BIRMINGHAM, ALA. -- Furman's defense racked up nine sacks; one from Fleming Island High's Jeremiah Jackson, a defensive tackle, and limited Samford to just 46 rushing yards as the FCS fourth-ranked Paladins topped the Bulldogs, 27-21, in Southern Conference action on Saturday afternoon at Pete Hanna Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.

The win marks the 10th straight league triumph for Furman (5-1, 3-0 SoCon) — its longest conference streak since reeling off a school record 13 consecutive victories throughout the 1988, '89, and '90 seasons. The Paladins' nine sacks tied for the second most in program history, first registered against Lehigh in a 2001 FCS playoff win.

The Paladins, led by Ridgeview High quarterback Tyler Huff, a second-year graduate student player, outscored Samford (3-4, 2-3 SoCon) 17-0 in the second quarter to take a 17-7 lead into halftime following a leaping one-handed, 1-yard touchdown grab by wide receiver Ben Ferguson with three seconds left of the first half clock.

Huff threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 79 yards on 17 carries. Dominic Roberto rushed for a season-high 128 yards and a score on 18 carries as the Paladins' offense outgained Samford 416-337.

Also on the Paladin's defense, Fleming Island High linebacker Alex Maier had four tackles.

Furman travels to Cullowhee, N.C., next Saturday, October 21, to face Western Carolina at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. on ESPN+.