US EditionWilliam & Mary Falls Just Short in Season Opener at Furman, 23–21
Furman overcame William & Mary's 352 total yards with key defensive stops and three field goals by Ian Williams to secure a 23-21 season-opening win.
- On Saturday, Furman Paladins football team rallied to beat William & Mary Tribe 23-21 at Paladin Stadium, Greenville, South Carolina, closing the season opener with a narrow win.
- William & Mary outgained Furman 352-237 in total offense, including a 144-58 rushing advantage, as Quarterback Tyler Hughes engineered scoring drives in his second start.
- Preseason All-American placekicker Ian Williams converted three second-half field goals, including the decisive 32-yarder with 2:43 remaining that secured Furman's comeback victory.
- Furman's defense delivered three fourth-quarter stops, with Taylen Blaylock breaking up a fourth-down pass as Jayquan Smith ran out the final 1:56, stalling William & Mary Tribe's final drive and handing them just their third loss in 47 FCS non-conference games.
- Taylen Blaylock, transferred from Lindenwood, finished his Furman debut with six tackles, two tackles-for-loss, a pass breakup, and a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown as Furman prepares to host Presbyterian at Paladin Stadium and William & Mary welcomes University of Maine at Zable Stadium.
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