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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: Allen Boren
Conference: Lone Star-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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2023  <-- 2023 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024
1973 Season Highlights
 Allen Boren enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1973 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 8  @ Texas Southern  14   24   L       
   @ Texas A&M-Commerce  6   48   L       
   @ Sul Ross State (TX)  16   26   L       
   vs. Angelo State  0   34   L       
   @ Tarleton State  7   6   W       
   @ Texas State  7   28   L       
   vs. Howard Payne (TX)  13   14   L       
   vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville  15   14   W       
 Sat., Nov. 10  @ Abilene Christian  23   46   L       
   vs. Stephen F. Austin  7   14   L       
 
1973 Season Totals
  Record2-8
  Points Scored108
  Scoring Average10.8
  Points Allowed254
  Defense Average25.4
  Opponents Record4-6
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record1-3
  Away Record1-5
1973 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1973 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Texas State 4-6161198   Bill Miller
Sam Houston State 2-8108254   Allen Boren

1973 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1973 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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