The Citadel Bulldogs 7–37 Samford Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Samford Bulldogs defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 37–7 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: The Citadel Bulldogs 7, Samford Bulldogs 37.

Game summary

Samford Bulldogs dominated The Citadel Bulldogs 37–7 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 343.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.47 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jay Stanton — 96.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Chandler Smith — 7 rec, 167.0 yds.
EPA edge: Samford (+0.220/play) vs The Citadel (-0.118/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
The Citadel Bulldogs	0	0	6	0	7
Samford Bulldogs	12	15	0	6	37

Scoring Map

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

CITThe Citadel Bulldogs

+3OPP 20

OPP EZ

SAMSamford Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Samford
Q1TD
JSJay Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Michael Hiers pass to Jay Stanton for a touchdown (7 yards)
Samford
Q1TD
JSJay Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jay Stanton rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Samford
Q2TD
ICIaan Cousin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Michael Hiers pass to Iaan Cousin for a touchdown (43 yards)
Samford
Q2TD
EJE. Jai Mason
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
Michael Hiers pass to E. Jai Mason for a touchdown (9 yards)
Samford
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
0-27
Field goal good from 37 yards
The Citadel
Q3TD
JGJay Graves-Billips
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Graeson Underwood pass to Jay Graves-Billips for a touchdown (40 yards)
Samford
Q4TD
JSJay Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Jay Stanton rushes 37 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Michael Hiers (Samford) — 343.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +17.27 EPA
Graeson Underwood (The Citadel) — 122.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.52 EPA

Rushing

Jay Stanton (Samford) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.26 EPA
Johnny Crawford III (The Citadel) — 62.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Hi'keem Elmore (The Citadel) — 30.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

Chandler Smith (Samford) — 7 rec · 167.0 yds +1.70 EPA
Brendan Jenkins (Samford) — 6 rec · 53.0 yds +0.39 EPA
Tyler Cherry (The Citadel) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +1.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Hiers	Samford	37	70.3%	343	3	+0.47	+17.27
Graeson Underwood	The Citadel	22	50.0%	122	1	+0.02	+0.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	The Citadel	Samford
Plays	64	68
EPA / play	-0.118	+0.220
Total EPA	-7.54	+14.93
Success rate	35.9%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.023	+0.467
Rush EPA / play	-0.192	-0.075
Yards	303	507

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	The Citadel	11	37	-2.98	Ended
Q1	Samford	8	60	+4.67	Pass TD
Q1	The Citadel	3	8	-1.84	Punt
Q1	Samford	9	42	+0.21	Rush TD
Q1	The Citadel	6	20	-0.98	Punt
Q2	Samford	7	84	+5.71	Pass TD
Q2	The Citadel	4	2	-3.79	Punt
Q2	Samford	6	91	+6.06	Pass TD
Q2	The Citadel	3	8	-1.08	Punt
Q2	Samford	12	44	-2.57	Field goal
Q3	Samford	8	56	-0.00	Missed FG
Q3	The Citadel	6	32	-0.69	Punt
Q3	Samford	3	5	-2.10	Punt
Q3	The Citadel	6	65	+6.96	Pass TD
Q3	Samford	4	30	-1.05	Punt
Q3	The Citadel	11	63	-0.35	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood pass to Jay Graves-Billips for a touchdown (40 yards) (+8.1 EPA)
Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood pass to Tyler Cherry for 12 yards (4th & 8) (+4.51 EPA)
Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Punt (-3.54 EPA)
Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Iaan Cousin for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.17 EPA)
Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnny Crawford III rushes for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.99 EPA)
Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Jay Stanton rushes 37 yards for a touchdown (+2.89 EPA)
Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Jay Stanton for a touchdown (7 yards) (+2.87 EPA)
Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

Samford Bulldogs controlled the final (37–7) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 343.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Samford at 0.22 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of The Citadel Bulldogs vs Samford Bulldogs?

The Citadel Bulldogs 7, Samford Bulldogs 37 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won The Citadel Bulldogs vs Samford Bulldogs?

Samford Bulldogs won with a final score of 7–37.

Where can I find the The Citadel Bulldogs vs Samford Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540620.

Who led The Citadel Bulldogs vs Samford Bulldogs in passing?

Michael Hiers (Samford) led passers with 343.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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