The 2017 Furman Paladins team represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Clay Hendrix, the Paladins compiled an overall record of 8–5 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, tying for second-place in the SoCon. Furman received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs, where they defeated Elon in the first round before losing to the SoCon champion, Wofford, in the second round. The team played home games at Paladin Stadium in Greenville, South Carolina. Schedule Game summaries at Wofford Elon at NC State at Colgate East Tennessee State at Chattanooga VMI Mercer at Western Carolina The Citadel at Samford at Elon—FCS First Round at Wofford—FCS Second Round References Furman Furman Paladins football seasons Furman Furman Paladins Football