2025 Furman Paladins football team

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2025 Furman Paladins football
Furman Paladins logo.svg
Conference Southern Conference
Record2–1 (0–0 SoCon)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Justin Roper (4th season)
Defensive coordinatorDuane Vaughn (7th season)
Co-defensive coordinatorChad Byers (4th season)
Home stadium Paladin Stadium
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Southern Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Mercer  2 0   2 1  
Western Carolina  1 0   1 3  
The Citadel  1 1   1 3  
Furman  0 0   2 1  
East Tennessee State  0 0   2 2  
Chattanooga  0 0   1 3  
VMI  0 0   1 3  
Wofford  0 1   0 4  
Samford  0 2   0 4  
As of September 24, 2025
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2025 Furman Paladins football team represents Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Paladins are coached by ninth-year head coach Clay Hendrix and play at the Paladin Stadium in Greenville, South Carolina.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 302:00 p.m. William & Mary * ESPN+ W 23–218,347
September 62:00 p.m. Presbyterian *
  • Paladin Stadium
  • Greenville, SC
ESPN+L 38–39 OT7,897
September 133:30 p.m.at Campbell * FloFootball W 28–244,314
September 273:30 p.m.at Samford ESPN+
October 42:00 p.m. East Tennessee State
  • Paladin Stadium
  • Greenville, SC
ESPN+
October 112:30 p.m.at Western Carolina ESPN+
October 1812:00 p.m.at Wofford ESPN+
October 252:00 p.m. The Citadel Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Paladin Stadium
  • Greenville, SC (rivalry)
ESPN+
November 12:00 p.m. Mercer
  • Paladin Stadium
  • Greenville, SC
ESPN+
November 81:30 p.m.at Chattanooga ESPN+
November 151:00 p.m. VMI
  • Paladin Stadium
  • Greenville, SC
ESPN+
November 22at Clemson *
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

William & Mary

William & Mary Tribe (0-0) vs. Furman Paladins (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tribe----0
Paladins----0

at Paladin StadiumGreenville, SC

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsW&MFUR
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
William & MaryPassing
Rushing
Receiving
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Presbyterian

Presbyterian Blue Hose (1-0) vs. Furman Paladins (1-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Blue Hose77710839
Paladins72130738

at Paladin Stadium • Greenville, SC

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SW at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 7,897
  • Referee: Jeff Page
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Dan Scott (play-by-play), David Cobb (analyst) and Tom Van Hoy (sideline)
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:22) FUR – Gavin Hall 13-yard run, Ian Williams kick (Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 3:31; Furman 7–0)
  • (4:15) PC – Cincere Gill 13-yard pass from Collin Hurst, Jett Jackson kick (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:04; Tied 7–7)
Second Quarter
  • (13:21) FUR – Gavin Hall 5-yard run, Ian Williams kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:54; Furman 14–7)
  • (9:31) FUR – Ja'Keith Hamilton 22-yard pass from Trey Hedden, Ian Williams kick (Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:16; Furman 21–7)
  • (5:01) FUR – Jayquan Smith 1-yard run, Ian Williams kick (Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:33; Furman 28–7)
  • (1:51) PC – Nathan Levicki 17-yard pass from Collin Hurst, Jett Jackson kick (Drive: 2 plays, 41 yards, 0:32; Furman 28–14)
Third Quarter
  • (9:43) FUR – Ian Williams 34-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -5 yards, 2:20; Furman 31–14)
  • (5:10) PC – Zach Switzer 3-yard pass from Collin Hurst, Jett Jackson kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:33; Furman 31–21)
Fourth Quarter
  • (6:25) PC – Jett Jackson 25-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 2:30; Furman 31–24)
  • (4:38) PC – BJ Atkins 12-yard pass from Collin Hurst, Jett Jackson kick (Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, 0:08; Tied 31–31)
Overtime
  • FUR – Jayquan Smith 2-yard run, Ian Williams kick (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Furman 38–31)
  • PC – Nathan Levicki 3-yard pass from Collin Hurst, Jett Jackson kick (Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Presbyterian 39–38)
StatisticsPRESFUR
First downs2321
Total yards444370
Rushing yards169107
Passing yards275263
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–41–329–40–2
Time of possession28:5631:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
PresbyterianPassingCollin Hurst26/41, 275 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
RushingZach Switzer16 carries, 67 yards
ReceivingNathan Levicki6 receptions, 60 yards, 2 TD
FurmanPassingTrey Hedden29/40, 263 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingGavin Hall15 carries, 64 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingEvan James8 receptions, 89 yards

at Campbell

Furman Paladins (1-1) vs. Campbell Fighting Camels (0-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Paladins----0
Fighting Camels----0

at Barker–Lane StadiumBuies Creek, NC

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 3:30 PM EDT
  • TV announcers (FloFootball): Chris Hemeyer (play-by-play) and Jay Sonnhalter (analyst)
StatisticsFURCAM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving
CampbellPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Samford

Furman Paladins (2-1) vs. Samford Bulldogs (0-4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Paladins----0
Bulldogs----0

at Pete Hanna StadiumHomewood, AL

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Blake Gardner (play-by-play), Damian Mitchell (analyst) and Molly Robinson (sideline)
StatisticsFURSAM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving
SamfordPassing
Rushing
Receiving

East Tennessee State

East Tennessee State Buccaneers (0-0) vs. Furman Paladins (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buccaneers----0
Paladins----0

at Paladin Stadium • Greenville, SC

  • Date: October 4
StatisticsETSUFUR
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
East Tennessee StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Western Carolina

Furman Paladins (0-0) vs. Western Carolina Catamounts (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Paladins----0
Catamounts----0

at Bob Waters Field at E. J. Whitmire StadiumCullowhee, NC

  • Date: October 11
StatisticsFURWCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Western CarolinaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Wofford (rivalry)

Furman Paladins (0-0) vs. Wofford Terriers (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Paladins----0
Terriers----0

at Gibbs StadiumSpartanburg, SC

  • Date: October 18
StatisticsFURWOF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving
WoffordPassing
Rushing
Receiving

The Citadel (rivalry)

The Citadel Bulldogs (0-0) vs. Furman Paladins (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulldogs----0
Paladins----0

at Paladin Stadium • Greenville, SC

  • Date: October 25
StatisticsCITFUR
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
The CitadelPassing
Rushing
Receiving
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Mercer

Mercer Bears (0-0) vs. Furman Paladins (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears----0
Paladins----0

at Paladin Stadium • Greenville, SC

  • Date: November 1
StatisticsMERFUR
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MercerPassing
Rushing
Receiving
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Chattanooga

Furman Paladins (0-0) vs. Chattanooga Mocs (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Paladins----0
Mocs----0

at Finley StadiumChattanooga, TN

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 1:30 PM EST
StatisticsFURUTC
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ChattanoogaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

VMI

VMI Keydets (0-0) vs. Furman Paladins (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Keydets----0
Paladins----0

at Paladin Stadium • Greenville, SC

  • Date: November 15
StatisticsVMIFUR
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
VMIPassing
Rushing
Receiving
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Clemson (FBS)

Furman Paladins (0-0) vs. Clemson Tigers (FBS) (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Paladins----0
Tigers (FBS)----0

at Memorial StadiumClemson, SC

  • Date: November 22
StatisticsFURCLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ClemsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. Kelley, Kevin (February 10, 2025). "Furman releases 2025 football schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  2. Ross, Mariah (February 11, 2025). "Furman announces 2025 football schedule". WSPA-TV. Retrieved May 5, 2025.