FINAL SCORE
The Citadel
1-1 (1-0)
40
Samford
0-2 (0-1)
13


September 06, 2025 • Pete Hanna Stadium (Birmingham, Alabama)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama
The Citadel (1-1; 1-0) vs. Samford (0-2; 0-1)
Date: 09/6/2025 • Site: Birmingham, Alabama • Stadium: Pete Hanna Stadium
Kickoff time: 03:32 PM EDT • End of Game: 06:40 PM EDT • Total elapsed time: 03:08
Attendance: 4017
Temperature: 83 • Wind: • Weather: cloudy
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
The Citadel010102040
Samford060713

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd14:46SAM - J.Garner 40 yd FG , 7-13 1:170-3
2nd08:34SAM - J.Garner 20 yd FG , 12-60 4:250-6
2nd06:03CIT - J.Graves-Billips 43 yd TD PASS from C.Thompkins (PAT KICK by B.Barnes GOOD) , 5-75 2:317-6
2nd00:03CIT - B.Barnes 40 yd FG , 7-57 0:3610-6
3rd11:21CIT - B.Barnes 28 yd FG , 6-15 3:1713-6
3rd03:03CIT - S.Smothers 31 yd TD FUMB RETURN (PAT KICK by B.Barnes GOOD) , 20-6
4th13:48CIT - B.Jones 59 yd TD FUMB RETURN (PAT KICK by B.Barnes GOOD) , 27-6
4th11:17SAM - C.Evans 5 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by J.Garner GOOD) , 8-75 2:3127-13
4th04:34CIT - J.Graves-Billips 13 yd TD PASS from Q.Hayes (PAT RUSH by J.Graves-Billips FAILED) , 5-55 1:3933-13
4th01:45CIT - Q.Hayes 18 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by B.Barnes GOOD) , 4-27 1:3240-13
Officials
Referee: Michael Farmer
Umpire: Jay Crockett
Head Linesman: Klee Sellers
Line judge: Erick Pratt
Field judge: Patrick Jordan
Back judge: Brian Kovach
Side judge: Ryan Johnson
Center judge: John Blevins

Team Statistics
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

CITSAM
FIRST DOWNS1526
Rushing88
Passing516
Penalty22
NET YARDS RUSHING16290
Rushing Attempts4232
Average Per Rush3.92.8
Rushing Touchdowns11
Yards Gained Rushing185136
Yards Lost Rushing2346
NET YARDS PASSING168362
Completions-Attempts-Int10-13-043-62-3
Average Per Attempt12.95.8
Average Per Completion16.88.4
Passing Touchdowns20
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS330452
Total Offensive plays5594
Average Gain Per Play64.8
Fumbles: Number-Lost4-12-2
Penalties: Number-Yards4-359-93
PUNTS-YARDS5-2284-146
Average Yards Per Punt45.636.5
Net Yards Per Punt28.235.8
Inside 2010
50+ Yards20
Touchbacks10
Fair catch11
KICKOFFS-YARDS8-4694-184
Average Yards Per Kickoff58.646
Net Yards Per Kickoff5429.3
Touchbacks31
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD2-3-01-67-0
Average Per Return1.567
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD2-37-03-67-0
Average Per Return18.522.3
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD3-70-00-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards2-901-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time29:5130:09
1st Quarter9:505:10
2nd Quarter7:107:50
3rd Quarter5:419:19
4th Quarter7:107:50
Third-Down Conversions4 of 139 of 22
Fourth-Down Conversions2 of 22 of 4
Red Zone Scores-Chances3 of 42 of 5
Touchdowns21
Field Goals1 of 21 of 1
Sacks By: Number-Yards4-280-0
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards7.0-324.0-5
Forced Three-And-Outs14
Total TDs51
Defensive TDs10
Special Teams TDs10
PAT Kicks4-41-1
Field Goals2-32-2
Points off turnovers60

Individual Statistics
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

The Citadel Samford

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Thompkins13760760255.8
Q.Hayes107011591335.9
I.Benjamin921120092.2
S.Boyle2505032.5
B.Herrington3413031
G.Johnson Sr.5910-106-0.2
Totals42185231621333.9
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Q.Crittendon145924350122.5
C.Evans731031184.4
B.Stober23452903414.5
K.Cherry4615041.3
C.Bland2505032.5
C.Pace1101011
TEAM105-500-5
J.Garner1011-1100-11
Totals3213646901342.8
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
C.Thompkins9-11-01551510
Q.Hayes1-2-0131130
Totals10-13-01682510
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
Q.Crittendon40-56-33240313
J.Gibson0-1-00000
B.Stober3-5-0380251
Totals43-62-33620314
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
J.Graves-Billips6139251624
B.Knauth21801142
K.Brown180812
H.Monroe130320
Totals101682511328
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
J.Gibson10910171437
P.Bird9650311233
C.Jones660026938
T.Davenport54602258
T.Ward351025411
N.Crayton32501257
C.Evans313010615
K.Cherry21107213
C.Bland110117
M.McKim1-10010
Q.Crittendon000010
Totals4336203162169
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.Platte522845.65611
Totals522845.65611
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
N.Jones414636.54300
Totals414636.54300
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
T.McDaniel00000013737
J.Graves-Billips00023719000
C.Gray00000011919
L.Alexander Jr.00000011414
B.Knauth232000000
Totals2322371937037
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
C.Evans16767000000
C.Jones00036728000
Totals1676736728000
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
B.Barnes2nd00:0340GOOD
B.Barnes3rd11:2128GOOD
B.Barnes4th07:1834MISSED
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
J.Garner2nd14:4640GOOD
J.Garner2nd08:3420GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
B.Barnes846958.630
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
J.Garner41844611
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
J.Graves-Billips01393700176
C.Thompkins76000076
Q.Hayes59000059
T.McDaniel00003737
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
C.Jones0606700127
C.Evans31130670111
J.Gibson09100091
P.Bird06500065
FumblesNo.Lost
HAYES,Q10
JOHNSON SR.,G10
KNAUTH,B11
Totals41
FumblesNo.Lost
BIRD,P11
GARNER,J11
Totals22

The Citadel Quarterback Progression
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama


Thompkins, Cobey
9 - 1182%155 yds1TD0INT230.2RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1112nd and 19 on CIT13 (Q1 10:49) J.Graves-Billips
1-23rd and 9 on SAM38 (Q1 07:03) B.Knauth
+2-3111st1st and 10 on CIT25 (Q2 08:34) B.Knauth
+3-443TD1st and 10 on SAM43 (Q2 08:34) J.Graves-Billips2
+4-583rd and 9 on CIT28 (Q2 04:34) K.Brown3
+5-671st and 10 on CIT49 (Q2 00:30) B.Knauth4
+6-7181st2nd and 3 on SAM44 (Q2 00:19) J.Graves-Billips5
6-81st and 10 on SAM26 (Q2 00:19) H.Monroe
+7-932nd and 10 on SAM26 (Q2 00:19) H.Monroe
+8-1033rd and 8 on SAM13 (Q3 14:38) J.Graves-Billips2
+9-11511st2nd and 8 on CIT28 (Q4 11:12) J.Graves-Billips3

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Hayes, Quentin
1 - 250%13 yds1TD0INT269.6RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-13rd and 21 on CIT24 (Q2 14:46) B.Knauth
+1-213TD3rd and 6 on SAM13 (Q4 04:39) J.Graves-Billips

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext



Samford Quarterback Progression
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama


