2005 Furman Paladins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2005 Furman Paladins football Southern Conference SoCon 11–3 5–2 Bobby Lamb 4th Patrick Covington Ingle Martin Brandon Mays William Freeman Maurice Duncan Paladin Stadium NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal L 23–29 vs. Appalachian State The 2005 Furman Paladins football team represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 2005 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Bobby Lamb, the Paladins compiled and overall record of 11–3 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, trying for second place in the SoCon. Furman advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship playoff, where they beat Nicholls State in the first round and Richmond in the quarterfinals before falling to SoCon and eventual national champion Appalachian State in the semifinals. Schedule 2005 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network September 1 w y y 2 Jacksonville State 20 Paul Snow Stadium Jacksonville, AL 37–35 14,000 JSU gives No. 2 Paladins all they can handle but falls on last-second TD pass The Anniston Star September 2, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110124952/jsu-gives-no-2-paladins-all-they-can-ha/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 10 l y 2 Western Carolina E. J. Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC 21–41 9,847 Catamounts shock No. 2 Furman Asheville Citizen-Times September 11, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110125081/catamounts-shock-no-2-furman/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 17 w y 10 Samford Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 45–23 13,452 Paladins regain their stride The State September 18, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110125213/paladins-regain-their-stride/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 24 w y 9 2005 Hofstra Pride Hofstra 17 Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 44–41 2OT 9,884 Offense falls short in overtime Newsday September 25, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110125386/offense-falls-short-in-overtime/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 1 w y 7 Gardner–Webb Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 48–31 10,127 Paladins roll past Bulldogs The Greenville News October 2, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110125503/paladins-roll-past-bulldogs/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 8 w 6 Appalachian State 16 Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC CSS 34–31 14,138 Furman blocks ASU streak The Charlotte Observer October 9, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110125640/furman-blocks-asu-streak/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 15 w y 5 The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC rivalry 39–31 3OT 12,880 Furman rallies to tie The Citadel then escapes with win after three overtimes The State October 16, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110125800/furman-rallies-to-tie-the-citadel-then-e/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 22 w 2 Elon Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 45–6 11,916 Paladins enjoy lack of drama The Greenville News October 23, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110126053/paladins-enjoy-lack-of-drama/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 5 l y 1 Georgia Southern 14 Paulson Stadium Statesboro, GA 24–27 19,808 Eagles summon karma to stun top-ranked Paladins The Atlanta Constitution November 6, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110126157/eagles-summon-karma-to-stun-top-ranked-p/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 12 w 4 Wofford Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC rivalry 34–21 13,764 No. 6 Paladins stop Wofford, 34–21 The Times and Democrat November 13, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110126286/no-6-paladins-stop-wofford-3421/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 19 w y 3 Chattanooga Finley Stadium Chattanooga, TN 56–35 5,548 Furman 56, Chattanooga 35 The Leaf-Chronicle November 20, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110126365/furman-56-chattanooga-35/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 26 w y 3 Nicholls State 21 Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC NCAA Division I-AA First Round 14–12 4,125 Furman edges Nicholls in I-AA playoffs, 14–12 The Town Talk November 27, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110126455/furman-edges-nicholls-in-i-aa-playoffs/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com December 3 w y y 3 Richmond 12 University of Richmond Stadium Richmond, VA NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal ESPNU/ESPNGP 24–20 6,603 Furman edges Richmond The Herald December 4, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110126544/furman-edges-richmond/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com December 10 l y y 3 Appalachian State 5 Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal 23–29 15,307 Paladins slip on mountain again The Greenville News December 11, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110126639/paladins-slip-on-mountain-again/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com Source:https://furm_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/sports/m-footbl/2005-06/teamstat.htm 2005 Furman Football furm_ftp.sidearmsports.com July 31, 2024 References Furman Category:Furman Paladins football seasons Furman Paladins football Furman