Western Carolina at Samford
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:30 PM ET Share
Western Carolina plays at Samford on Saturday, November 14, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 19th meeting; Samford leads the series 13–5.
Upcoming at Seibert Stadium, HomewoodTV: ESPN+
Players to watch
Western Carolina
- QuarterbackLex Thomas1,693 passing yards, 8 TDLast: at Mercer, 19 of 35, 215 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 15 carries, 18 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backJosh Perry455 rushing yards, 5 TDLast: at Mercer, 12 carries, 50 yards; 3 catches, 28 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerJoshua Collins38 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INTLast: at Mercer, 5 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Samford
- QuarterbackGabarri Johnson1,159 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Mercer, 4 of 8, 34 yards, 1 TD, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- SafetyLaShon Young43 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTLast: vs. Mercer, 3 catches, 30 yards; 7 tacklesTeam leader in interceptions
- LinebackerSpencer Conn59 tackles, 3 sacksLast: vs. Mercer, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Western Carolina 73% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Western Carolina–Samford gameSamford leads 13–5 in 18 meetings.
Around this game
Western Carolina
- Next gamevs. The CitadelNov. 21, 2026
- SeasonWestern Carolina in 2026
- ProgramWestern Carolina history and records
Samford
- Next gameat AuburnNov. 21, 2026
- SeasonSamford in 2026
- ProgramSamford history and records