Samford Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated Samford Bulldogs 45–7 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 7, Florida Gators 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	0	0	6	0	7
Florida Gators	6	6	12	15	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• DJ Lagway (Florida) — 456.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +20.66 EPA
• Aidan Warner (Florida) — 10.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +0.36 EPA
• D.J. Rias (Samford) — 0.0 yds · -0.87 EPA/play -0.87 EPA

Rushing

• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 67.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA
• Damonta Witherspoon (Samford) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 16.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Eugene Wilson III (Florida) — 6 rec · 141.0 yds +1.37 EPA
• Brendan Jenkins (Samford) — 4 rec · 51.0 yds +0.84 EPA
• D.J. Rias (Samford) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
DJ Lagway	Florida	26	69.2%	456	3	+0.79	+20.66
Aidan Warner	Florida	2	50.0%	10	0	+0.18	+0.36
D.J. Rias	Samford	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.87	-0.87
Nik Scalzo	Samford	2	0.0%	-7	0	-0.86	-1.73
Quincy Crittendon	Samford	32	59.4%	109	0	-0.41	-13.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Samford	Florida
Plays	66	62
EPA / play	-0.246	+0.360
Total EPA	-16.21	+22.33
Success rate	33.3%	51.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.446	+0.750
Rush EPA / play	-0.020	+0.039
Yards	190	632

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Samford	3	18	-4.26	Fumble
Q1	Florida	6	26	-3.66	Ended
Q1	Samford	11	32	-1.14	Punt
Q1	Florida	4	86	+6.88	Rush TD
Q1	Samford	5	12	-2.36	Punt
Q1	Florida	4	72	-2.29	Fumble
Q2	Samford	6	4	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Florida	4	68	+3.77	Ended
Q2	Florida	1	7	+1.60	Rush TD
Q2	Samford	6	14	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Florida	3	4	-0.72	Punt
Q2	Samford	5	31	-0.21	Punt
Q2	Florida	8	32	-1.99	Ended
Q2	Samford	1	-1	-1.13	Ended
Q3	Florida	4	69	+4.77	Pass TD
Q3	Samford	11	58	+5.99	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Florida Gators · Fumble (-5.86 EPA)
2. Q1 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass to Elijhah Badger for 77 yards (2nd & 4) (+5.7 EPA)
3. Q4 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass to Eugene Wilson III for a touchdown (85 yards) (+5.36 EPA)
4. Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.28 EPA)
5. Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Kickoff (+4.22 EPA)
6. Q4 · Florida Gators · Aidan Warner rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+4.12 EPA)
7. Q3 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass to Tank Hawkins for a touchdown (36 yards) (+2.7 EPA)
8. Q1 · Florida Gators · Treyaun Webb rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-2.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (45–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: DJ Lagway (Florida) — 456.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Florida at 0.36 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 Samford Bulldogs vs Florida Gators?

Samford Bulldogs 7, Florida Gators 45 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 7–45.

Where can I find the Samford Bulldogs vs Florida Gators box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628338.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs Florida Gators in passing?

DJ Lagway (Florida) led passers with 456.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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