Crittendon, Quincy
40 - 5671%324 yds0TD3INT109.3RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1-21st and 10 on SAM20 (Q1 13:01) C.Evans
+2-282nd and 12 on SAM18 (Q1 13:01) P.Bird2
+3-351st3rd and 4 on SAM26 (Q1 13:01) P.Bird3
+4-451st and 10 on SAM31 (Q1 13:01) C.Evans4
+5-573rd and 11 on SAM30 (Q1 13:01) J.Gibson5
+6-6171st2nd and 9 on SAM6 (Q1 02:58) J.Gibson6
6-73rd and 4 on SAM29 (Q1 02:58) C.Evans
+7-8111st and 15 on CIT40 (Q1 01:03) C.Jones
7-92nd and 4 on CIT29 (Q1 01:03) C.Evans
7-102nd and 8 on CIT22 (Q2 15:00) N.Crayton-2
7-113rd and 8 on CIT22 (Q2 14:55) P.Bird-3
+8-1252nd and 7 on SAM41 (Q2 12:59) T.Davenport
+9-13171st3rd and 2 on SAM46 (Q2 12:59) T.Ward2
+10-14101st1st and 10 on CIT37 (Q2 12:59) C.Evans3
+11-1591st4th and 2 on CIT19 (Q2 12:59) P.Bird4
+12-1631st and 10 on CIT10 (Q2 12:59) J.Gibson5
+13-1763rd and 8 on CIT8 (Q2 12:59) T.Davenport6
+14-1872nd and 10 on SAM25 (Q2 06:03) C.Jones7
14-191st and 10 on SAM35 (Q2 02:18) C.Jones
+15-2042nd and 10 on SAM35 (Q2 02:18) J.Gibson
+16-2171st3rd and 6 on SAM39 (Q2 02:00) C.Jones2
16-222nd and 1 on CIT45 (Q2 02:00) C.Jones
+17-23141st2nd and 11 on CIT31 (Q2 02:00) J.Gibson
+18-24131st1st and 10 on CIT17 (Q2 02:00) J.Gibson2
18-25INT1st and 4 on CIT4 (Q2 02:00) J.Gibson
+19-2641st and 10 on SAM25 (Q3 15:00) K.Cherry
19-272nd and 6 on SAM29 (Q3 15:00) J.Gibson
19-28INT3rd and 6 on SAM29 (Q3 15:00) J.Gibson-2
+20-2941st3rd and 1 on SAM17 (Q3 10:59) P.Bird
+21-3001st and 10 on SAM21 (Q3 10:59) P.Bird2
+22-3192nd and 10 on SAM21 (Q3 10:59) T.Davenport3
+23-3211st and 10 on SAM32 (Q3 10:59) C.Bland4
+24-33121st1st and 10 on SAM43 (Q3 10:59) J.Gibson5
+25-34261st1st and 10 on CIT45 (Q3 10:59) C.Jones6
+26-3511st and 10 on CIT19 (Q3 10:59) C.Jones7
+27-36-12nd and 9 on CIT18 (Q3 10:59) M.McKim8
27-37INT3rd and 10 on CIT19 (Q3 10:59) C.Jones
+28-3861st2nd and 6 on SAM24 (Q3 03:58) P.Bird
+29-391TD1st and 10 on SAM30 (Q3 03:58) P.Bird2
+30-4041st and 10 on SAM27 (Q3 02:57) T.Davenport3
+31-4142nd and 6 on SAM31 (Q3 02:57) J.Gibson4
31-421st and 10 on SAM37 (Q3 02:57) T.Ward
+32-4392nd and 10 on SAM37 (Q3 02:57) N.Crayton
+33-44221st1st and 10 on SAM50 (Q3 02:57) T.Davenport2
33-451st and 10 on CIT28 (Q3 02:57) S.Pickett III
+34-4683rd and 20 on CIT38 (Q4 15:00) C.Jones
+35-4791st and 10 on SAM25 (Q4 13:48) J.Gibson2
35-482nd and 1 on SAM34 (Q4 13:48) P.Bird
+36-49311st1st and 10 on SAM44 (Q4 13:48) P.Bird
+37-5011st and 10 on CIT25 (Q4 13:48) P.Bird2
+38-51121st1st and 10 on SAM20 (Q4 07:18) N.Crayton3
38-521st and 10 on SAM32 (Q4 07:18) C.Evans
38-533rd and 14 on SAM28 (Q4 07:18) P.Bird-2
+39-5471st and 10 on SAM25 (Q4 04:34) K.Cherry
+40-5583rd and 16 on SAM19 (Q4 04:34) J.Gibson2
40-564th and 8 on SAM27 (Q4 04:34) J.Gibson

Sacked 3 times for 23 yards lost
LostContext
-62nd and 5 on SAM36 (Q1 13:01)
-42nd and 10 on SAM32 (Q4 07:18)
-132nd and 3 on SAM32 (Q4 04:34)




Stober, Brady
3 - 560%38 yds0TD0INT123.8RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-191st and 10 on SAM31 (Q4 01:38) T.Ward
1-23rd and 6 on SAM35 (Q4 01:38) N.Crayton
+2-3251st4th and 6 on SAM35 (Q4 01:38) T.Ward
2-42nd and 5 on CIT5 (Q4 01:38) S.Pickett III
+3-543rd and 5 on CIT5 (Q4 01:38) N.Crayton

Sacked 1 time for 5 yards lost
LostContext
-52nd and 1 on SAM40 (Q4 01:38)




Gibson, Jaden
0 - 10%0 yds0TD0INT0RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-11st and 10 on CIT27 (Q2 12:59) Q.Crittendon

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Defensive Statistics
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama
#The CitadelSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
8T.McDaniel65110.0-00.0-000-01-3700
42D.Ware83110.0-01.0-100-00-000
7B.Jones5270.0-01.0-201-590-010
45M.Rosa4260.0-00.0-000-00-000
32T.Elam5160.0-00.0-000-00-000
24N.Mirabella4150.0-00.0-000-00-000
13C.Williams3140.0-01.0-100-00-000
19J.Holmes0440.5-40.5-400-00-000
3M.Ravenel2130.0-00.0-000-00-010
11P.Betts2130.0-00.0-000-00-000
37S.Smothers2130.0-00.0-001-310-010
91C.Benton1231.5-171.5-1700-00-002
96P.Collins0330.0-00.0-000-00-000
93C.Iverson2021.0-61.0-600-00-000
10D.Nyangweso2020.0-00.0-000-00-000
26N.Jones2020.0-00.0-010-00-011
40C.Gray0220.0-00.0-000-01-1900
50L.Alexander Jr.1120.0-00.0-000-01-1400
5J.Roberts1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
56J.Cole0110.0-00.0-000-00-001
31J.Mosley1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
49K.George1011.0-51.0-500-00-001
87B.Barnes1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
92A.Comer1010.0-00.0-000-00-001
98C.Arnold0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
Totals5432864-287.0-3212-903-7045

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#SamfordSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
5J.Mosley38110.0-00.0-000-00-000
30C.Sloan46100.0-01.0-300-00-000
6J.Nelson3470.0-00.0-000-00-000
90C.Cunningham0550.0-01.5-300-00-000
9L.Young4150.0-00.0-000-00-000
94J.Shannon2240.0-00.0-000-00-000
27Q.Gaskins0330.0-00.0-000-00-000
88D.Grayson1230.0-00.0-000-00-000
14K.Washington1230.0-00.0-000-00-000
44C.Warren1120.0-00.5-100-00-000
1D.Newsome1120.0-00.0-000-00-000
48J.Johnson2020.0-00.0-000-00-000
92K.Crisp0220.0-00.0-000-00-000
95M.Woodard0220.0-00.5-100-00-000
97J.Bussey0220.0-00.5-200-00-000
60H.Weber0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
2Q.Crittendon1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
7J.Gibson1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
19T.Lenhardt1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
21M.Thornton1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
22K.Cherry1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
23T.Weber1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
34M.Gaither1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
8L.Wattenbarger0000.0-00.0-000-00-010
61A.Applefield0000.0-00.0-001-00-000
Totals2942710-04.0-501-00-010

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

Starters
The Citadel

Pos##OFFENSE
WR2J.Graves-Billips
QB9C.Thompkins
WR18M.Taylor
RB22G.Johnson Sr.
OL57M.Bartilucci
OL60B.Pickett
OL65S.Whitman
OL75D.Murillo
OL77T.Heggins-Hill
TE80S.Diaz
WR83B.Knauth
Pos##DEFENSE
LB5J.Roberts
DB7B.Jones
DB8T.McDaniel
DB13C.Williams
LB19J.Holmes
DB24N.Mirabella
LB45M.Rosa
DL56J.Cole
DL76J.Marks
DL93C.Iverson
DB37S.Smothers
Samford

