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-
1958 Season Highlights
Paul Pierce enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
1958 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 20 @ McNeese State
12
6
W
Sat., Sep. 27 vs. Louisiana Lafayette
6
0
W
Sat., Oct. 4 @ Sul Ross State (TX)
21
6
W
Sat., Oct. 11 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville
21
20
W
Sat., Oct. 18 @ Lamar
7
20
L
Sat., Oct. 25 @ Texas A&M-Commerce
0
52
L
Mon., Nov. 3 @ Howard Payne (TX)
26
8
W
Sat., Nov. 8 vs.
Texas State
9
0
W
Sat., Nov. 15 vs. Stephen F. Austin
21
12
W
Sat., Dec. 6 @ Northwestern State
11
18
L
Christmas Festival Bowl
1958 Season Totals
Record 7-3
Points Scored 134
Scoring Average 13.4
Points Allowed 142
Defense Average 14.2
Opponents Record 5-5
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-0
Away Record 3-3
1958 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1958 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1958 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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