1996 Samford Bulldogs football team

American college football season March 2026 July 2025 1996 Samford Bulldogs football Independent 6–5 Pete Hurt 3rd Roger Carr 3rd Pete Hurt 4th Seibert Stadium The 1996 Samford Bulldogs football team represented Samford University as an independent during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by third-year head coach Pete Hurt, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 6–5. The team played home games at Seibert Stadium in Homewood, Alabama. Schedule 1996 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network Central September 7 w 1996 Knoxville Bulldogs Knoxville Seibert Stadium Homewood, AL 28–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-knoxville-fa/176031431/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Knoxville falls 28–13 at Samford September 8, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 14 w 1996 Austin Peay Governors Austin Peay Seibert Stadium Homewood, AL 12–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-apsu-falls/176031490/ The Tennessean APSU falls September 15, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 21 l y 1996 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Tucker Stadium Cookeville, TN 10–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-samford-suffers-firs/176031575/ The Birmingham News Samford suffers first loss September 22, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 w Alcorn State Seibert Stadium Homewood, AL 14–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sun-herald-samford-14-alcorn-st-13/130735041/ Sun Herald Samford 14, Alcorn St. 13 September 29, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 l Nicholls State Seibert Stadium Homewood, AL 3–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-samford-cant-break/175428005/ The Birmingham News Samford can't break the spell; Nicholls State wins again October 6, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 l y UCF Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL 6–38 12,122 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florida-today-central-florida-tops-samfo/176031710/ Florida Today Central Florida tops Samford for much-needed win October 13, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 2:00 p.m. w y Jacksonville State Paul Snow Stadium Jacksonville, AL rivalry 27–17 10,334 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-bulldogs-survive-lat/176031885/ The Birmingham News Bulldogs survive late Gamecock rally October 20, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 l y Stephen F. Austin 12 Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 14–43 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-samford-cant-stop-s/176032004/ The Birmingham News Samford can't stop S.F. Austin offense October 27, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 w y 1996 Wofford Terriers Wofford Seibert Stadium Homewood, AL 20–14 5,837 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-mistakes-hurt-terrie/176032107/ The Greenville News Mistakes hurt Terriers in loss November 3, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 w 1996 Tennessee–Martin Skyhawks Tennessee–Martin Seibert Stadium Homewood, AL 31–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-big-day-for-samford/176032182/ The Birmingham News Big day for Samford seniors November 17, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 21 l y Troy State 5 Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 10–50 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-trojans-prepar/175427306/ The Montgomery Advertiser Trojans prepare for playoffs by routing Samford November 22, 1996 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com References Samford Category:Samford Bulldogs football seasons Samford Bulldogs football