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Despite a promising start, Samford could not capitalize on early opportunities, as North Alabama's defense and timely scoring secured a 22-10 victory in the Bulldogs' debut under Grass.
The University of North Alabama will host Samford in the season‑opening match at Huntsville’s renovated Joe Davis Stadium, marking a milestone in the program’s comeback and its debut in the United Athletic Conference.
The 2026 season brings the first Birmingham Football Classic, UAB’s early league games, Samford’s new coach John Grass, and the return of the Magic City Classic, promising big crowds and historic milestones.
Samford University’s football program staged its annual preseason Media Day, featuring coach John Grass, key players and a Punt, Pass, Kick competition that crowned Fox 6’s Jonathan Hoppe as winner, setting the stage for the Bulldogs’ August 29 opener against North Alabama in Huntsville.
A look at the mindsets shaping the Southern Conference’s 2026 football landscape.
A look at the standout players, defensive upgrades and coaching changes that will define the 2026 Southern Conference campaign.
As the 2026 SoCon football season looms, teams like Western Carolina, Mercer and Tennessee Tech bring new storylines, key players and coaching changes that could reshape the league.
The Blazers and Bulldogs will meet on October 3, 2026, at Protective Stadium, marking the second meeting in program history and featuring first‑year head coaches Alex Mortensen and John Grass.
The Bulldogs and Blazers meet on Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. in Birmingham, a game that marks the start of the John Grass era and continues a historic series.