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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: Billy Tidwell
Conference: Lone Star-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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2023  <-- 2023 <- 1974 -> 1975 --> 2024
1974 Season Highlights
 Billy Tidwell enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1974 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 14  @ Texas Southern  15   17   L       
   @ Southwestern Oklahoma State  14   34   L       
   vs. Texas A&M-Commerce  17   16   W       
   vs. Sul Ross State (TX)  28   7   W       
   @ Angelo State  27   21   W       
   vs. Tarleton State  35   0   W       
   vs. Texas State  6   20   L       
   @ Howard Payne (TX)  6   17   L       
   @ Texas A&M-Kingsville  14   34   L       
   vs. Abilene Christian  24   33   L       
   @ Stephen F. Austin  18   26   L       
 
1974 Season Totals
  Record4-7
  Points Scored204
  Scoring Average18.5
  Points Allowed225
  Defense Average20.5
  Opponents Record6-4
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record1-5
1974 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1974 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Texas State 6-4156153   Bill Miller
Sam Houston State 4-7204225   Billy Tidwell

1974 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1974 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

Touchdowns in college football were originally counted as three points.