Sam Houston State hangs on to advance to FCS semifinals
Critics have considered Sam Houston State overrated so often in recent years that the Bearkats are probably underrated these days.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kennesaw State Owls
27
Sam Houston State Bearkats
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENN | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| SHSU | 14 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 34 |
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium · 5,725 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | W 42-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 44-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | vs Liberty Flames | L 6-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | @ Missouri State Bears | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 26-27 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:21 27-34
TJ Reed 23 Yd pass from Chandler Burks (Justin Thompson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:58 20-34
Yedidiah Louis 15 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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Touchdown 14:26 20-27
Chandler Burks 4 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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Field Goal 1:46 13-27
Tre Honshtein 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:39 13-24
Justin Thompson 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-24
Justin Thompson 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:45 7-24
Corey Avery 1 Yd Run (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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Field Goal 11:34 7-17
Tre Honshtein 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:10 7-14
Yedidiah Louis 16 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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Touchdown 10:00 7-7
Nathan Stewart 61 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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Touchdown 11:15 7-0
Darnell Holland 13 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SHSU
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:24 · End of Game
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KENN 1:24
9 plays, 26 yards, 3:40 · Downs
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SHSU 5:04
5 plays, 2 yards, 2:12 · Interception
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KENN 7:21
9 plays, 62 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:21 27-34
TJ Reed 23 Yd pass from Chandler Burks (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SHSU 11:58
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:58 20-34
Yedidiah Louis 15 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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KENN 14:26
6 plays, 85 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:26 20-27
Chandler Burks 4 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SHSU 1:46
7 plays, 74 yards, 2:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:46 13-27
Tre Honshtein 21 Yd Field Goal
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KENN 4:39
14 plays, 71 yards, 7:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:39 13-24
Justin Thompson 34 Yd Field Goal
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SHSU 11:45
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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KENN 12:48
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:08 · Interception
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KENN 15:00
9 plays, 76 yards, 1:46 · Field Goal
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SHSU 1:46
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:07 · Downs
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KENN 3:53
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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SHSU 5:45
10 plays, 58 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 10-24
Justin Thompson 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:45 7-24
Corey Avery 1 Yd Run (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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KENN 9:57
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:37 · Punt
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SHSU 11:34
10 plays, 43 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:34 7-17
Tre Honshtein 22 Yd Field Goal
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KENN 14:56
7 plays, 19 yards, 3:09 · Downs
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SHSU 3:10
9 plays, 76 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:10 7-14
Yedidiah Louis 16 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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KENN 6:14
9 plays, 45 yards, 3:41 · Missed FG
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SHSU 10:00
4 plays, 73 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:00 7-7
Nathan Stewart 61 Yd pass from Jeremiah Briscoe (Tre Honshtein Kick)
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KENN 11:15
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 7-0
Darnell Holland 13 Yd Run (Justin Thompson Kick)
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SHSU 13:40
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:20 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
KENN
SHSU
23
1st Downs
22
8-17
3rd down efficiency
3-12
3-5
4th down efficiency
2-3
472
Total Yards
482
120
Passing
316
7/14
Comp/Att
20/29
8.6
Yards per pass
10.9
352
Rushing
166
64
Rushing Attempts
37
5.5
Yards per rush
4.5
7-70
Penalties
10-123
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
34:35
Possession
25:25
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