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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 <- 1957 -> 1958 --> 2024
1957 Season Highlights
 Paul Pierce enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1957 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 14  @ Louisiana Lafayette  7   14   L       
 Sat., Sep. 21  vs. McNeese State  7   21   L       
 Sat., Oct. 5  vs. Sul Ross State (TX)  32   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 12  @ Texas A&M-Kingsville  21   20   W       
 Sat., Oct. 19  vs. Lamar  7   7   T       
 Sat., Oct. 26  vs. Texas A&M-Commerce  13   21   L       
 Sat., Nov. 2  vs. Howard Payne (TX)  21   20   W       
 Sat., Nov. 9  @ Texas State  0   9   L       
 Sat., Nov. 16  @ Stephen F. Austin  14   28   L       
 
1957 Season Totals
  Record3-5 -1
  Points Scored122
  Scoring Average13.6
  Points Allowed147
  Defense Average16.3
  Opponents Record4-6
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record2-2 -1
  Away Record1-3
1957 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1957 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Texas State 4-6139200   R.W. Parker
Sam Houston State 3-5-1122147   Paul Pierce

1957 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1957 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

In 1905, 18 men were killed in college football games, and 159 were permanently injured.