Pos##OFFENSE
RB0C.Evans
QB2Q.Crittendon
WR4P.Bird
WR7J.Gibson
WR13C.Jones
WR33T.Davenport
OL57W.Davidson
OL64N.Watts
OL74T.Douthit
OL77K.Pearley
OL78D.Johnson
Pos##DEFENSE
CB2J.Yancey
CB3N.Perkins
LB5J.Mosley
CB6J.Nelson
DB27Q.Gaskins
LB30C.Sloan
DL60H.Weber
DL88D.Grayson
DL90C.Cunningham
DB9L.Young
DL94J.Shannon
Substitutions
The Citadel:
3 M.Ravenel; 0 M.Bonneau Jr.; 6 R.Patterson; 10 D.Nyangweso; 11 B.Herrington; 11 P.Betts; 17 Q.Hayes; 20 R.Poppell; 21 A.Webb; 25 I.Benjamin; 26 N.Jones; 31 J.Mosley; 32 T.Elam; 34 K.Carpenter; 36 R.Mitchell; 40 C.Gray; 41 B.Jamison; 42 D.Ware; 44 S.Boyle; 46 J.Weil; 47 D.Turpin; 49 K.George; 50 L.Alexander Jr.; 62 M.Lengi; 63 N.Rodriguez-Pena; 69 M.Metrosky; 74 D.Barbrey; 81 K.Swortzel; 82 H.Monroe; 84 J.Marks; 85 W.Long; 87 B.Barnes; 88 K.Brown; 89 W.Hobgood; 90 J.Platte; 91 C.Benton; 92 A.Comer; 96 P.Collins; 98 C.Arnold;
Samford:
44 C.Warren; 1 D.Newsome; 8 L.Wattenbarger; 14 K.Washington; 15 C.Burdeshaw; 15 B.Stober; 16 D.Henderson; 17 J.McGinn; 18 T.Ward; 19 T.Lenhardt; 20 T.Turner; 21 M.Thornton; 22 K.Cherry; 22 M.Bryant; 23 T.Weber; 26 J.Garner; 29 C.Bland; 31 M.McKim; 32 N.Jones; 34 M.Gaither; 34 L.Abbott; 35 D.Caldwell; 38 E.Russell; 39 G.Morris; 42 Q.Hall; 44 C.Pace; 48 J.Johnson; 49 V.Nicklaus; 61 A.Applefield; 73 J.Perritt; 76 M.Snow; 84 S.Pickett III; 85 N.Bookman; 86 N.Crayton; 92 K.Crisp; 93 J.Methvin; 95 M.Woodard; 96 B.Darnell; 97 J.Bussey; 99 T.Durant;
Did Not Play
The Citadel:
TM TEAM; 0 McCall, Jack; 1 Fletcher, Dustin; 3 Tankersley, Cooper; 4 Crawford III, Johnny; 9 Lewis, Alex; 10 Tillman Jr., Corey; 12 Hudson, JJ; 16 Hill, Xavier; 20 Ibrahim, Corey; 23 Woodard, Jabraivon; 27 Turnbow, Anthony; 28 Fludd, Jammall; 29 Calhoun, Eli; 30 Johns, Cooper; 33 Haltiwanger, Jaiden; 38 Grigsby III, HJ; 39 Gilliard, Justice; 41 Moraux, Corey; 43 Smith Jr., Willie; 48 Sutton, Cameron; 52 Smith, Cam'rich; 53 Robinson, Miles; 54 Johnson, Tanner; 55 Blanchard, DJ; 58 Tumbleston, Andrew; 59 Pitts, Pac; 61 DiLiegro, Tommy; 64 Schmidt, Frank; 67 Williams, Mason; 68 Hundley, Brock; 70 Bracey, Tanner; 71 Jacobs, Carter; 72 Wiles, Aiden; 73 Jackson, Andrew; 78 Brockington, James; 79 Nobles, Brock; 86 Lucas, Noah; 94 Wells Jr., Terrance; 95 Bell, Jameson; 97 Witte, Tucker;
Samford:
17 Wansley, Amari; 1 Oliver, Ryan; 3 Maddux, Caidan; 6 Levine, Ben; 10 Klees, Haden; 11 Vinson, Rayf; 12 Roberts, Christian; 12 Gilliam, Charlie; 14 Beatty, Jackson; 16 Bobo, Jake; 21 Fisher, Ethan; 23 Theado, David; 24 Tolbert, Brody; 25 Loving, Jadon; 25 Pruitt, William; 26 Pace, Colton; 28 Hidalgo, Grant; 30 Greer, Cooper; 36 Ippolito, Ty; 37 Schwing, Jack; 39 Skinner, Ryan; 40 Whitley, Jordan; 41 Haynes, Jake; 42 Dunn, Caulen; 45 Pigg, Cannon; 46 Jordan, Andrew; 47 Valdes, Daniel; 51 Gettman, Jacob; 52 Graham, Wesley; 53 McKeown, Kaden; 55 Chapa, Isaac; 56 Barr, Aidan; 58 Turner, Wilbur; 59 Thorley, Will; 62 Peacock, Parker; 65 May, Kaleb; 67 Carter, Nathan; 68 Harrelson, Asher; 69 Watts, Russell; 70 Mullins, Crosby; 71 Donovan, Carson; 72 Lovett, Josh; 75 Rickell, Charlie; 83 Krauklis, Hudson; 87 Whitley, Brice; 89 Beck, Landon; 91 Cooper, Romello;

Drive Chart (By Team)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
CIT1stCIT2214:55KOCIT3013:01PUNT3 - 81:54
CIT1stCIT2210:49PUNTSAM3802:58PUNT13 - 407:51
CIT2ndCIT3514:46KOCIT2412:59PUNT3 - -111:47
CIT2ndCIT2508:34KOSAM006:03 *TD5 - 752:31
CIT2ndCIT2704:34PUNTCIT3102:18PUNT3 - 42:16
CIT2ndCIT2000:39INTSAM2300:03 *FG7 - 570:36
CIT3rdSAM2514:38INTSAM1011:21 *FG6 - 153:17
CIT3rdCIT4706:22INTCIT4903:58PUNT3 - 22:24
CIT4thCIT2611:12KOSAM1607:18FGA6 - 583:54
CIT4thCIT4506:13PUNTSAM004:34 *TD5 - 551:39
CIT4thSAM2703:17DOWNSSAM001:45 *TD4 - 271:32

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
The Citadel1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession9:507:105:417:1017:0012:5129:51
3rd down conversions2-51-30-21-33-81-54-13
4th down conversions1-10-00-01-11-11-12-2

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
SAM1stSAM2013:01PUNTSAM3710:49PUNT6 - 172:12
SAM1stSAM502:58PUNTSAM2901:03PUNT5 - 241:55
SAM1stCIT3501:03PUNTCIT2214:46 *FG7 - 131:17
SAM2ndSAM3812:59PUNTCIT208:34 *FG12 - 604:25
SAM2ndSAM2506:03KOSAM3404:34PUNT3 - 91:29
SAM2ndSAM3502:18KOCIT400:39INT9 - 611:39
SAM2ndSAM2500:03KOSAM200:00HALF1 - -50:03
SAM3rdSAM2515:00KOSAM2914:38INT3 - 40:22
SAM3rdSAM811:13KOCIT1906:22INT12 - 734:51
SAM3rdSAM2003:58PUNTSAM3103:03FUMB3 - 110:55
SAM3rdSAM2702:57KOCIT4113:48FUMB11 - 324:09
SAM4thSAM2513:48KOCIT011:17 *TD8 - 752:31
SAM4thSAM2007:18FGASAM2806:13PUNT4 - 81:05
SAM4thSAM2504:34KOSAM2703:17DOWNS4 - 21:17
SAM4thSAM3101:38KOCIT10:00HALF8 - 681:38

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Samford1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession5:107:509:197:5013:0017:0930:09
3rd down conversions2-42-64-61-64-105-129-22
4th down conversions0-01-10-01-31-11-32-4

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
CIT1stCIT2214:55KOCIT3013:01PUNT3 - 81:54
SAM1stSAM2013:01PUNTSAM3710:49PUNT6 - 172:12
CIT1stCIT2210:49PUNTSAM3802:58PUNT13 - 407:51
SAM1stSAM502:58PUNTSAM2901:03PUNT5 - 241:55
SAM1stCIT3501:03PUNTCIT2214:46*FG7 - 131:17
CIT2ndCIT3514:46KOCIT2412:59PUNT3 - -111:47
SAM2ndSAM3812:59PUNTCIT208:34*FG12 - 604:25
CIT2ndCIT2508:34KOSAM006:03*TD5 - 752:31
SAM2ndSAM2506:03KOSAM3404:34PUNT3 - 91:29
CIT2ndCIT2704:34PUNTCIT3102:18PUNT3 - 42:16
SAM2ndSAM3502:18KOCIT400:39INT9 - 611:39
CIT2ndCIT2000:39INTSAM2300:03*FG7 - 570:36
SAM2ndSAM2500:03KOSAM200:00HALF1 - -50:03
SAM3rdSAM2515:00KOSAM2914:38INT3 - 40:22
CIT3rdSAM2514:38INTSAM1011:21*FG6 - 153:17
SAM3rdSAM811:13KOCIT1906:22INT12 - 734:51
CIT3rdCIT4706:22INTCIT4903:58PUNT3 - 22:24
SAM3rdSAM2003:58PUNTSAM3103:03FUMB3 - 110:55
SAM3rdSAM2702:57KOCIT4113:48FUMB11 - 324:09
SAM4thSAM2513:48KOCIT011:17*TD8 - 752:31
CIT4thCIT2611:12KOSAM1607:18FGA6 - 583:54
SAM4thSAM2007:18FGASAM2806:13PUNT4 - 81:05
CIT4thCIT4506:13PUNTSAM004:34*TD5 - 551:39
SAM4thSAM2504:34KOSAM2703:17DOWNS4 - 21:17
CIT4thSAM2703:17DOWNSSAM001:45*TD4 - 271:32
SAM4thSAM3101:38KOCIT10:00HALF8 - 681:38

