Samford Bulldogs vs. The Citadel Bulldogs: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

The Citadel Bulldogs defeated Samford Bulldogs 28–11 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 11, The Citadel Bulldogs 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	0	3	0	6	11
The Citadel Bulldogs	0	0	12	12	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Johnathan Bennett (The Citadel) — 127.0 yds · +0.50 EPA/play +6.95 EPA
• Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 124.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +6.68 EPA
• incomplete (Samford) — 0.0 yds · -0.87 EPA/play -3.48 EPA

Rushing

• Garrison Johnson (The Citadel) — 39.0 yds · 2 TD -0.02 EPA
• Johnathan Bennett (The Citadel) — 61.0 yds · 1 TD +0.66 EPA
• Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 34.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Dervon Pesnell (The Citadel) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Samuel Willoughby (Samford) — 7 rec · -79.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• D.J. Rias (Samford) — 4 rec · 10.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Johnathan Bennett	The Citadel	14	78.6%	127	0	+0.50	+6.95
Quincy Crittendon	Samford	38	81.6%	124	1	+0.18	+6.68
incomplete	Samford	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.87	-3.48
incomplete	The Citadel	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.22	-7.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Samford	The Citadel
Plays	71	63
EPA / play	-0.186	-0.003
Total EPA	-13.24	-0.18
Success rate	46.5%	41.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.076	-0.018
Rush EPA / play	-0.567	+0.004
Yards	234	302

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	The Citadel	12	64	+2.31	Missed FG
Q1	Samford	1	10	+0.80	Ended
Q1	The Citadel	3	5	-2.74	Missed FG
Q1	Samford	9	40	-3.23	Ended
Q1	The Citadel	3	7	-2.24	Ended
Q2	Samford	7	35	+0.48	Punt
Q2	The Citadel	6	21	-0.77	Punt
Q2	Samford	11	57	+0.44	Field goal
Q2	The Citadel	10	56	+0.57	Missed FG
Q3	Samford	2	0	-1.69	Ended
Q3	The Citadel	5	25	+2.77	Rush TD
Q3	Samford	7	37	-0.71	Punt
Q3	The Citadel	3	7	-1.80	Punt
Q3	Samford	3	24	-4.45	Fumble
Q3	The Citadel	3	5	-2.85	Punt
Q3	Samford	3	-6	-2.80	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett pass to Corey Ibrahim for 33 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.66 EPA)
2. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Quincy Crittendon pass to Samuel Willoughby for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.63 EPA)
3. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.43 EPA)
4. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Field goal missed (-4.22 EPA)
5. Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+4.09 EPA)
6. Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Rush (4th & 1) (-3.61 EPA)
7. Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Kickoff (+3.22 EPA)
8. Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnny Crawford III rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• The Citadel Bulldogs controlled the final (28–11) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Johnathan Bennett (The Citadel) — 127.0 yds.
• EPA edge: The Citadel at -0.003 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 The Citadel Bulldogs?

Samford Bulldogs 11, The Citadel Bulldogs 28 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

The Citadel Bulldogs won with a final score of 11–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401638347.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs The Citadel Bulldogs in passing?

Johnathan Bennett (The Citadel) led passers with 127.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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