Samford Football Achieved 500th Program Victory
The Bulldogs reached a historic milestone in a recent win over VMI at Pete Hanna Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Football
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Samford University reached 500 program wins following a 45-7 victory against VMI. This result marked the first win for new head coach John Grass.
Why it matters
The milestone victory provides momentum for the Bulldogs as they transition into Southern Conference play. The win also signals a fresh start under Coach Grass, who took the helm in December 2025.
The Bulldogs secured their 500th program win with a 45-7 scoreline in front of 10,033 fans at Pete Hanna Stadium. This performance stands in contrast to a recent 33-14 loss against UAB at Protective Stadium.
The players
John Grass
He is the head football coach at Samford University who previously spent eight seasons at Jacksonville State and four years on the Clemson staff.
Molly Robinson
She serves as the host of the weekly talk show covering the Samford University football team.
The details
Samford University has launched a weekly talk show hosted by Molly Robinson to recap games and preview opponents. Head coach John Grass joined the program after serving on the Clemson staff for four years and leading Jacksonville State for eight seasons.
Timeline
The previous meeting between Samford and UAB occurred in 1992.
John Grass was hired as head coach in December 2025.
Samford defeated VMI 45-7 in September 2026.
UAB defeated Samford 33-14 on October 3, 2026.
Samford plays at Chattanooga on October 10, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The 500th program win serves as a foundational moment for Samford as the team attempts to establish a new identity under John Grass. This progress remains crucial as the Bulldogs look to recover from their recent non-conference defeat to UAB.
The Bulldogs are preparing for a conference road game this week after splitting their recent high-profile matchups. Fans can look for adjustments in the rotation as the team aims to improve upon their performance in the loss to UAB.
The takeaway
Reaching 500 wins highlights the enduring legacy of the Samford football program in Birmingham. Consistency in game preparation will be the primary focus for Coach Grass as the team shifts its attention to the remainder of the conference schedule.
What happens next
Samford is scheduled to return to Southern Conference play this Saturday, October 10, 2026, with an away game against Chattanooga.
Further reading
For more updates on the team, visit the Birmingham Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yellowhammer News.
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