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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: Ron Randleman
Conference: Lone Star-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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2023  <-- 2023 <- 1983 -> 1984 --> 2024
1983 Season Highlights
 Ron Randleman enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1983 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 10  @ Bishop (TX)  27   14   W       
 Sat., Sep. 17  @ Central Missouri State  10   13   L       
 Sat., Sep. 24  vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State  52   15   W       
 Sat., Oct. 1  vs. Texas Lutheran  14   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 8  @ Texas A&M-Commerce  14   51   L       
 Sat., Oct. 15  @ Texas State  10   26   L       
 Sat., Oct. 22  @ Texas A&M-Kingsville  14   19   L       
 Sat., Oct. 29  @ Howard Payne (TX)  20   10   W       
 Sat., Nov. 5  vs. Abilene Christian  20   27   L       
 Sat., Nov. 12  vs. Angelo State  12   21   L       
 Sat., Nov. 19  @ Stephen F. Austin  10   27   L       
 
1983 Season Totals
  Record4-7
  Points Scored203
  Scoring Average18.5
  Points Allowed230
  Defense Average20.9
  Opponents Record9-2
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record2-5
1983 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1983 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Texas State 9-2358128   John OHara
Sam Houston State 4-7203230   Ron Randleman

1983 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1983 All Lone Star Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


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