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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 <- 1966 -> 1967 --> 2024
1966 Season Highlights
 Paul Pierce enters his 15th season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1966 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 17  vs. Northwestern Oklahoma State  32   6   W       
 Sat., Sep. 24  vs. Mexico Poly Institute - White  42   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 1  vs. Tarleton State  13   19   L       
 Sat., Oct. 8  @ Howard Payne (TX)  0   0   T       
 Sat., Oct. 15  @ McMurry (TX)  10   3   W       
 Sat., Oct. 22  vs. Texas State  27   16   W       
 Sat., Oct. 29  @ Stephen F. Austin  14   21   L       
 Sat., Nov. 5  vs. Texas A&M-Commerce  13   17   L       
 Sat., Nov. 12  @ Texas A&M-Kingsville  10   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 19  vs. Sul Ross State (TX)  21   14   W       
 
1966 Season Totals
  Record6-3 -1
  Points Scored182
  Scoring Average18.2
  Points Allowed96
  Defense Average9.6
  Opponents Record7-2
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record2-1 -1
1966 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1966 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Texas State 7-2-118193   Bill Miller
Sam Houston State 6-3-118296   Paul Pierce

1966 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1966 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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