Samford Bulldogs football, 1984–1989

Samford Bulldogs football, 1984–1989 encompassed all of the seasons of college football played at Samford University as a participant in NCAA Division III as an independent through their transition to Division I-AA as an independent. During the entirety of this period, Samford played their home games at Seibert Stadium in Homewood, Alabama.

In February 1974, the Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the program after 68 years of competition. The decision was made at the time due to the rising costs of running an intercollegiate football program that was compounded with dwindling fan support. In March 1984, University President Thomas E. Corts announced Samford would revive the football program for their 1984 season and competed as a Division III independent.

In April 1984, Kim Alsop was introduced as head coach for the Bulldogs. He remained as head coach for three seasons and led the Bulldogs to an overall record of 6 wins and 20 losses. In January 1987, Terry Bowden was hired as head coach at Samford, and he remained in the position through their 1992 season. He successfully led the Bulldogs through their transition from Division III to Division I-AA by the 1989 season.

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