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Samford won the toss and has deferred to the second half. CIT will receive and SAM will defend the north goal.
(15:00) GARNER, Jake kickoff 62 yards from the SAM35 to the CIT3, GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte returned 19 yards to the CIT22 (GAITHER, Mailk), clock 14:55.
CIT drive start at 14:55
1-10CIT22[NHSG] JOHNSON SR., Garrison rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the CIT28 (SHANNON, Joseph).
2-4CIT28[NHSG] JOHNSON SR., Garrison rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the CIT29 (MOSLEY, Jaden;CUNNINGHAM, Conroy).
3-3CIT29[NHSG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the CIT30 (SHANNON, Joseph).
4-2CIT30PLATTE, James punt 50 yards to the SAM20, fair catch by EVANS, CJ, clock 13:01. [13:01]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 8 yards, 1:54
SAM drive start at 13:01
1-10SAM20(13:01) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for -2 yards to EVANS, CJ caught at the SAM14 and advanced to the SAM18 (JONES, Bradlee).
2-12SAM18[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle complete for 8 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the SAM24 and advanced to the SAM26 (JONES, Bradlee).
3-4SAM26[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the SAM28 and advanced to the SAM31 (ROSA, Mikey), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM31[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 5 yards to EVANS, CJ caught at the SAM31 and advanced to the SAM36 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik).
2-5SAM36[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy sacked for a loss of 6 yards at the SAM30 (IVERSON, Chris).
3-11SAM30[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short up the middle complete for 7 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the SAM32 and advanced to the SAM37 (IVERSON, Chris).
4-4SAM37JONES, Noah punt 43 yards to the CIT20, KNAUTH, Braylon returned 2 yards to the CIT22 (WEBER, Tucker), out of bounds, clock 10:49. [10:49]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:12
CIT drive start at 10:49
1-10CIT22(10:49) [NHSG] JOHNSON SR., Garrison rush to the right for a loss of 3 yards, JOHNSON SR., Garrison fumbled at CIT14 , recovered by CIT JOHNSON SR., Garrison at the CIT19, returned -6 yards to the CIT13, End of Play.
2-19CIT13[NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass up the middle complete for 11 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte caught at the CIT22 and advanced to the CIT24 (YOUNG, Lashon).
3-8CIT24[NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey scrambles to the right for a gain of 9 yards to the CIT33 (SLOAN, Carson;MOSLEY, Jaden), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10CIT33[SG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the CIT39 (MOSLEY, Jaden).
2-4CIT39[SG] BENJAMIN, Israel rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the CIT42 (MOSLEY, Jaden;NELSON, Jalen).
3-1CIT42BENJAMIN, Israel rush up the middle for no gain to the CIT42 (GASKINS, Quantaves;GRAYSON, Donovan). [07:03]
4-1V42Timeout The Citadel, clock 07:03. [07:03]
4-1CIT42(07:03) [NH] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the CIT43 (WEBER, Hank;SHANNON, Joseph), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10CIT43[NHSG] BENJAMIN, Israel rush up the middle for no gain to the CIT43 (MOSLEY, Jaden).
2-10CIT43[NHSG] BENJAMIN, Israel rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the CIT48 (MOSLEY, Jaden;NELSON, Jalen).
3-5CIT48[NHSG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the SAM39 (NELSON, Jalen), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM39[SG] JOHNSON SR., Garrison rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the SAM40 (SLOAN, Carson;CUNNINGHAM, Conroy).
2-11SAM40[SG] BOYLE, Sebastien rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM38 (MOSLEY, Jaden;SHANNON, Joseph).
3-9SAM38[SG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for KNAUTH, Braylon broken up by WATTENBARGER, Luke at the SAM16.
4-9SAM38PLATTE, James punt 33 yards to the SAM5 out of bounds, clock 02:58. [02:58]
Drive Summary: 13 plays, 40 yards, 7:51
SAM drive start at 02:58
1-10SAM5(02:58) [NHSG] EVANS, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM6 (WARE, Darryle).
2-9SAM6[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep to the left complete for 17 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the SAM22 and advanced to the SAM23, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM23[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the SAM27 (WARE, Darryle;RAVENEL, Melvin).
2-6SAM27[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy scrambles to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM29 (GRAY, Camden;COLLINS, Phillip).
3-4SAM29[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right incomplete intended for EVANS, CJ broken up by JONES, Bradlee at the SAM40.
4-4SAM29(01:11) JONES, Noah punt 37 yards to the CIT34 return muffed by KNAUTH, Braylon at the CIT34, recovered by SAM APPLEFIELD, Alex at the CIT35, credited with 1 yard on the return, End of Play, clock 01:03. [01:03]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 24 yards, 1:55
SAM drive start at 01:03
1-10CIT35(01:03) CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle complete for 8 yards to CRAYTON, Nick caught at the CIT29 and advanced to the CIT27 (ROSA, Mikey;ROBERTS, Je'Mazin). PENALTY Before the snap, SAM Illegal Formation enforced 5 yards from the CIT35 to the CIT40. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1-15CIT40[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 11 yards to JONES, Calvin caught at the CIT40 and advanced to the CIT29 (WILLIAMS, Cale).
2-4CIT29[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left incomplete dropped by EVANS, CJ thrown to the CIT30.
3-4CIT29(00:23) [NHSG] EVANS, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the CIT24 (JONES, Nolan), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10CIT24[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the CIT17 (MIRABELLA, Nikolas), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: The Citadel 0, Samford 0

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
The Citadel09:5030032-51-114-371-2-0-110-0
Samford05:1012032-40-06-137-9-0-511-5

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama
CITSAM
Score00
FIRST DOWNS33
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)14-376-13
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1151
Passes Att-Comp-Int2-1-09-7-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-4815-64
Fumble Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punt Returns-Yards2-30-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-190-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-41.52-40.0
Fumbles-Lost2-10-0
Penalties-Yards0-01-5
Possession Time9:505:10
Third-Down Conversions2-52-4
Fourth-Down Conversions1-10-0

The Citadel

Samford

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Thompkins5300300613
I.Benjamin4808025
S.Boyle1202022

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Q.Crittendon31301304.37
C.Evans2606035

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Thompkins1-2-0110110

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Q.Crittendon7-9-0450171

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Graves-Billips1110111
B.Knauth0001

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Gibson2240217
P.Bird213028
C.Jones1110111

