Hildebrand leads Central Arkansas to 41-30 win over SHSU
Hayden Hildebrand threw for four touchdowns as Central Arkansas jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 41-30 victory over Sam Houston State Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Sam Houston State Bearkats
30
Central Arkansas Bears
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 30 |
| UCA | 14 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 41 |
Estes Stadium · 11,347 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 14-47 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | @ Missouri State Bears | L 3-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/21/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | L 24-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | L 3-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 3-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:34 30-41
Brandon Cox 17 Yd pass from Hayden Hildebrand (Matt Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 12:23 30-34
Corey Avery 20 Yd Run (Tre Honshtein PAT failed)
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Touchdown 2:07 24-34
Nathan Stewart 2 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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Field Goal 10:06 17-34
Matt Cummins 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:04 17-31
Matt Cummins 17 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:46 17-28
Nathan Stewart 39 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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Touchdown 3:34 10-28
Brandon Myers 74 Yd pass from Hayden Hildebrand (Matt Cummins Kick)
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Field Goal 4:13 10-21
Tre Honshtein 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:34 7-21
Cedric Battle 46 Yd pass from Hayden Hildebrand (Matt Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 9:46 7-14
Cedric Battle 25 Yd pass from Hayden Hildebrand (Matt Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 11:23 7-7
Nathan Stewart 34 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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Touchdown 13:39 0-7
Tremon Smith 42 Yd Interception Return (Matt Cummins Kick)
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UCA
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:09 · End of Game
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SHSU 3:09
4 plays, -6 yards, 0:35 · Downs
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UCA 3:44
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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SHSU 6:08
6 plays, 9 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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UCA 8:34
2 plays, 17 yards, 0:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:34 30-41
Brandon Cox 17 Yd pass from Hayden Hildebrand (Matt Cummins Kick)
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SHSU 9:24
6 plays, 0 yards, 1:04 · Downs
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UCA 10:28
6 plays, 35 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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SHSU 12:23
10 plays, 84 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:23 30-34
Corey Avery 20 Yd Run (Tre Honshtein PAT failed)
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UCA 14:50
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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SHSU 2:07
9 plays, 87 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:07 24-34
Nathan Stewart 2 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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UCA 5:06
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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SHSU 8:12
4 plays, 27 yards, 1:46 · Interception
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UCA 10:06
10 plays, 44 yards, 4:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:06 17-34
Matt Cummins 33 Yd Field Goal
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SHSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:04 · End of Half
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UCA 0:04
8 plays, 84 yards, 1:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:04 17-31
Matt Cummins 17 Yd Field Goal
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SHSU 1:46
4 plays, 58 yards, 1:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:46 17-28
Nathan Stewart 39 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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UCA 3:34
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:34 10-28
Brandon Myers 74 Yd pass from Hayden Hildebrand (Matt Cummins Kick)
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SHSU 4:13
15 plays, 58 yards, 4:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:13 10-21
Tre Honshtein 36 Yd Field Goal
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UCA 8:47
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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SHSU 10:57
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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UCA 12:08
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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SHSU 13:04
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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UCA 14:34
1 play, 46 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:34 7-21
Cedric Battle 46 Yd pass from Hayden Hildebrand (Matt Cummins Kick)
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SHSU 14:42
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:48 · Punt
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UCA 0:30
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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SHSU 2:58
5 plays, 40 yards, 1:45 · Downs
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UCA 4:43
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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SHSU 6:34
7 plays, 50 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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UCA 9:46
4 plays, 86 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:46 7-14
Cedric Battle 25 Yd pass from Hayden Hildebrand (Matt Cummins Kick)
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SHSU 11:23
6 plays, 78 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 43 events.
Team Stats
SHSU
UCA
32
1st Downs
20
8-18
3rd down efficiency
4-14
2-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
454
Total Yards
467
303
Passing
294
22/50
Comp/Att
13/26
6.1
Yards per pass
11.3
151
Rushing
173
39
Rushing Attempts
39
3.9
Yards per rush
4.4
12-135
Penalties
17-166
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
29:54
Possession
30:06
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