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Quick Facts
Division: NCAA Division I
Conference: Southern
Mascot: Bulldog
Athletic Director: Martin Newton
The university fields 17 varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s teams—that participate at the NCAA Division I level in the Southern Conference. Ranked with the 2nd highest score in the nation, Samford’s athletic teams earned a 98% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.
Highest Score in the Nation Graduation Success RateNCAA Division I
80
Southern Conference Championships Since Joining in 2008
98%
NCAA Division I Graduation Success Rate
What's Happening
Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration – April 26
The 2025 class, the eighth in the Hall of Fame's history, consists of football's James Bradberry, track and field's Ashley Cope, basketballs' Joey Davenport, basketball's Bill Lankford, and the 1991 Football Team.
Samford Athletics’ S-Club Golf Tournament exists to connect former student-athletes with each other and with Samford. All gifts to our golf tournament go directly to the S-Club and are used to host S-Club events as well as support our 360 student-athletes.
Samford Athletics' 12th annual Samford Classic golf tournament will be hosted at Old Overton Club. Various sponsorship and volunteer opportunities exist. Please contact Elisabeth Souders for information at 205-240-0838.
“Being a former athlete, I understand the levels of needed support in order to have a fruitful experience. I see being involved as a supporter as a prime opportunity to pay it forward by investing in today’s student-athletes.”
—Pearlie Harris, Football ‘97
Latest News
Soccer To Play At Auburn Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will remain on the road to play at Auburn on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
Defense Shines In Samford Football’s Second Preseason Scrimmage
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford football team held its second scrimmage of the preseason Friday morning at Pete Hanna Stadium and the defense turned in a strong performance as the Bulldogs continue their preparations for the upcoming season.
Samford Soccer Opens Regular Season With 3-2 Setback At Georgia Southern
STATESBORO, Ga. – The Samford University soccer team dropped a 3-2 decision at Georgia Southern in the regular season opener for both teams Thursday evening at Bo Pitts Field.
Soccer To Open Season At Georgia Southern Thursday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team will open the 2025 season by playing at Georgia Southern on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. (CT) in Statesboro, Ga.