SAMFORD BULLDOGS FOOTBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Samford University's football program competes in the FCS ranks within the Southern Conference, representing the Homewood, Alabama campus established in 1841 with an enrollment of 6,324 students. The Bulldogs field a roster of 100 players competing throughout the fall season at their home venue. Operating at the Division I-FCS level, Samford participates in one of college football's most competitive lower-division conferences, where programs balance athletic excellence with the university's academic mission rooted in nearly 185 years of institutional history.
Built on a foundation stretching back to the 19th century, the Samford football program has evolved as a significant part of the university's athletic identity within the Southern Conference structure. The program maintains competitive standards consistent with FCS athletics while developing student-athletes who represent the institution's values. With 100 roster spots filled across the squad, Samford competes against regional opponents in the Southern Conference, a league known for producing competitive matchups and developing talent at the FCS level. The program's operations reflect Samford's commitment to collegiate athletics as part of its broader educational experience for the student body of 6,324.
KEY FACTS
| School | Samford University |
| Sport | Football |
| Conference | Southern Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Homewood, Alabama |
| Venue | Home Venue |
| Head Coach | Staff |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Logan Abbott | RB |
| 14 | Jackson Beatty | WR |
| 89 | Landon Beck | TE |
| 4 | Preston Bird | WR |
| 29 | Cam Bland | RB |
| 16 | Jake Bobo | QB |
| 85 | Nicholas Bookman | WR |
| 22 | Ken Cherry | RB |
| 86 | Nick Crayton | WR |
| 2 | Quincy Crittendon | QB |
| 54 | Ben Darnell | OL |
| 33 | Teddy Davenport | WR |
| 57 | Web Davidson | OL |
| 71 | Carson Donovan | OL |
| 74 | Tyler Douthit | OL |
| 0 | C.J. Evans | RB |
| 7 | Jaden Gibson | WR |
| 12 | Charlie Gilliam | QB |
| 52 | Wesley Graham | OL |
| 30 | Cooper Greer | WR |
| 42 | Quinten Hall | WR |
| 68 | Asher Harrelson | OL |
| 28 | Grant Hidalgo | TE |
| 78 | Duncan Johnson | OL |
| 13 | Calvin Jones | WR |
| 10 | Haden Klees | QB |
| 83 | Hudson Krauklis | WR |
| 6 | Ben Levine | WR |
| 72 | Joshua Lovett | OL |
| 25 | Jadon Loving | WR |
| 65 | Kaleb May | OL |
| 17 | James McGinn | QB |
| 70 | Crosby Mullins | OL |
| 49 | Vance Nicklaus | TE |
| 1 | Ryan Oliver | QB |
| 44 | Carter Pace | RB |
| 26 | Colton Pace | WR |
| 62 | Parker Peacock | OL |
| 77 | Kaleb Pearley | OL |
| 73 | Justin Perritt | OL |
| 84 | Sam Pickett III | WR |
| 45 | Cannon Pigg | TE |
| 75 | Charlie Rickell | OL |
| 12 | Christian Roberts | TE |
| 38 | Emerson Russell | RB |
| 37 | Jack Schwing | WR |
| 39 | Ryan Skinner | RB |
| 76 | Michael Snow | OL |
| 15 | Brady Stober | QB |
| 23 | David Theado | TE |
| 58 | Wil Turner IV | OL |
| 47 | Daniel Valdes | WR |
| 11 | Rayf Vinson | WR |
| 18 | Torrey Ward | WR |
| 22 | Mason Bryant | DB |
| 15 | Clay Burdeshaw | S |
| 97 | Jackson Bussey | DL |
| 35 | Deuce Caldwell II | LB |
| 67 | Nate Carter | DL |
| 55 | Isaac Chapa | LB |
| 91 | Romello Cooper | DL |
| 92 | Kelton Crisp | DL |
| 90 | Conroy Cunningham II | DE |
| 42 | Caulen Dunn | LB |
| 99 | Tyler Durant | DL |
| 34 | Mailk Gaither | LB |
| 27 | Gumbo Gaskins | CB |
| 88 | Donovan Grayson | DE |
| 41 | Jake Haynes | LB |
| 16 | Dylon Henderson | CB |
| 48 | Jacob Johnson | LB |
| 46 | Andrew Jordan | DB |
| 19 | Trey Lenhardt | S |
| 3 | Caidan Maddux | CB |
| 31 | Maddox McKim | LB |
| 93 | J.D. Methvin | DL |
| 39 | Gavin Morris | LB |
| 5 | Jaden Mosley | LB |
| 6 | Jalen Nelson | S |
| 1 | Dee Newsome | CB |
| 3 | Nahil Perkins | CB |
| 25 | William Pruitt | S |
| 94 | Joseph Shannon | DL |
| 30 | Carson Sloan | LB |
| 21 | Malik Thornton | CB |
| 24 | Brody Tolbert | DB |
| 20 | Termaine Turner Jr. | CB |
| 17 | Amari Wansley | S |
| 44 | Corey Warren | DT |
| 14 | KeShawn Washington | S |
| 8 | Luke Wattenbarger | S |
| 61 | Alex Applefield | LS |
| 56 | Aidan Barr | LS |
| 21 | Ethan Fisher | PK |
| 26 | Jake Garner | PK |
| 51 | Jacob Gettman | PK |
| 36 | Ty Ippolito | PK |
| 32 | Noah Jones | P |
| 53 | Kaden McKeown | LS |
| 59 | Will Thorley | P |
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Alabama Football ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Samford Football compete in?
- Samford Bulldogs Football competes in the Southern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Samford play football home games?
- Samford Football plays home games at Home Venue in Homewood, AL.
- Who is the head coach of Samford Football?
- The head coach of Samford Bulldogs Football is Staff.
- When was Samford Football program established?
- The establishment date for Samford Football is not currently available.