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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: J.W. Jones
Conference: Texas Intercollegiate Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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2023  <-- 2023 <- 1928 -> 1929 --> 2024
1928 Season Highlights
 J.W. Jones enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1928 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 22  @ Centenary (LA)  0   46   L       
 Sat., Sep. 29  @ Rice  6   24   L       
 Fri., Oct. 5  vs. Abilene Christian  0   6   L       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. West Texas A&M  6   0   W       
   @ Daniel Baker (TX)  0   17   L       
 Sat., Nov. 3  @ Texas A&M-Commerce  13   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 9  vs. Saint Marys (TX)  19   6   W       
 Sat., Nov. 17  @ Howard Payne (TX)  14   44   L       
 Sat., Nov. 24  @ Texas A&M-Kingsville  13   0   W       
 Thu., Nov. 29  vs. Stephen F. Austin  19   2   W       
 
1928 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored90
  Scoring Average9.0
  Points Allowed145
  Defense Average14.5
  Opponents Record2-7
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record2-4
1928 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1928 Texas Intercollegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Sam Houston State 5-590145   J.W. Jones
North Texas 4-588171   John B. Reid

1928 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1928 All Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

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