Field goal as time runs out gives Sam Houston its first win as FBS program
— Colby Sessums kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired to give Sam Houston a 24-21 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday for the Bearkats' first victory as an FBS program.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kennesaw State Owls
21
Sam Houston Bearkats
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENN | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| SHSU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium · 7,143 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 21-24
Colby Sessums 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:49 21-21
Jay Rockwell 2 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums Kick)
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Touchdown 0:33 21-14
Elijah Sohn 5 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums Kick)
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Touchdown 4:58 21-7
Jonathan Murphy 57 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 7:18 14-7
Noah Smith 24 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums Kick)
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Touchdown 2:13 14-0
Michael Benefield 3 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 11:00 7-0
Michael Benefield 75 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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SHSU
9 plays, 36 yards, 2:59 · Field Goal
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KENN 2:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:43 · Interception
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SHSU 3:49
16 plays, 80 yards, 9:24 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 21-24
Colby Sessums 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:49 21-21
Jay Rockwell 2 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums Kick)
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KENN 13:13
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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SHSU 0:33
13 plays, 74 yards, 5:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:33 21-14
Elijah Sohn 5 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums Kick)
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KENN 5:41
7 plays, 23 yards, 5:20 · Punt
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SHSU 11:01
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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KENN 13:04
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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SHSU
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:15 · End of Half
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KENN 0:15
7 plays, 19 yards, 1:19 · Missed FG
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SHSU 1:34
7 plays, 13 yards, 3:16 · Downs
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KENN 4:58
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:58 21-7
Jonathan Murphy 57 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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SHSU 7:18
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:18 14-7
Noah Smith 24 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums Kick)
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KENN 9:53
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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SHSU 12:11
11 plays, 61 yards, 4:56 · Fumble
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KENN 2:13
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:13 14-0
Michael Benefield 3 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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SHSU 4:10
1 play, -7 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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KENN 4:20
10 plays, 33 yards, 4:43 · Missed FG
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SHSU 9:03
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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KENN 11:00
3 plays, 83 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:00 7-0
Michael Benefield 75 Yd Run (Conor Cummins Kick)
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SHSU 12:03
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:57 · Interception
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
KENN
SHSU
9
1st Downs
27
5-13
3rd down efficiency
9-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
291
Total Yards
347
44
Passing
242
8/14
Comp/Att
30/38
3.1
Yards per pass
6.4
247
Rushing
105
34
Rushing Attempts
43
7.3
Yards per rush
2.4
8-69
Penalties
2-15
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
24:06
Possession
35:54
Highlights
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