BUIES CREEK, NC. — In a strange turn of events, #9 Campbell managed to beat Samford 26-0 this week in a game that featured some missing components. Well, one rather important missing component: the opponent!

Coach Justin Average of the Campbell Fighting Camels was befuddled by the turn of events this week as Samford’s offense would take quite a while to call a play, resulting on two delay-of-game penalties. When the Camels did get a chance to play offense, they scored easily on their offensive possessions, including a 35-yard touchdown on first down early in the first quarter.

“Our defense really had their number today, holding them to 8 yards total and making several big tackles for a loss. I was really proud of the front four and their tenacity. I suppose it helped that they had hours to rest in between each play but a win is a win and we’re moving on to the next one.”

Campbell did manage to gain 100 yards on the day which will help in their average yard per game numbers from looking too silly. Depending on how the voters feel, they may also move up in the coach’s poll but Coach Average doesn’t expect much movement in the newly released Committee Rankings.

“The committee is looking for signature wins and we don’t have many of those on the record sheet this year. Right now our goal is to make it to the conference championship game and go from there.”

Samford is now 1-5 on the year and 1-4 in conference play. The Bulldogs will face Jacksonville State next week. Campbell improves to 7-2 and 4-1 in conference play as they prepare to face Stetson for the second time this season.