Watson's TD run gives Sam Houston 23-17 overtime win against Kennesaw State
— Hunter Watson rushed for a 10-yard touchdown to give Sam Houston a 23-17 overtime win over Kennesaw State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Sam Houston Bearkats
23
Kennesaw State Owls
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| KENN | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium · 7,736 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 14-49 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 23-17
Hunter Watson 10 Yd Run
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Touchdown 0:25 17-17
Carson Kent 9 Yd pass from Davis Bryson (Austin Welch Kick)
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Touchdown 1:54 17-10
Jay Ducker 17 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick)
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Touchdown 3:01 10-10
Michael Benefield 1 Yd Run (Austin Welch Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 10-3
Hunter Watson 25 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick)
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Field Goal 1:56 3-3
Christian Pavon 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:17 0-3
Austin Welch 25 Yd Field Goal
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SHSU
3 plays, 25 yards · Touchdown
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KENN
4 plays, 7 yards · Missed FG
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Touchdown 0:00 23-17
Hunter Watson 10 Yd Run
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SHSU
5 plays, 25 yards, 0:25 · End of Game
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KENN 0:25
10 plays, 71 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 17-17
Carson Kent 9 Yd pass from Davis Bryson (Austin Welch Kick)
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SHSU 1:54
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:54 17-10
Jay Ducker 17 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick)
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KENN 6:00
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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SHSU 8:13
8 plays, 38 yards, 5:12 · Punt
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KENN 13:25
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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SHSU 1:18
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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KENN 3:01
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:01 10-10
Michael Benefield 1 Yd Run (Austin Welch Kick)
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SHSU 3:39
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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KENN 3:45
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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SHSU 4:49
6 plays, 10 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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KENN 7:28
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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SHSU 9:27
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 10-3
Hunter Watson 25 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick)
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SHSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:37 · End of Half
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KENN 0:37
6 plays, 34 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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SHSU 1:56
5 plays, 41 yards, 2:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:56 3-3
Christian Pavon 29 Yd Field Goal
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KENN 4:11
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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SHSU 5:40
9 plays, 45 yards, 4:31 · Punt
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KENN 10:17
13 plays, 83 yards, 10:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:17 0-3
Austin Welch 25 Yd Field Goal
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SHSU 5:44
8 plays, 41 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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KENN 8:16
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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SHSU 9:55
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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KENN 11:08
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:40 · Interception
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SHSU 11:48
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:26 · Punt
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KENN 13:14
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:05 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
SHSU
KENN
21
1st Downs
13
8-17
3rd down efficiency
3-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
382
Total Yards
243
179
Passing
137
22/32
Comp/Att
16/24
5.6
Yards per pass
5.7
203
Rushing
106
43
Rushing Attempts
35
4.7
Yards per rush
3.0
4-35
Penalties
4-40
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
32:24
Possession
27:36
Highlights
00:27
David Fisher had an interception vs. Kennesaw State
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00:31
Hunter Watson rushes in for 25-yard rushing touchdown
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00:26
JeRico Washington Jr. had an interception vs. Sam Houston
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00:23
End Zone! Jevyon Ducker scores 17-yard rushing touchdown
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