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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 <- 1959 -> 1960 --> 2024
1959 Season Highlights
 Paul Pierce enters his 8th season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1959 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 19  vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State  31   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 25  @ Louisiana Lafayette  7   19   L       
 Sat., Oct. 3  @ Texas-Arlington  3   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 10  vs. Howard Payne (TX)  13   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 17  @ Texas A&M-Commerce  0   14   L       
 Sat., Oct. 24  vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville  10   23   L       
 Sat., Oct. 31  @ Texas State  14   18   L       
 Sat., Nov. 7  vs. Sul Ross State (TX)  22   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 14  @ Stephen F. Austin  6   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 21  vs. Lamar  14   27   L       
 
1959 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored120
  Scoring Average12.0
  Points Allowed114
  Defense Average11.4
  Opponents Record4-6
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record2-3
1959 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1959 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Sam Houston State 5-5120114   Paul Pierce
Texas State 4-6115157   R.W. Parker

1959 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1959 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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