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Sam Houston State Football Team History


Sam Houston State Bearkats
Sam Houston State
 Huntsville, TX
Founded: 1879
Stadium: Elliot T. Bowers Stadium
Capacity: 14,000
Colors: Orange & White
Coach: Billy Tidwell
Conference: Lone Star-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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2023  <-- 2023 <- 1976 -> 1977 --> 2024
1976 Season Highlights
 Billy Tidwell enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1976 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
   @ Stephen F. Austin  14   14   T       
   vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State  21   14   W       
   vs. Texas A&M-Commerce  22   17   W       
   @ Angelo State  7   24   L       
   vs. Texas State  10   40   L       
   @ Howard Payne (TX)  29   32   L       
   @ Texas A&M-Kingsville  10   41   L       
   vs. Abilene Christian  0   26   L       
   vs. Stephen F. Austin  8   7   W       
 
1976 Season Totals
  Record3-5 -1
  Points Scored121
  Scoring Average13.4
  Points Allowed215
  Defense Average23.9
  Opponents Record5-5
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record0-3 -1
1976 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1976 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Texas State 5-5216204   Bill Miller
Sam Houston State 3-5-1121215   Billy Tidwell

1976 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1976 All Lone Star Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


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