2018 Samford Bulldogs football team
The 2018 Samford Bulldogs football team represented Samford University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by fourth-year head coach Chris Hatcher and played their home games at Seibert Stadium. They were a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon). They finished the season 6–5, 5–3 in SoCon play to finish in fourth place. Previous season. The Bulldogs finished the 2017 season 8–4, 6–2 in SoCon play to finish in a tie for second place. They received an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs, where they lost to Kennesaw  State in the first round.. Preseason. Preseason media poll. The SoCon released their preseason media poll on July 25, 2018, with the Bulldogs predicted to finish as SoCon champions. The same day the coaches released their preseason poll with the Bulldogs also predicted to finish as SoCon champions. Preseason All-SoCon Teams. The Bulldogs placed seven players on the all-SoCon teams. Quarterback Devlin Hodges was selected as preseason offensive player of the year and Defensive lineman Ahmad Gooden was selected as preseason defensive player of the year. Offense "1st team" Devlin Hodges – QB Nick Nixon – OL Kelvin McKnight – WR  2nd team Chris Shelling – WR Defense "1st team" Ahmad Gooden – DL "2nd team" Christian Stark – LB Darius Harvey – DB