Samford football to travel to Auburn in 2026, agree to home-and-home series with Southern Illinois
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - Samford football Friday announced three new additions to their football schedules in 2026 and 2029.
The Bulldogs will be headed down Highway 280 in November 2026 to take on the Auburn Tigers in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The two programs, who have met 30 times in the past, will play each other for the fifth time since 2011. Kickoff is set for Nov. 21.
In addition to announcing a game at Auburn, Samford says they have also agreed to a home-and-home series with Southern Illinois to be played in 2026 and 2029.
Samford says they will host the Salukis Sept. 5, 2026 before traveling to Southern Illinois Sept. 15, 2029.
2026 will mark the first year for the Bulldogs under new head coach John Grass.
Kickoff times for all game will be announced at a later date.
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