Point Conversion)
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ETSU 0:42
2 plays, -17 yards, 0:37 · Fumble
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SAM 1:19
0 plays, 0 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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Touchdown 1:19 23-28
Kevonte Corbin 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Ty Ippolito Kick)
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ETSU 1:33
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:33 16-28
Charlie Browder 8 Yd pass from Mason Mims (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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SAM 8:02
10 plays, 37 yards, 5:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:02 16-21
Ty Ippolito 25 Yd Field Goal
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ETSU 13:02
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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SAM 0:36
7 plays, 17 yards, 2:37 · End Of Half
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ETSU 2:37
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 13-21
Jason Albritton 1 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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SAM 6:50
8 plays, 24 yards, 3:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:50 13-14
Ty Ippolito 34 Yd Field Goal
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ETSU 10:10
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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SAM 11:42
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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ETSU 13:25
2 plays, 57 yards, 0:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:25 10-14
Jaiden Daniels 57 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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SAM 13:52
6 plays, 60 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:52 10-7
Kevonte Corbin 27 Yd pass from Will Shields (Ty Ippolito Kick)
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ETSU 0:08
6 plays, 71 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:08 3-7
TJ Peyton 8 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick)
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SAM 2:43
11 plays, 37 yards, 6:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:43 3-0
Ty Ippolito 42 Yd Field Goal
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ETSU 8:49
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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SAM 10:45
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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ETSU 12:34
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:55 · Downs
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SAM 13:29
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:31 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
SAM
ETSU
16
1st Downs
20
6-17
3rd down efficiency
4-13
1-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
323
Total Yards
367
224
Passing
171
23/39
Comp/Att
16/27
5.7
Yards per pass
6.3
99
Rushing
196
31
Rushing Attempts
38
3.2
Yards per rush
5.2
8-80
Penalties
5-46
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
32:00
Possession
28:00
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