Western Carolina Catamounts 12–35 Samford Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2022

Quick answer

Samford Bulldogs defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 35–12 in Week 4, 2022. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 12, Samford Bulldogs 35.

Game summary

Samford Bulldogs rolled past Western Carolina Catamounts 35–12 in Week 4 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 282.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Desmond Reid — 58.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Chandler Smith — 8 rec, 125.0 yds.
EPA edge: Samford (+0.039/play) vs Western Carolina (-0.200/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	0	3	6	3	12
Samford Bulldogs	6	6	6	12	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

+3OPP 3

+3OPP 7

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 14

SAMSamford Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Samford
Q1TD
JCJudd Cockett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Michael Hiers pass to Judd Cockett for a touchdown (20 yards)
Samford
Q2TD
CSChandler Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Michael Hiers pass to Chandler Smith for a touchdown (34 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 20 yards
Western Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 24 yards
Samford
Q3TD
JTJaylan Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Michael Hiers pass to Jaylan Thomas for a touchdown (60 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 30 yards
Samford
Q4TD
TKTy King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Michael Hiers pass to Ty King for a touchdown (15 yards)
Samford
Q4TD
JSJay Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Jay Stanton rushes 49 yards for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
12-30
Field goal good from 31 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Michael Hiers (Samford) — 282.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +10.89 EPA
Brody Palhegyi (Western Carolina) — 9.0 yds · -0.15 EPA/play -0.44 EPA
Carlos Davis (Western Carolina) — 278.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -6.45 EPA

Rushing

Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 58.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Jay Stanton (Samford) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA
Jaylan Thomas (Samford) — 31.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Receiving

Chandler Smith (Samford) — 8 rec · 125.0 yds +0.96 EPA
Terrence Horne (Western Carolina) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +0.29 EPA
Raphael Williams (Western Carolina) — 2 rec · 33.0 yds -1.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Hiers	Samford	34	70.6%	282	4	+0.32	+10.89
Brody Palhegyi	Western Carolina	3	66.7%	9	0	-0.15	-0.44
Carlos Davis	Western Carolina	47	59.6%	278	0	-0.14	-6.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	Samford
Plays	90	64
EPA / play	-0.200	+0.039
Total EPA	-18.00	+2.48
Success rate	45.6%	43.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.138	+0.320
Rush EPA / play	-0.278	-0.280
Yards	456	408

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	6	25	-1.62	Punt
Q1	Samford	3	9	-0.99	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	7	31	-2.73	Interception
Q1	Samford	10	65	+4.55	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	15	64	-0.30	Ended
Q1	Samford	10	104	+7.96	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	7	42	-2.93	Ended
Q2	Samford	4	18	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	7	14	-1.58	Punt
Q2	Samford	3	-1	-2.04	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	10	62	+0.93	Field goal
Q2	Samford	1	-4	-0.85	Ended
Q3	Samford	1	15	-4.75	Interception
Q3	Western Carolina	6	18	-1.37	Field goal
Q3	Samford	8	82	+6.19	Pass TD
Q3	Western Carolina	3	5	-2.58	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Carlos Davis pass intercepted (-6.14 EPA)
Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Jaylan Thomas for a touchdown (60 yards) (+5.08 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Fumble (-4.87 EPA)
Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass intercepted (-4.75 EPA)
Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Chandler Smith for a touchdown (34 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Judd Cockett for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.75 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Desmond Reid rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.58 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Carlos Davis rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Samford Bulldogs controlled the final (35–12) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 282.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Samford at 0.039 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Carolina Catamounts vs Samford Bulldogs?

Western Carolina Catamounts 12, Samford Bulldogs 35 in Week 4 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Samford Bulldogs?

Samford Bulldogs won with a final score of 12–35.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Samford Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401422929.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Samford Bulldogs in passing?

Michael Hiers (Samford) led passers with 282.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Carolina Catamounts at Samford Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.