Samford Bulldogs 35–50 Western Carolina Catamounts: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2025

Quick answer

Western Carolina Catamounts defeated Samford Bulldogs 50–35 in Week 4, 2025. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 35, Western Carolina Catamounts 50.

Game summary

Western Carolina Catamounts rolled past Samford Bulldogs 50–35 in Week 4 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 383.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Markel Townsend — 46.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jaden Gibson — 8 rec, 122.0 yds.
EPA edge: Samford (+0.291/play) vs Western Carolina (+0.290/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	6	12	6	9	35
Western Carolina Catamounts	12	6	18	0	50

Scoring Map

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

SAMSamford Bulldogs

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WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Samford
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 28 yards
Western Carolina
Q1TD
CRC. Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
C. Reid catch for a touchdown (14 yards)
Samford
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 29 yards
Western Carolina
Q1TD
JTJames Tyre
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Taron Dickens pass to James Tyre for a touchdown (6 yards)
Samford
Q2TD
CJCalvin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Quincy Crittendon pass to Calvin Jones for a touchdown (28 yards)
Samford
Q2TD
CJC. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
C. Jones catch for a touchdown (11 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2TD
JTJ. Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
J. Thomas catch for a touchdown (2 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3TD
PRPainter Richards-Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Taron Dickens pass to Painter Richards-Baker for a touchdown (20 yards)
Samford
Q3TD
CJCalvin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Quincy Crittendon pass to Calvin Jones for a touchdown (12 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3TD
CRC. Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
C. Reid catch for a touchdown (24 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3TD
CRC. Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
C. Reid rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Samford
Q4TD
CEC. Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-36
C. Evans rushes 32 yards for a touchdown
Samford
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
33-36
Field goal good from 33 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 383.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +21.05 EPA
Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) — 387.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +15.12 EPA

Rushing

Markel Townsend (Western Carolina) — 46.0 yds -0.26 EPA
C.J. Evans (Samford) — 38.0 yds -0.35 EPA
Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 52.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

Jaden Gibson (Samford) — 8 rec · 122.0 yds +0.48 EPA
Calvin Jones (Samford) — 6 rec · 97.0 yds +1.30 EPA
Malik Knight (Western Carolina) — 5 rec · 61.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Quincy Crittendon	Samford	55	58.2%	383	2	+0.38	+21.05
Taron Dickens	Western Carolina	43	76.7%	387	2	+0.35	+15.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Samford	Western Carolina
Plays	84	77
EPA / play	+0.291	+0.290
Total EPA	+24.48	+22.30
Success rate	46.4%	53.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.425	+0.495
Rush EPA / play	+0.024	-0.016
Yards	527	558

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Samford	11	71	+1.58	Field goal
Q1	Western Carolina	8	76	+5.10	Pass TD
Q1	Samford	12	68	+1.74	Field goal
Q1	Western Carolina	5	80	+6.67	Pass TD
Q1	Samford	7	40	+3.36	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	1	-4	-1.94	Ended
Q2	Samford	1	28	+2.70	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	4	46	+3.33	Fumble
Q2	Samford	6	66	+5.09	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	11	77	-0.10	Ended
Q2	Samford	3	8	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	8	58	+4.83	Pass TD
Q2	Samford	8	34	-0.30	Punt
Q3	Western Carolina	3	28	+1.38	Ended
Q3	Samford	2	-4	-1.21	Ended
Q3	Western Carolina	1	20	+2.44	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens pass to James Tyre for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-5.97 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Fumble (-5.93 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens pass to Michael Rossin for 64 yards (1st & 15) (+4.21 EPA)
Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Quincy Crittendon pass intercepted (-3.97 EPA)
Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · C. Evans rushes 32 yards for a touchdown (+3.89 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens pass to Dominic Dutton for 51 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.87 EPA)
Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Quincy Crittendon — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-3.82 EPA)
Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Quincy Crittendon pass to Calvin Jones for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Carolina Catamounts controlled the final (50–35) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 383.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Samford at 0.291 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Samford Bulldogs 35, Western Carolina Catamounts 50 in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Western Carolina Catamounts won with a final score of 35–50.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767580.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs Western Carolina Catamounts in passing?

Quincy Crittendon (Samford) led passers with 383.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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