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Platte28341.55000

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Jones28040.04300

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Knauth2302

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Graves-Billips119019

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Mosley2-54.50.00.0
B.Jones2-02.00.01.0
C.Iverson2-02.01.01.0
D.Ware1-11.50.00.0
T.McDaniel1-01.00.00.0
C.Williams1-01.00.00.0
N.Mirabella1-01.00.00.0
M.Rosa1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Mosley2-54.50.00.0
J.Shannon2-23.00.00.0
J.Nelson1-22.00.00.0
C.Sloan0-21.00.01.0
C.Cunningham0-21.00.01.0
L.Young1-01.00.00.0
T.Weber1-01.00.00.0
M.Gaither1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-3CIT17PENALTY Before the snap, SAM False Start on DOUTHIT, Tyler enforced 5 yards from the CIT17 to the CIT22.
2-8CIT22[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left incomplete dropped by CRAYTON, Nick thrown to the CIT18. [14:55]
3-8V22Timeout The Citadel, clock 14:55. [14:55]
3-8CIT22(14:55) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left incomplete intended for BIRD, Preston broken up by JONES, Nolan at the CIT20.
4-8CIT22GARNER, Jake field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at CIT30], clock 14:46. [14:46]
The Citadel 0, Samford 3
GARNER, Jake kickoff 0 yards from the SAM35 to the SAM35 out of bounds. Receiving team has elected to spot the ball at its 35-yard line , clock 14:46.
CIT drive start at 14:46
1-10CIT35[NHSG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush to the left for a loss of 9 yards, HAYES, Quentin fumbled at CIT27 , recovered by CIT DIAZ, Saul at the CIT26 to the CIT26, End of Play.
2-19CIT26[NHSG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the CIT24 (SLOAN, Carson;BUSSEY, Jackson).
Q.Hayes in at QB for CIT
3-21CIT24[SG] HAYES, Quentin pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for KNAUTH, Braylon thrown to the SAM33.
4-21CIT24(13:08) PLATTE, James punt 38 yards to the SAM38 downed by HUDSON, JJ, clock 12:59. [12:59]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -11 yards, 1:47
SAM drive start at 12:59
1-10SAM38(12:59) [NHSG] EVANS, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM41 (HOLMES, Jeremiah;WARE, Darryle).
2-7SAM41[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to DAVENPORT, Teddy caught at the SAM44 and advanced to the SAM46 (ELAM, Temarcus).
3-2SAM46[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 17 yards to WARD, Torrey caught at the CIT42 and advanced to the CIT37 (ELAM, Temarcus;MCDANIEL, Tyrik), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT37[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left complete for 10 yards to EVANS, CJ caught at the CIT33 and advanced to the CIT27 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik), 1ST DOWN.P
J.Gibson in at QB for SAM
1-10CIT27[NHSG] GIBSON, Jaden pass to the left incomplete intended for CRITTENDON, Quincy thrown to the CIT29.
Q.Crittendon in at QB for SAM
2-10CIT27[NHSG] EVANS, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the CIT19 (WARE, Darryle).
3-2CIT19[NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush up the middle for no gain to the CIT19 (COLLINS, Phillip;WARE, Darryle).
4-2CIT19[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the right complete for 9 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the CIT14 and advanced to the CIT10 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT10[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 3 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the CIT10 and advanced to the CIT7 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik).
2-7CIT7[NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the CIT8 (WARE, Darryle).
3-8CIT8[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 6 yards to DAVENPORT, Teddy to the CIT2 (ELAM, Temarcus).
4-2CIT2GARNER, Jake field goal attempt from 20 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at CIT10], clock 08:34. [08:34]
The Citadel 0, Samford 6
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 60 yards, 4:25
GARNER, Jake kickoff 65 yards from the SAM35 to the CIT0, Touchback , clock 08:34.
CIT drive start at 08:34
C.Thompkins in at QB for CIT
1-10CIT25(08:34) [SG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass to the left complete for 11 yards to KNAUTH, Braylon to the CIT36, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT36THOMPKINS, Cobey pass to the left incomplete intended for KNAUTH, Braylon thrown to the CIT49. PENALTY SAM Holding on THORNTON, Malik enforced 10 yards from the CIT36 to the CIT46 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).E
1-10CIT46[SG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the CIT48 (SLOAN, Carson;MOSLEY, Jaden).
2-8CIT48[SG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the SAM45 (LENHARDT, Trey).
3-1SAM45[SG] JOHNSON SR., Garrison rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM43 (SLOAN, Carson), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM43(06:20) [NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep up the middle complete for 43 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte caught at the SAM2 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 06:03 (Scoring play confirmed). [06:03]P
0-0SAM3BARNES, Ben PAT kick attempt is good.
The Citadel 7, Samford 6
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:31
BARNES, Ben kickoff 65 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM0, Touchback , clock 06:03.
SAM drive start at 06:03
1-10SAM25(06:03) [NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush to the right for no gain to the SAM25 (ROSA, Mikey;BENTON, Chris).
2-10SAM25[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 7 yards to JONES, Calvin caught at the SAM31 and advanced to the SAM32 (SMOTHERS, Sayre).
3-3SAM32[NHSG] EVANS, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM34 (HOLMES, Jeremiah;ARNOLD, Carson).
4-1SAM34JONES, Noah punt 39 yards to the CIT27, fair catch by KNAUTH, Braylon, clock 04:34. [04:34]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:29
CIT drive start at 04:34
1-10CIT27(04:34) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Israel rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the CIT29 (MOSLEY, Jaden).
2-8CIT29[SG] BENJAMIN, Israel rush to the right for a loss of 1 yard to the CIT28 (CUNNINGHAM, Conroy;WOODARD, Maxton).
3-9CIT28[SG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass to the left complete for 8 yards to BROWN, Kemani caught at the CIT34 and advanced to the CIT36 (YOUNG, Lashon).
4-1CIT36PENALTY Before the snap, CIT Delay Of Game on THOMPKINS, Cobey enforced 5 yards from the CIT36 to the CIT31.
4-6CIT31(02:39) PLATTE, James punt 56 yards to the SAM13, EVANS, CJ returned 67 yards to the CIT0, TOUCHDOWN SAM, score nullified by penalty, clock 02:18 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY SAM Personal Foul on WASHINGTON, Keshawn enforced 20 yards from the CIT50 to the SAM30, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [02:18]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 4 yards, 2:16
SAM drive start at 02:18
1-10SAM35[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the right incomplete intended for JONES, Calvin thrown to the SAM40.
2-10SAM35[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 4 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the SAM34 and advanced to the SAM39 (MIRABELLA, Nikolas). [02:00]
3-6H39Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
3-6SAM39(02:00) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 7 yards to JONES, Calvin to the SAM46 (JONES, Bradlee), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM46[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush to the right for a gain of 9 yards to the CIT45 (HOLMES, Jeremiah;MCDANIEL, Tyrik).
2-1CIT45[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep to the right incomplete intended for JONES, Calvin thrown to the CIT20.
3-1CIT45(01:24) CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right incomplete intended for WARD, Torrey thrown to the CIT32. PENALTY CIT Pass Interference on JONES, Bradlee enforced 15 yards to the CIT30 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).E
1-10CIT30[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush to the right for a loss of 1 yard to the CIT31 (WILLIAMS, Cale).
2-11CIT31[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 14 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the CIT22 and advanced to the CIT17 (RAVENEL, Melvin), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT17[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left complete for 13 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the CIT14 and advanced to the CIT4 (WARE, Darryle), 1ST DOWN.P
1-4CIT4[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left intercepted by GRAY, Camden at the CIT1 intended for GIBSON, Jaden. Gray return for 19 yards to the CIT20 (CRITTENDON, Quincy), out of bounds, clock 00:39. [00:39]
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 61 yards, 1:39
CIT drive start at 00:39
1-10CIT20(00:39) [SG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the CIT24 (NELSON, Jalen). [00:30]
2-6V24Timeout Samford, clock 00:30. [00:30]
2-6CIT24(00:31) [NHSG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 25 yards to the CIT49, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-10CIT49[SG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass short to the right complete for 7 yards to KNAUTH, Braylon caught at the SAM46 and advanced to the SAM44 (NELSON, Jalen). [00:19]
2-3H44Timeout The Citadel, clock 00:19. [00:19]
2-3SAM44(00:19) [NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep to the right complete for 18 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte to the SAM26 (SLOAN, Carson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM26[NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass to the right incomplete intended for MONROE, Ha'Keem.
2-10SAM26(00:09) [NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass short to the right complete for 3 yards to MONROE, Ha'Keem to the SAM23, out of bounds.
3-7SAM23BARNES, Ben field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at SAM30], clock 00:03. [00:03]
The Citadel 10, Samford 6
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 57 yards, 0:36
0-0CIT35BARNES, Ben kickoff yards from the CIT35 to the. PENALTY SAM Leaping on GRAYSON, Donovan enforced 15 yards from the CIT35 to the CIT50.
BARNES, Ben kickoff 45 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM20, fair catch by GIBSON, Jaden , clock 00:03.
SAM drive start at 00:03
1-10SAM25(00:03) [NHSG] Kneel down by TEAM at SAM20 (team loss of 5), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, -5 yards, 0:03
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: The Citadel 10, Samford 6

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
The Citadel107:1023161-30-09-306-8-0-902-20
Samford67:5006172-61-19-1511-17-1-954-50

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama
CITSAM
Score106
FIRST DOWNS910
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)23-6715-28
PASSING-YARDS (NET)101146
Passes Att-Comp-Int10-7-026-18-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS33-16841-174
Fumble Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punt Returns-Yards2-31-67
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-190-0
Interception Returns-Yards1-190-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-41.52-40.0
Fumbles-Lost3-10-0
Penalties-Yards2-205-55
Possession Time17:0013:00
Third-Down Conversions3-84-10
Fourth-Down Conversions1-11-1

The Citadel

Samford

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Thompkins9680680257.6
Q.Hayes20-11-110-5.5
I.Benjamin610-19051.5
S.Boyle1202022

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Q.Crittendon622-121093.5
C.Evans519019083.8
K.Cherry20-1-10-0.5

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Thompkins7-9-01011430
Q.Hayes0-1-0000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Q.Crittendon18-25-11400171
J.Gibson0-1-0000

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Graves-Billips3721343
B.Knauth2180411
H.Monroe13023
K.Brown18018

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Gibson6580717
P.Bird322049
C.Jones3250511
T.Davenport211026

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Platte417744.35600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
N.Jones311939.74300

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Knauth2302

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Evans167067

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Graves-Billips119019

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Mosley3-66.00.00.0
D.Ware4-35.50.01.0
T.McDaniel4-25.00.00.0
B.Jones3-03.00.01.0
T.Elam2-12.50.00.0
C.Williams2-02.00.01.0
N.Mirabella2-02.00.00.0
C.Iverson2-02.01.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Mosley3-66.00.00.0
J.Nelson3-24.00.00.0
C.Sloan2-44.00.02.0
J.Shannon2-23.00.00.0
L.Young2-02.00.00.0
C.Cunningham0-31.50.02.0
Q.Crittendon1-01.00.00.0
T.Lenhardt1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd14:46SAM - J.Garner 40 yd FG , 7-13 1:170-3
2nd08:34SAM - J.Garner 20 yd FG , 12-60 4:250-6
2nd06:03CIT - J.Graves-Billips 43 yd TD PASS from C.Thompkins (KICK by B.Barnes) , 5-75 2:317-6
2nd00:03CIT - B.Barnes 40 yd FG , 7-57 0:3610-6

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

CITSAM
Score106
FIRST DOWNS67
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)9-309-15
PASSING-YARDS (NET)9095
Passes Att-Comp-Int8-6-017-11-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS17-12026-110
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-67
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards1-190-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-47.01-39.0
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-204-50
Possession Time7:107:50
Third-Down Conversions1-32-6
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

The Citadel

Samford

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Thompkins43803809.525
Q.Hayes20-11-110-5.5
I.Benjamin22-1100.52

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Q.Crittendon39-1802.79
C.Evans31301304.38
K.Cherry20-1-10-0.5

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Thompkins6-7-0901430
Q.Hayes0-1-0000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Q.Crittendon11-16-1950170
J.Gibson0-1-0000

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Graves-Billips2611243
B.Knauth2180311
H.Monroe13023
K.Brown18018

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Gibson4340514
P.Bird19029
C.Jones214047
T.Davenport211026

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Platte29447.05600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Jones13939.03900

