Samford Football is the intercollegiate American football program representing Samford University, located in Homewood, Alabama. The team, known as the Bulldogs, competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Southern Conference. The program dates back to 1902 and was originally known as the Howard Bulldogs before the university was renamed in 1965.
The program is notable for its long history and consistent participation in collegiate football. It has called Pete Hanna Stadium its home since 1958. Historically, the team has contributed to the landscape of FCS football and has been led by various coaches, including Chris Hatcher who served as head coach from 2015 to 2025.
Recently, Samford Football has garnered media attention due to a high-profile non-conference game. In late November 2025, the team was scheduled to play against Texas A&M, a prominent program from the Football Bowl Subdivision. Numerous sports news outlets covered the matchup, providing details on how to watch the game and analyzing the teams' prospects leading up to the event. This type of game against a major opponent often brings increased visibility to FCS programs like Samford.
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