Samford Bulldogs Football Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Samford Bulldogs 2026 schedule: 12 games, 5 at home, 1 on national TV. Kickoff times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Next 2 games
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff | TV / stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs. Western Carolina Catamounts | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov 21 | at Auburn Tigers | 3:30 PM ET | SEC Network |
Season so far
- Record
- 4-6 (from final scores)
- Streak
- W3
- Games played
- 10
Last 3 results
- W 37–35 at East Tennessee State Buccaneers Sat, Nov 7
- W 10–9 vs. Wofford Terriers Sat, Oct 31
- W 13–6 at Furman Paladins Sat, Oct 24
Next up
- When
- Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM ET
- Where
- Seibert Stadium, Birmingham, AL
- TV / stream
- ESPN+
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Samford Bulldogs vs. North Alabama Lions | ESPN+ | 10–22 · Final |
| Sep 3, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Southern Illinois Salukis at Samford Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 22–18 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Samford Bulldogs at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | ESPN+ | 19–45 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | VMI Keydets at Samford Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 7–45 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Samford Bulldogs at UAB Blazers | ESPN+ | 14–33 · Final |
| Oct 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | Samford Bulldogs at Chattanooga Mocs | ESPN+ | 3–19 · Final |
| Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Mercer Bears at Samford Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 31–21 · Final |
| Oct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Samford Bulldogs at Furman Paladins | ESPN+ | 13–6 · Final |
| Oct 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Wofford Terriers at Samford Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 9–10 · Final |
| Nov 7, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Samford Bulldogs at East Tennessee State Buccaneers | ESPN+ | 37–35 · Final |
| Nov 14, 2026, 3:30 PM EST | Western Carolina Catamounts at Samford Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 21, 2026, 3:30 PM EST | Samford Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers | SEC Network | Scheduled |
About the Samford Bulldogs
Samford plays FCS football in the Southern Conference, and home games are at Seibert Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. In our 2026 data, the record is 4-6 through the Nov 7 game. 2 games remain on the listed schedule. ESPN+ is the most-listed TV or stream outlet (11 of 12 games).
What channel is the Samford Bulldogs game on this week?
This week: Samford Bulldogs vs. Western Carolina Catamounts, Sat, Nov 14, 3:30 PM ET, on ESPN+.
Next game: vs. Western Carolina Catamounts · Sat, Nov 14, 3:30 PM ET · Seibert Stadium · TV/stream: ESPN+
Samford Bulldogs recent results
- Nov 7: W 37–35 at East Tennessee State Buccaneers · streamed on ESPN+
- Oct 31: W 10–9 vs. Wofford Terriers · streamed on ESPN+
- Oct 24: W 13–6 at Furman Paladins · streamed on ESPN+
Related schedules
College football on TV this week · Samford Bulldogs men’s basketball schedule · Samford Bulldogs women’s basketball schedule
From the blog
Samford Bulldogs season at a glance
- Home and away
- 5 home games, 6 road games, 1 neutral-site game (12 games listed).
- Bye week
- Week 3 (between the Sep 12 game at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and the Sep 26 game vs. VMI Keydets).
- Prime-time kickoffs
- 5 games kicking off at 7 PM ET or later: Aug 29 vs. North Alabama Lions (neutral site) (ESPN+); Sep 3 vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (ESPN+); Sep 12 at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (ESPN+); Oct 17 vs. Mercer Bears (ESPN+); Oct 31 vs. Wofford Terriers (ESPN+).
- TV and streaming listed
- ESPN+ 11, SEC Network 1.
- Toughest stretch
- 2 straight games away from home, Oct 3 to Oct 10 (at UAB Blazers, at Chattanooga Mocs); shortest turnaround is 5 days, from the Aug 29 game vs. North Alabama Lions (neutral site) to the Sep 3 game vs. Southern Illinois Salukis.
- Next game
- vs. Western Carolina Catamounts, Saturday, November 14 at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
Computed from the schedule on this page. Times are U.S. Eastern. Prime time means a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM ET or later; a bye is a week number missing from the team's schedule; the toughest stretch is the longest run of consecutive games away from home and the shortest turnaround under seven days between games.
Samford Bulldogs schedule by the numbers
- 5 home
- 6 away
- 1 neutral site
- 1 on national TV (1 still to play)
- 11 national streaming only
Games by month: Aug 2026 1 · Sep 2026 3 · Oct 2026 5 · Nov 2026 3
National TV counts games on a national broadcast or cable network (such as ESPN, Fox, TNT or a national conference network); streaming-only national games (such as Peacock, Prime Video or ESPN+) are counted separately, and local or regional channels are not included.
Plan the rest of Samford Bulldogs’ season
The available schedule contains 12 regular-season games: 10 completed and 2 not marked final. The remaining games include 1 at home, 1 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Western Carolina Catamounts on November 14. Use the schedule above for the latest kickoff and channel.
Keep your calendar subscription active to pick up later kickoff changes; a downloaded PDF will not update itself.
Samford Bulldogs schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. The PDF lists the games still to play (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season with games already played) and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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When is the Samford Bulldogs bye week?
The Samford Bulldogs bye week is Week 3 (between the Sep 12 game at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and the Sep 26 game vs. VMI Keydets), based on the week numbers in the current schedule.
How many prime-time games do the Samford Bulldogs have?
The current schedule lists 5 games with a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM Eastern or later: vs. North Alabama Lions (neutral site) on Saturday, August 29; vs. Southern Illinois Salukis on Thursday, September 3; at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday, September 12; vs. Mercer Bears on Saturday, October 17; vs. Wofford Terriers on Saturday, October 31. Games with a kickoff time still TBD are not counted.
What channel are Samford Bulldogs games on?
Listed TV and streaming outlets for the Samford Bulldogs this season: ESPN+ (11 games) and SEC Network (1 game). The next game, vs. Western Carolina Catamounts on Saturday, November 14, is listed on ESPN+. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before kickoff.
How do I print the Samford Bulldogs schedule?
Use the "Download PDF of remaining games" button near the top of this page to get a printable one-page PDF of the games still to play with kickoff times (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season) and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded. To print several teams together, combine them in My Season first.