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Evans167067

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
T.McDaniel3-24.00.00.0
D.Ware3-24.00.01.0
T.Elam2-12.50.00.0
J.Holmes0-31.50.00.0
J.Mosley1-11.50.00.0
M.Ravenel1-01.00.00.0
B.Jones1-01.00.00.0
C.Williams1-01.00.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Sloan2-23.00.01.0
J.Nelson2-02.00.00.0
J.Mosley1-11.50.00.0
Q.Crittendon1-01.00.00.0
L.Young1-01.00.00.0
T.Lenhardt1-01.00.00.0
C.Cunningham0-10.50.01.0
M.Woodard0-10.50.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd14:46SAM - J.Garner 40 yd FG , 7-13 1:170-3
2nd08:34SAM - J.Garner 20 yd FG , 12-60 4:250-6
2nd06:03CIT - J.Graves-Billips 43 yd TD PASS from C.Thompkins (KICK by B.Barnes) , 5-75 2:317-6
2nd00:03CIT - B.Barnes 40 yd FG , 7-57 0:3610-6

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

At the start of the second half, SAM will receive and CIT will defend the north goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
BARNES, Ben kickoff 65 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
SAM drive start at 15:00
1-10SAM25[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 4 yards to CHERRY, Ken caught at the SAM25 and advanced to the SAM29 (MIRABELLA, Nikolas), out of bounds.
2-6SAM29[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle incomplete intended for GIBSON, Jaden broken up by SMOTHERS, Sayre at the SAM35.
3-6SAM29[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right intercepted by ALEXANDER JR., Lee at the SAM39 intended for GIBSON, Jaden. Alexander Jr. return for 14 yards to the SAM25 (GIBSON, Jaden), clock 14:38. [14:38]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 4 yards, 0:22
CIT drive start at 14:38
1-10SAM25[NHSG] BENJAMIN, Israel rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the SAM16 (MOSLEY, Jaden;GRAYSON, Donovan).
2-1SAM16[SG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM15 (WARREN, Corey), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM15[SG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM14 (GRAYSON, Donovan).
2-9SAM14[SG] BENJAMIN, Israel rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM13 (CUNNINGHAM, Conroy;NELSON, Jalen).
3-8SAM13[SG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass up the middle complete for 3 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte caught at the SAM15 and advanced to the SAM10 (YOUNG, Lashon).
4-5SAM10BARNES, Ben field goal attempt from 28 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at SAM18], clock 11:21. [11:21]
The Citadel 13, Samford 6
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 15 yards, 3:17
(11:21) BARNES, Ben kickoff 65 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM0, JONES, Calvin returned 18 yards to the SAM18 (BARNES, Ben), clock 11:13. PENALTY SAM Holding on WANSLEY, Amari enforced half the distance from the goal, 8 yards from the SAM16 to the SAM8.
SAM drive start at 11:13
1-10SAM8(11:13) [NHSG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM11 (WARE, Darryle). [10:59]
2-7H11Timeout Official, clock 10:59. [10:59]
2-7SAM11[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy scrambles up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the SAM17 (ROSA, Mikey).
3-1SAM17[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short up the middle complete for 4 yards to BIRD, Preston to the SAM21 (WILLIAMS, Cale), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM21[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 0 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the SAM19 and advanced to the SAM21 (JONES, Bradlee).
2-10SAM21[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle complete for 9 yards to DAVENPORT, Teddy to the SAM30, End of Play.
3-1SAM30[NHSG] BLAND, Cameron rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM32 (ROSA, Mikey), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM32[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 1 yard to BLAND, Cameron caught at the SAM26 and advanced to the SAM33 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik;MIRABELLA, Nikolas).
2-9SAM33CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right incomplete intended for DAVENPORT, Teddy thrown to the SAM45. PENALTY CIT Illegal use of the hands on GRAY, Camden enforced 10 yards from the SAM33 to the SAM43 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).E
1-10SAM43[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 12 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the CIT43 and advanced to the CIT45 (ROSA, Mikey;COLLINS, Phillip), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT45[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 26 yards to JONES, Calvin caught at the CIT34 and advanced to the CIT19 (JONES, Bradlee), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT19[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 1 yard to JONES, Calvin caught at the CIT21 and advanced to the CIT18 (RAVENEL, Melvin).
2-9CIT18[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for -1 yard to MCKIM, Maddox to the CIT19; QB hurried by JONES, Nolan, End of Play.
3-10CIT19[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle intercepted by MCDANIEL, Tyrik at the CIT10 intended for JONES, Calvin. McDaniel return for 37 yards to the CIT47; QB hurried by BENTON, Chris (CHERRY, Ken), clock 06:22. [06:22]
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 73 yards, 4:51
CIT drive start at 06:22
1-10CIT47[SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for no gain to the CIT47 (CRISP, Kelton;WASHINGTON, Keshawn).
2-10CIT47[SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the SAM47 (WASHINGTON, Keshawn).
Q.Hayes in at QB for CIT
3-4SAM47[SG] BENJAMIN, Israel rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM46 (SLOAN, Carson;NELSON, Jalen).
4-3SAM46PENALTY Before the snap, CIT Delay Of Game on HAYES, Quentin enforced 5 yards from the SAM46 to the CIT49.
4-8CIT49(04:12) PLATTE, James punt 51 yards to the SAM0, Touchback, clock 03:58. [03:58]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 2:24
SAM drive start at 03:58
1-10SAM20(03:58) [NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the SAM24 (SMOTHERS, Sayre).
2-6SAM24[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 6 yards to BIRD, Preston to the SAM30 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM30[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 1 yard to BIRD, Preston caught at the SAM26, BIRD, Preston fumbled at SAM31 forced by JONES, Nolan, recovered by CIT SMOTHERS, Sayre at the SAM31, returned 31 yards to the SAM0, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 03:03 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:03]
0-0SAM3BARNES, Ben PAT kick attempt is good.
The Citadel 20, Samford 6
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:55
(03:03) BARNES, Ben kickoff 59 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM6, JONES, Calvin returned 21 yards to the SAM27 (MOSLEY, J'Hari), clock 02:57.
SAM drive start at 02:57
1-10SAM27[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short up the middle complete for 4 yards to DAVENPORT, Teddy caught at the SAM30 and advanced to the SAM31 (WARE, Darryle).
2-6SAM31[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left complete for 4 yards to GIBSON, Jaden to the SAM35, End of Play.
3-2SAM35[NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM37 (WARE, Darryle), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM37[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep to the right incomplete intended for WARD, Torrey thrown to the CIT43; QB hurried by COLE, Josh.
2-10SAM37[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 9 yards to CRAYTON, Nick caught at the SAM44 and advanced to the SAM46 (WARE, Darryle).
3-1SAM46[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the SAM50 (GRAY, Camden;BETTS, Peyton), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM50[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep up the middle complete for 22 yards to DAVENPORT, Teddy caught at the CIT33 and advanced to the CIT28 (BETTS, Peyton), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT28[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left incomplete intended for PICKETT III, Samuel thrown to the CIT24.
2-10CIT28[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush to the left for a gain of 5 yards to the CIT23 (ROSA, Mikey), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: The Citadel 20, Samford 6

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
The Citadel105:4110010-20-07-191-1-0-32-15
Samford09:1935194-60-07-2615-20-2-1021-8

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

CITSAM
Score206
FIRST DOWNS1019
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)30-8622-54
PASSING-YARDS (NET)104248
Passes Att-Comp-Int11-8-046-33-3
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS41-19068-302
Fumble Returns-Yards1-311-0
Punt Returns-Yards2-31-67
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-192-39
Interception Returns-Yards3-700-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-41.52-40.0
Fumbles-Lost3-11-1
Penalties-Yards4-356-63
Possession Time22:4122:19
Third-Down Conversions3-108-16
Fourth-Down Conversions1-11-1

The Citadel

Samford

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Thompkins11700700256.4
Q.Hayes46-11-506-1.3
I.Benjamin921-120092.2
S.Boyle1202022

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Q.Crittendon937-136094
C.Evans519019083.8
K.Cherry46-15041.3

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Thompkins8-10-01041430
Q.Hayes0-1-0000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Q.Crittendon33-45-32421261
J.Gibson0-1-0000

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Graves-Billips4751443
B.Knauth2180411
H.Monroe13023
K.Brown18018

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Gibson87401117
P.Bird733189
C.Jones5520826
T.Davenport5460522

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Platte522845.65600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
N.Jones311939.74300

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Knauth2302

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Evans167067

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Graves-Billips119019

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Jones239021

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Ware8-39.50.01.0
J.Mosley4-77.50.00.0
T.McDaniel5-36.50.00.0
B.Jones5-05.00.01.0
M.Rosa4-25.00.00.0
N.Mirabella3-13.50.00.0
C.Williams3-03.00.01.0
M.Ravenel2-12.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Mosley4-77.50.00.0
J.Nelson3-45.00.00.0
C.Sloan2-54.50.02.0
L.Young3-03.00.00.0
J.Shannon2-23.00.00.0
D.Grayson1-22.00.00.0
C.Cunningham0-42.00.02.0
K.Washington1-11.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd14:46SAM - J.Garner 40 yd FG , 7-13 1:170-3
2nd08:34SAM - J.Garner 20 yd FG , 12-60 4:250-6
2nd06:03CIT - J.Graves-Billips 43 yd TD PASS from C.Thompkins (KICK by B.Barnes) , 5-75 2:317-6
2nd00:03CIT - B.Barnes 40 yd FG , 7-57 0:3610-6
3rd11:21CIT - B.Barnes 28 yd FG , 6-15 3:1713-6
3rd03:03CIT - S.Smothers 31 yd TD FUMB (KICK by B.Barnes) , 20-6

