1996 Furman Paladins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1996 Furman Paladins football Southern Conference SoCon 9–4 6–2 Bobby Johnson 3rd Braniff Bonaventure Luther Broughton Troy Strappy Greg Sander Paladin Stadium NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal L 0–54 vs. Marshall The 1996 Furman Paladins football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their third year under head coach Bobby Johnson, the Paladins compiled an overall record of 9–4, with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, finishing third in the SoCon. In the playoffs, Furman defeated Northern Arizona in the first round and were defeated by Marshall in the quarterfinals. Schedule 1996 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network September 7 l y y 19 Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 3–19 62,243 Clemson takes 19–3 snoozer The Atlanta Constitution September 8, 1996 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110022063/clemson-takes-193-snoozer/ September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com September 14 w y 21 South Carolina State Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 27–13 12,225 Paladins, Crosby run over SCSU The Times and Democrat September 15, 1996 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110022273/paladins-crosby-run-over-scsu/ September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com September 21 w y 20 1996 Wofford Terriers Wofford Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 33–3 rivalry 11,002 Furman defense dominates Wofford The Greenville News September 22, 1996 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110022475/furman-defense-dominates-wofford/ September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com September 28 w y 18 VMI Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 21–14 6,218 Furman downs VMI September 29, 1996 The Times and Democrat https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94399915/furman-downs-vmi/ September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com October 5 w 14 Western Carolina Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 45–30 11,215 Western continues slide Asheville Citizen-Times October 6, 1996 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110022730/western-continues-slide/ September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com October 12 w y 13 Appalachian State 14 Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC 20–14 12,111 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89720409/long-drive-spurs-furman-to-5th-win/ The Greenville News Long drive spurs Furman to 5th win October 13, 1996 September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com October 19 w 11 The Citadel Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 35–25 rivalry 11,975 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110022964/furman-too-much-for-the-citadel-3525/ The State Furman too much for The Citadel 35–25 October 20, 1996 September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com October 26 l y 8 East Tennessee State 14 Memorial Center Johnson City, TN 19–21 6,904 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110023120/bucs-21-paladins-19-yet-another-strea/ Johnson City Press Bucs 21, Paladins 19 - Yet another streak ends October 27, 1996 September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com November 9 w 15 Georgia Southern Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 21–14 11,616 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110023454/qbs-record-day-carries-furman/ The State QB's record day carries Furman November 10, 1996 September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com November 16 l y 12 Marshall 1 Marshall University Stadium Huntington, WV 17–42 22,615 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110023654/marshall-downs-furman-for-conference-cro/ The Times and Democrat Marshall downs Furman for conference crown November 17, 1996 September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com November 23 w 15 Chattanooga Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 42–21 8,152 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110023804/furman-hopes-victory-worth-a-playoff-spo/ The Greenville News Furman hopes victory worth a playoff spot November 24, 1996 September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com November 30 w y y 12 Northern Arizona 6 Walkup Skydome Flagstaff, AZ 42–31 NCAA Division I-AA First Round 8,700 Playoff wait turns to pain Arizona Daily Sun Matt Wixon December 1, 1996 13, 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86608749/playoff-wait-turns-to-pain/ September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com December 7 l y 13 Marshall 1 Marshall University Stadium Huntington, WV NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal 0–54 14,096 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110024089/marshall-rips-furman-in-i-aa-quarterfina/ The Charlotte Observer Marshall rips Furman in I-AA quarterfinal December 8, 1996 September 22, 2022 Newspapers.com References Furman Category:Furman Paladins football seasons Furman Paladins football Furman