Samford University Athletics

Samford competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious competition. The Bulldogs field 13 varsity sports with 431 total athletes, representing about 11% of the 3,828-student body. The university awards $9.6 million in athletic scholarships annually. Samford plays in the Southern Conference, where they compete against schools like Chattanooga, Furman, and Wofford. Football draws the biggest crowds at newly renovated Pete Hanna Stadium. The basketball teams have made multiple NCAA tournament appearances, with the men's team reaching March Madness several times in recent years. Baseball has particularly strong tradition here, consistently ranking among the top programs in the SoCon. For a mid-sized Christian university, Samford punches above its weight in Division I athletics.