Samford Bulldogs
Overall Rank: #9
#2 SoCon
2022 Record: 11-2, 8-0
2022 Postseason: FCS Playoffs
Coach: Chris Hatcher (51-38 at Samford, 172-95 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Ricky Turner
Defensive Coordinator: Chris Boone
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Jay Stanton, RB, 775 yards
Passing: Michael Hiers, QB, 3,534 yards
Receiving: Chandler Smith, WR, 1,071 yards
Tackles: Noah Martin, LB, 86
Sacks: Josepha Mera, DE, 4
Interceptions: 3 tied with 1
Other Key Returnees: WR D.J. Rias, WR Ty King, OL Jabari Brooks, CB Kourtlan Marsh, LB Josiah Cotton, LB Thomas Neville, DE Nick Jackson
Key Losses: RB Jaylan Thomas, WR Kendall Watson, WR Judd Cockett, OL Gavin Orr, CB Hakeem Johnson, DB Isaiah Richardson, LB Nathan East, DB Fred Flavors, LB Drew Mims, DT Seth Simmer, S Tyriq Hardimon, CB Trey ELston
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 130.3 (81st in nation, 7th in conference)
Passing Offense: 304.4 (6, 1)
Total Offense: 434.7 (20, 3)
Scoring Offense: 32.8 (27, 3)
Rushing Defense: 173.7 (80, 6)
Pass Defense: 261.5 (111, 7)
Total Defense: 435.2 (101, 8)
Scoring Defense: 25.5 (45, 5)
Turnover Margin: 0.69 (13, 1)
Sacks: 1.69 (85, 6)
Sacks Allowed: 2.54 (86, 8)