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

CITSAM
Score100
FIRST DOWNS19
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-197-26
PASSING-YARDS (NET)3102
Passes Att-Comp-Int1-1-020-15-2
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS8-2227-128
Fumble Returns-Yards1-310-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-02-39
Interception Returns-Yards2-510-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-51.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-01-1
Penalties-Yards2-151-8
Possession Time5:419:19
Third-Down Conversions0-24-6
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

The Citadel

Samford

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Thompkins2202011
Q.Hayes2606036
I.Benjamin31101103.79

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Q.Crittendon315015056
K.Cherry2606034

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Thompkins1-1-03030

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Q.Crittendon15-20-21021260

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Graves-Billips13013

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Gibson2160412
P.Bird411146
C.Jones2270326
T.Davenport3350322

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Platte15151.05100

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Jones239021

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Ware4-04.00.00.0
M.Rosa3-13.50.00.0
B.Jones2-02.00.00.0
T.McDaniel1-11.50.00.0
N.Mirabella1-11.50.00.0
P.Betts1-11.50.00.0
J.Mosley1-11.50.00.0
M.Ravenel1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Mosley1-11.50.00.0
D.Grayson1-11.50.00.0
K.Washington1-11.50.00.0
J.Nelson0-21.00.00.0
C.Warren1-01.00.00.0
J.Gibson1-01.00.00.0
L.Young1-01.00.00.0
K.Cherry1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd11:21CIT - B.Barnes 28 yd FG , 6-15 3:1713-6
3rd03:03CIT - S.Smothers 31 yd TD FUMB (KICK by B.Barnes) , 20-6

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

3-5CIT23(15:00). PENALTY Before the snap, SAM False Start on BIRD, Preston enforced 5 yards from the CIT23 to the CIT28.
-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
3-10CIT28CRITTENDON, Quincy scrambles to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the CIT24, out of bounds. PENALTY SAM Holding on PEARLEY, Kaleb enforced 10 yards from the CIT28 to the CIT38 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
3-20CIT38[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 8 yards to JONES, Calvin caught at the CIT38 and advanced to the CIT30 (JONES, Bradlee;MCDANIEL, Tyrik).
4-12CIT30[FG] GARNER, Jake rush to the left for a loss of 11 yards, GARNER, Jake fumbled at CIT40 , recovered by CIT JONES, Bradlee at the CIT41, returned 59 yards to the SAM0, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 13:48 (Scoring play confirmed). [13:48]
0-0SAM3BARNES, Ben PAT kick attempt is good.
The Citadel 27, Samford 6
BARNES, Ben kickoff 65 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM0, Touchback , clock 13:48.
SAM drive start at 13:48
1-10SAM25(13:48) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left complete for 9 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the SAM28 and advanced to the SAM34 (ELAM, Temarcus).
2-1SAM34[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle incomplete dropped by BIRD, Preston thrown to the SAM40.
3-1SAM34(13:26) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy scrambles up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the SAM44 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik;COLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM44[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 31 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the CIT42 and advanced to the CIT25 (MIRABELLA, Nikolas), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT25[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left complete for 1 yard to BIRD, Preston to the CIT24 (ROBERTS, Je'Mazin). After official review, the ruling on the field was overturned: Targeting (Original Play: No Huddle-Shotgun #2 Q.Crittendon pass complete short left to #4 P.Bird caught at CIT24, for 1 yard to the CIT24 (#5 J.Roberts)).
2-9CIT24[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the CIT12 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10CIT12[NHSG] EVANS, CJ rush to the left for a gain of 7 yards to the CIT5 (ELAM, Temarcus).
2-3CIT5[NHSG] EVANS, CJ rush to the right for a gain of 5 yards to the CIT0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 11:17 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:17]R
0-0CIT3GARNER, Jake PAT kick attempt is good.
The Citadel 27, Samford 13
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:31
(11:17) GARNER, Jake kickoff 57 yards from the SAM35 to the CIT8, GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte returned 18 yards to the CIT26 (JOHNSON, Jacob), clock 11:12.
CIT drive start at 11:12
1-10CIT26[NHSG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the CIT28 (MOSLEY, Jaden;YOUNG, Lashon).
C.Thompkins in at QB for CIT
2-8CIT28[SG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep up the middle complete for 51 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte caught at the SAM36 and advanced to the SAM21 (YOUNG, Lashon), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM21[SG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the SAM17 (SLOAN, Carson).
2-6SAM17[SG] HERRINGTON, Beau rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the SAM18 (WARREN, Corey;CUNNINGHAM, Conroy). [08:40]
3-7H18Timeout Official, clock 08:40. [08:40]
3-7SAM18(08:40) [SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM16 (WASHINGTON, Keshawn;WOODARD, Maxton).
4-5SAM16BARNES, Ben field goal attempt from 34 yards NO GOOD (wide left) [kick was spotted at SAM24], clock 07:18. [07:18]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 58 yards, 3:54
SAM drive start at 07:18
1-10SAM20(07:18) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle complete for 12 yards to CRAYTON, Nick caught at the SAM27 and advanced to the SAM32 (SMOTHERS, Sayre;JONES, Bradlee), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM32[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right incomplete intended for EVANS, CJ thrown to the SAM29.
2-10SAM32(06:49) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the SAM28 (BENTON, Chris;HOLMES, Jeremiah).
3-14SAM28[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle incomplete intended for BIRD, Preston thrown to the SAM36; QB hurried by BENTON, Chris.
4-14SAM28JONES, Noah punt 27 yards to the CIT45 out of bounds, clock 06:13. [06:13]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:05
CIT drive start at 06:13
1-10CIT45(06:13) [SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the CIT50 (CRISP, Kelton;GASKINS, Quantaves).
2-5CIT50[SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for a gain of 33 yards to the SAM17 (THORNTON, Malik), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
Q.Hayes in at QB for CIT
1-10SAM17[SG] HERRINGTON, Beau rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM16 (BUSSEY, Jackson;GASKINS, Quantaves). [04:45]
2-9H16Timeout Samford, clock 04:45. [04:45]
2-9SAM16[SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM13 (SLOAN, Carson). [04:39]
3-6H13Timeout Samford, clock 04:39. [04:39]
3-6SAM13(04:39) [SG] HAYES, Quentin pass to the right complete for 13 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 04:34 (Scoring play confirmed). PENALTY SAM Roughing the Passer on SLOAN, Carson of 15 yards will be enforced on the ensuing kickoff. [04:34]P
0-0SAM3GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte two-point conversion rushing attempt failed; conversion is no good [down at the SAM2] (NELSON, Jalen).
The Citadel 33, Samford 13
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:39
A previous penalty was enforced 15 yards on the kickoff.
BARNES, Ben kickoff 43 yards from the CIT50 to the SAM7, fair catch by LOVING, Jadon , clock 04:34.
SAM drive start at 04:34
1-10SAM25(04:34) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 7 yards to CHERRY, Ken caught at the SAM23 and advanced to the SAM32 (WILLIAMS, Cale;ALEXANDER JR., Lee).
2-3SAM32[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy sacked for a loss of 13 yards at the SAM19 (BENTON, Chris).
3-16SAM19[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left complete for 8 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the SAM23 and advanced to the SAM27 (ALEXANDER JR., Lee).
4-8SAM27[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep to the left incomplete intended for GIBSON, Jaden broken up by RAVENEL, Melvin at the CIT45; SAM turnover on downs, clock 03:17. [03:17]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:17
CIT drive start at 03:17
1-10SAM27(03:17) [SG] BOYLE, Sebastien rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM24 (NEWSOME, Dee).
2-7SAM24[SG] CIT fumbled snap, HERRINGTON, Beau rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM21 (SLOAN, Carson;NEWSOME, Dee). [02:00]
3-4H21Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
3-4SAM21[SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM18 (JOHNSON, Jacob). [01:54]
4-1H18Timeout Samford, clock 01:54. [01:54]
4-1SAM18(01:54) [SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush to the left for a gain of 18 yards to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 01:45 (Scoring play confirmed). [01:45]R
0-0SAM3BARNES, Ben PAT kick attempt is good.
The Citadel 40, Samford 13
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:32
(01:45) BARNES, Ben kickoff 62 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM3, JONES, Calvin returned 28 yards to the SAM31 (BETTS, Peyton), clock 01:38.
SAM drive start at 01:38
B.Stober in at QB for SAM
1-10SAM31[NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right complete for 9 yards to WARD, Torrey caught at the SAM38 and advanced to the SAM40 (NYANGWESO, Drew).
2-1SAM40[NHSG] STOBER, Brady sacked for a loss of 5 yards at the SAM35 (GEORGE, Kellen).
3-6SAM35[NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass up the middle incomplete intended for CRAYTON, Nick thrown to the SAM41; QB hurried by GEORGE, Kellen and COMER, Adam.
4-6SAM35[NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the right complete for 25 yards to WARD, Torrey caught at the CIT44 and advanced to the CIT40 (NYANGWESO, Drew), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10CIT40[NHSG] STOBER, Brady scrambles to the left for a gain of 34 yards to the CIT6 (ELAM, Temarcus), 1ST DOWN.R
1-6CIT6[NHSG] PACE, Carter rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the CIT5 (COMER, Adam).
2-5CIT5[NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass to the left incomplete intended for PICKETT III, Samuel.
3-5CIT5(00:11) [NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to CRAYTON, Nick to the CIT1, End of Play, clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 68 yards, 1:38
3-5CIT1End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: The Citadel 40, Samford 13

