BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)—B.J. Coleman threw for 249 yards to lead Chattanooga past Samford 14-7 on Saturday.
Coleman, who was 18 of 31, scored the first touchdown for the Mocs (4-1, 2-1 Southern Conference) on a 1-yard run with 6:31 left in the first quarter.
Chris Pitchford had five passes for 135 yards for Chattanooga, which is 4-1 for the first time since 1997. The Mocs also opened the season 2-0 on the road for the first time since 1980.
Chris Awuah, who finished with 40 yards rushing, scored on a 1-yard run with 9:40 left in the first half for a 14-0 Chattanooga lead.
Dustin Taliaferro put the Bulldogs (3-3, 1-2) on the scoreboard with a 1-yard run with 9:52 left to play.
Samford was led by Taliaferro, who was 25 of 31 with 165 yards and one interception.
Head to Head - Week 6
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 300 | 249 | 51 | 13 | 50.0% | 3/28 | 0 | 28:30 |
| Samford | 208 | 165 | 43 | 16 | 52.9% | 3/15 | 2 | 31:30 |
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