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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 <- 1965 -> 1966 --> 2024
1965 Season Highlights
 Paul Pierce enters his 14th season as Head Coach at Sam Houston State.
 
1965 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 18  @ Angelo State  12   19   L       
 Sat., Sep. 25  vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi  35   6   W       
 Sat., Oct. 2  vs. Tarleton State  14   3   W       
 Sat., Oct. 9  vs. Howard Payne (TX)  14   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 16  @ Texas Lutheran  28   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 23  @ Texas State  7   17   L       
 Sat., Oct. 30  vs. Stephen F. Austin  13   14   L       
 Sat., Nov. 6  @ Texas A&M-Commerce  0   7   L       
 Sat., Nov. 13  vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville  6   14   L       
 Sat., Nov. 20  @ Sul Ross State (TX)  23   29   L       
 
1965 Season Totals
  Record4-6
  Points Scored152
  Scoring Average15.2
  Points Allowed109
  Defense Average10.9
  Opponents Record8-2
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record1-4
1965 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1965 Lone Star- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Texas State 8-223474   Bill Miller
Sam Houston State 4-6152109   Paul Pierce

1965 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1965 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

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.