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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: Paul Pierce
Conference: Lone Star-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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2023  <-- 2023 <- 1952 -> 1953 --> 2024
1952 Season Highlights
 Paul Pierce enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1952 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 20  vs. Louisiana College  41   6   W       
 Sat., Sep. 27  @ Howard Payne (TX)  38   0   W       
   @ Sul Ross State (TX)  25   33   L       
 Sat., Oct. 4  vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville  41   14   W       
   @ Lamar  31   13   W       
 Sat., Oct. 25  @ Texas A&M-Commerce  33   57   L       
   @ McNeese State  26   35   L       
 Sat., Nov. 8  vs. Texas State  27   35   L       
 Sat., Nov. 15  vs. Stephen F. Austin  32   29   W       
 Sat., Dec. 27  @ Northeastern State  41   20   W       Shrimp Bowl
 
1952 Season Totals
  Record6-4
  Points Scored335
  Scoring Average33.5
  Points Allowed242
  Defense Average24.2
  Opponents Record7-2
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record3-3
1952 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1952 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Texas State 7-2261192   Milton Jowers
Sam Houston State 6-4335242Won  41-20  Paul Pierce

1952 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1952 All Lone Star 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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