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
The Citadel207:1022151-31-112-762-2-0-640-0
Samford77:5043071-61-310-3610-16-0-1143-30

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

CITSAM
Score207
FIRST DOWNS57
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)12-7610-36
PASSING-YARDS (NET)64114
Passes Att-Comp-Int2-2-016-10-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS14-14026-150
Fumble Returns-Yards1-590-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-181-28
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-01-27.0
Fumbles-Lost1-01-1
Penalties-Yards0-03-30
Possession Time7:107:50
Third-Down Conversions1-31-6
Fourth-Down Conversions1-11-3

The Citadel

Samford

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Thompkins2606034
Q.Hayes664064110.733
S.Boyle1303033

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Q.Crittendon22202201112
C.Evans212012167
B.Stober13403403434

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Thompkins1-1-0510510
Q.Hayes1-1-0131130

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Q.Crittendon7-11-0590312
B.Stober3-5-0330251

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Graves-Billips2641251

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Gibson217039
P.Bird2320431
C.Jones18018

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Jones12727.02700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Graves-Billips118018

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Jones128028

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
T.Elam3-03.00.00.0
T.McDaniel1-22.00.00.0
D.Nyangweso2-02.00.00.0
L.Alexander Jr.1-11.50.00.0
C.Benton1-11.51.51.5
J.Roberts1-01.00.00.0
B.Jones0-21.00.00.0
N.Mirabella1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Sloan2-12.50.00.0
J.Johnson2-02.00.00.0
D.Newsome1-11.50.00.0
L.Young1-11.50.00.0
J.Nelson1-01.00.00.0
Q.Gaskins0-21.00.00.0
M.Thornton1-01.00.00.0
J.Mosley0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th13:48CIT - B.Jones 59 yd TD FUMB (KICK by B.Barnes) , 27-6
4th11:17SAM - C.Evans 5 yd TD RUSH (KICK by J.Garner) , 8-75 2:3127-13
4th04:34CIT - J.Graves-Billips 13 yd TD PASS from Q.Hayes , 5-55 1:3933-13
4th01:45CIT - Q.Hayes 18 yd TD RUSH (KICK by B.Barnes) , 4-27 1:3240-13

The Citadel Explosive Plays
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

The Citadel

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
3 Plays for 112 total yards (88% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
51
4
2nd and 8 on CIT28
[SG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep up the middle complete for 51 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte caught at the SAM36 and advanced to the SAM21 (YOUNG, Lashon), 1ST DOWN.
43
2
1st and 10 on SAM43
(06:03) (06:20) [NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep up the middle complete for 43 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte caught at the SAM2 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 06:03 (Scoring play confirmed).
18
2
2nd and 3 on SAM44
(00:19) [NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep to the right complete for 18 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte to the SAM26 (SLOAN, Carson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
4 Plays for 89 total yards (55% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
33
4
2nd and 5 on CIT50
[SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for a gain of 33 yards to the SAM17 (THORNTON, Malik), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
25
2
2nd and 6 on CIT24
(00:31) [NHSG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 25 yards to the CIT49, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
18
4
4th and 1 on SAM18
(01:45) (01:54) [SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush to the left for a gain of 18 yards to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 01:45 (Scoring play confirmed).
13
1
3rd and 5 on CIT48
[NHSG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the SAM39 (NELSON, Jalen), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
7 Plays for 269 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
51
4
2nd and 8 on CIT28
[SG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep up the middle complete for 51 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte caught at the SAM36 and advanced to the SAM21 (YOUNG, Lashon), 1ST DOWN.
43
2
1st and 10 on SAM43
(06:03) (06:20) [NHSG] THOMPKINS, Cobey pass deep up the middle complete for 43 yards to GRAVES-BILLIPS, Javonte caught at the SAM2 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 06:03 (Scoring play confirmed).
37
3
3rd and 10 on CIT19
(06:22) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle intercepted by MCDANIEL, Tyrik at the CIT10 intended for JONES, Calvin. McDaniel return for 37 yards to the CIT47; QB hurried by BENTON, Chris (CHERRY, Ken), clock 06:22.
33
4
2nd and 5 on CIT50
[SG] QB Keeper HAYES, Quentin rush up the middle for a gain of 33 yards to the SAM17 (THORNTON, Malik), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
25
2
2nd and 6 on CIT24
(00:31) [NHSG] QB Keeper THOMPKINS, Cobey rush up the middle for a gain of 25 yards to the CIT49, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
1
3
1st and 10 on SAM30
(03:03) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 1 yard to BIRD, Preston caught at the SAM26, BIRD, Preston fumbled at SAM31 forced by JONES, Nolan, recovered by CIT SMOTHERS, Sayre at the SAM31, returned 31 yards to the SAM0, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 03:03 (Scoring play confirmed).
-11
4
4th and 12 on CIT30
(13:48) [FG] GARNER, Jake rush to the left for a loss of 11 yards, GARNER, Jake fumbled at CIT40 , recovered by CIT JONES, Bradlee at the CIT41, returned 59 yards to the SAM0, TOUCHDOWN CIT, clock 13:48 (Scoring play confirmed).

Samford Explosive Plays
The Citadel vs. Samford (Final)
09/6/2025 at Birmingham, Alabama

Samford

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
6 Plays for 138 total yards (58% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
31
4
1st and 10 on SAM44
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 31 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the CIT42 and advanced to the CIT25 (MIRABELLA, Nikolas), 1ST DOWN.
26
3
1st and 10 on CIT45
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 26 yards to JONES, Calvin caught at the CIT34 and advanced to the CIT19 (JONES, Bradlee), 1ST DOWN.
25
4
4th and 6 on SAM35
[NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the right complete for 25 yards to WARD, Torrey caught at the CIT44 and advanced to the CIT40 (NYANGWESO, Drew), 1ST DOWN.
22
3
1st and 10 on SAM50
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep up the middle complete for 22 yards to DAVENPORT, Teddy caught at the CIT33 and advanced to the CIT28 (BETTS, Peyton), 1ST DOWN.
17
1
2nd and 9 on SAM6
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep to the left complete for 17 yards to GIBSON, Jaden caught at the SAM22 and advanced to the SAM23, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
17
2
3rd and 2 on SAM46
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 17 yards to WARD, Torrey caught at the CIT42 and advanced to the CIT37 (ELAM, Temarcus;MCDANIEL, Tyrik), 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
3 Plays for 56 total yards (62% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
34
4
1st and 10 on CIT40
[NHSG] STOBER, Brady scrambles to the left for a gain of 34 yards to the CIT6 (ELAM, Temarcus), 1ST DOWN.
12
4
2nd and 9 on CIT24
[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the CIT12 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik), 1ST DOWN.
10
4
3rd and 1 on SAM34
(13:26) [NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy scrambles up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the SAM44 (MCDANIEL, Tyrik;COLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
8 Plays for 431 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
67
2
4th and 6 on CIT31
(02:18) (02:39) PLATTE, James punt 56 yards to the SAM13, EVANS, CJ returned 67 yards to the CIT0, TOUCHDOWN SAM, score nullified by penalty, clock 02:18 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY SAM Personal Foul on WASHINGTON, Keshawn enforced 20 yards from the CIT50 to the SAM30, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred.
34
4
1st and 10 on CIT40
[NHSG] STOBER, Brady scrambles to the left for a gain of 34 yards to the CIT6 (ELAM, Temarcus), 1ST DOWN.
31
4
1st and 10 on SAM44
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 31 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the CIT42 and advanced to the CIT25 (MIRABELLA, Nikolas), 1ST DOWN.
28
4
0th and 0 on CIT35
(01:38) (01:45) BARNES, Ben kickoff 62 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM3, JONES, Calvin returned 28 yards to the SAM31 (BETTS, Peyton), clock 01:38.
26
3
1st and 10 on CIT45
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 26 yards to JONES, Calvin caught at the CIT34 and advanced to the CIT19 (JONES, Bradlee), 1ST DOWN.
25
4
4th and 6 on SAM35
[NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the right complete for 25 yards to WARD, Torrey caught at the CIT44 and advanced to the CIT40 (NYANGWESO, Drew), 1ST DOWN.
22
3
1st and 10 on SAM50
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep up the middle complete for 22 yards to DAVENPORT, Teddy caught at the CIT33 and advanced to the CIT28 (BETTS, Peyton), 1ST DOWN.
21
3
0th and 0 on CIT35
(02:57) (03:03) BARNES, Ben kickoff 59 yards from the CIT35 to the SAM6, JONES, Calvin returned 21 yards to the SAM27 (MOSLEY, J'Hari), clock 02:57.