Furman's football team held its annual Purple-White scrimmage at Paladin Stadium, showcasing new faces on both offense and defense under a sunny Carolina sky. The scrimmage featured over 190 high school junior prospects and 91 players from the program, with five quarterbacks seeing action as they aim to fill the void left by Tyler Huff, the Southern Conference Player of the Year.

By the Numbers
  • Carson Jones completed 5-of-10 passes for 45 yards and an interception.
  • Nehuel Garcia connected on 6-of-13 attempts for 64 yards and a touchdown to John Holbrook.
  • Trey Hedden completed 7-of-16 passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted twice.
  • Tyler Reid led the ground game with 7 rushes for 23 yards.
  • The defense recorded five sacks, with standout plays from Luke Clark, Xavier Stephens, Quay Rush, AK Burrell, Billy Lewis, and Tanner Schuck.
State of Play
  • Scrimmage showcased 190+ high school junior prospects and 91 players from the team
  • Offense had notable performances by Carson Jones, Nehuel Garcia, and Trey Hedden
  • Defense stood out with five sacks and impactful plays by Luke Clark, Xavier Stephens, Quay Rush, AK Burrell, Billy Lewis, and Tanner Schuck
  • Team showcased depth in quarterbacks and running backs
  • Return to practice field scheduled for Tuesday
Bottom Line

The Purple-White scrimmage at Furman's Paladin Stadium displayed the team's new talents on both offense and defense as they prepare for the upcoming season. With standout performances from the quarterbacks and defense recording five sacks, the scrimmage provided a glimpse into the team's depth and potential ahead of the new season.