It was the kind of game that has you on the edge of your seat, the kind that makes you forget about the weather delays and just soak in the pure drama of college football. Presbyterian and Furman, two in-state rivals, delivered just that on September 7, 2025, with the Presbyterian Blue Hose ultimately clinching a heart-stopping 39-38 overtime victory over the Furman Paladins.
This wasn't just any win; it was a comeback for the ages. Trailing by ten points in the fourth quarter, with a nearly two-hour weather delay throwing a wrench into their momentum, the Blue Hose showed incredible resilience. They managed to chip away at the deficit, first with a field goal that brought them within seven points. Then, a crucial fumble recovery by Carter Szydlowski at the 12-yard line set the stage. Quarterback Collin Hurst, who was having a day for the record books, found BJ Atkins for the tying touchdown. Hurst's arm was clearly the star of the show, as he went on to throw for an impressive 275 yards and a remarkable five touchdowns, even overcoming three interceptions.
The game went into overtime, a fitting stage for such a hard-fought contest. Furman struck first, with Jayquan Smith running it in from the 2-yard line and kicking the extra point to go up 38-31. But Presbyterian wasn't done. On their ensuing possession, Hurst connected with Dominic Kibby for a 22-yard gain, setting up a second play that would decide it all. Hurst found Nathan Levicki for a 3-yard touchdown pass, tying the game at 38. The real nail-biter came with the two-point conversion. Hurst and Levicki hooked up again, this time for the win, a play that was so close it required an official review. When the call was confirmed, the Blue Hose had their first lead of the game and, more importantly, the victory.
For Furman, it was a tough loss. Quarterback Trey Hedden put up a solid 263 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to overcome Presbyterian's late-game heroics. The Paladins, now 1-1 on the season, will have to regroup after this dramatic defeat. Presbyterian, on the other hand, moves to a perfect 2-0, with this win undoubtedly a massive confidence booster.