Sam Houston Bearkats (@BearkatsFB)
Phil Longo (1st year) (0-0)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#122) | SOS: (#109)
Power (#121) | Off (#123) | Def (#116) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#122) | SOS: (#109)
| Sam Houston's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/22 | Sam Houston at Western Kentucky | +8.5 | |||||
| Fri 8/29 | Sam Houston vs UNLV | +12 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Sam Houston at Hawai'i | +9.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 9/26 | Sam Houston at Texas | +47 | |||||
| Wed 10/1 | Sam Houston at New Mexico State | +2.5 | |||||
| Wed 10/8 | Sam Houston vs Jacksonville State | +2 | |||||
| Tue 10/14 | Sam Houston vs UTEP | +2 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Mon 10/27 | Sam Houston at Louisiana Tech | +4.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/7 | Sam Houston at Oregon State | +18.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/14 | Sam Houston vs Delaware | -3.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/21 | Sam Houston at Middle Tennessee | +3 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Sam Houston vs Florida International | +2.5 | |||||
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 #122
Schedule Rating: #109
Future 2026 Schedule
| Sam Houston's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Sam Houston at Rice | +9.5 | 49.0 | W 34 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Sam Houston at UCF | +21.5 | 53.5 | L 14 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Sam Houston vs Hawai'i | -3.5 | 48.5 | W 31 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Sam Houston vs New Mexico State | -15.5 | 44.5 | W 31 - 11 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Sam Houston vs Texas State | +11.0 | 55.0 | W 40 - 39 | O | Y | |
| Thu 10/3 | Sam Houston at UTEP | -10.0 | 49.5 | W 41 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/16 | Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky | -1.5 | 55.0 | L 14 - 31 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/22 | Sam Houston vs Florida International | -5.0 | 47.0 | W 10 - 7 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/29 | Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech | -10.5 | 45.5 | W 9 - 3 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Sam Houston at Kennesaw State | -21.0 | 42.5 | W 23 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Sam Houston at Jacksonville State | +5.5 | 57.5 | L 11 - 21 | U | N | |
| Fri 11/29 | Sam Houston vs Liberty | +2.5 | 47.5 | W 20 - 18 | U | Y | |
| Thu 12/19 | Sam Houston vs Georgia Southern | +3.5 | 48.0 | W 31 - 26 | O | Y | |
2024 Record: 10 - 3 (CUSA: 6 - 2)
Spread Record 7 - 6 - 0 | O/U 4 - 9
2025 class: 108 points #121
2024 class: 113 points #127
2023 class: 141 points #94
2022 class: 101 points #121
2021 class: 14 points #167
Average Class Ranking: #126
Average Recruiting Points: 96
2024 class: 113 points #127
2023 class: 141 points #94
2022 class: 101 points #121
2021 class: 14 points #167
Average Class Ranking: #126
Average Recruiting Points: 96
Class Averages
Conference USA Class: 114 #113
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Conference USA Class: 114 #113
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 27 points #184
2019 class: 48 points #163
2018 class: 25 points #173
2017 class: 70 points #145
2016 class: 69 points #140
Average Class Ranking: #161
Average Recruiting Points: 48
2019 class: 48 points #163
2018 class: 25 points #173
2017 class: 70 points #145
2016 class: 69 points #140
Average Class Ranking: #161
Average Recruiting Points: 48
Offensive Coordinator Zack Patterson
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Watson | 152 | 253 | 60% | 1598 | 11 | 8 | 6.3 |
| Mabrey Mettauer (Tr) | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Watson | 152 | 623 | 7 | 4.1 | 46 |
| Elijah Green (Tr) | 29 | 201 | 5 | 6.9 | 51 |
| Zach Hrbacek | 11 | 33 | 0 | 3.0 | 17 |
| Qua'Vez Humphreys | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qua'Vez Humphreys | 18 | 362 | 4 | 20.1 | 67 |
| Michael Phoenix II | 13 | 205 | 3 | 15.8 | 50 |
| Jay Rockwell | 6 | 50 | 0 | 8.3 | 18 |
| Malik Phillips | 2 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 13 |
Defensive Coordinator Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Brown (Tr) | 73 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Cecil Powell (Tr) | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chatavies Johnson | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emon Allen | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Aribisala | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Brown (Tr) | 73 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ca'lub Holloway | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Brown (Tr) | 73 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Cecil Powell (Tr) | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emon Allen | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 40% #115
Offense Returning Production: 60% #57
Defense Returning Production: 20% #135
Overall Returning Production: 40% #115
Offense Returning Production: 60% #57
Defense Returning Production: 20% #135
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #114
17 Commits, 83.1 Avg Rating
21% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 30% TY
2025 Portal Class #114
17 Commits, 83.1 Avg Rating
21% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 30% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 396.00 #125
Offense Talent #117 | Defense Talent #124
2024 #125 | 2023 #129 | 2022 #138 | 2021 #152
2025 Talent Rating: 396.00 #125
Offense Talent #117 | Defense Talent #124
2024 #125 | 2023 #129 | 2022 #138 | 2021 #152
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 10 - 3
2024 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2023 Record: 3 - 9
2023 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2022 Record: 0 - 1
2022 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 1 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 1
Four Year Record: 13 - 13
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 14 - 12 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 8
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 10 - 3
2024 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2023 Record: 3 - 9
2023 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2022 Record: 0 - 1
2022 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 1 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 1
Four Year Record: 13 - 13
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 14 - 12 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 8
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 0 - 0
2021 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2020 Record: 0 - 0
2020 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2019 Record: 0 - 1
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 1 - 0 | Totals: 1 - 0
2018 Record: 0 - 0
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
Eight Year Record: 13 - 14
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 14 - 13 - 0
Eight Year Conference Record: 8 - 8
2021 Record: 0 - 0
2021 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2020 Record: 0 - 0
2020 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2019 Record: 0 - 1
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 1 - 0 | Totals: 1 - 0
2018 Record: 0 - 0
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
Eight Year Record: 13 - 14
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 14 - 13 - 0
Eight Year Conference Record: 8 - 8
| Sam Houston Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | Orleans Bowl | Sam Houston vs Georgia Southern | +3.5 | 48.0 | W 31 - 26 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .1 (115) | 39% (107) | 2.97 (129) | 30.4 (37) | 39% | 67% | .11 (31) | 42% (70) | 3.84 (75) | 28.5 (56) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .1 (115) | 37% (118) | 3.47 (97) | 28 (109) | 36% | 59% | .18 (69) | 41% (58) | 3.77 (64) | 28.8 (63) |
More Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 32:10 (12) | 18.8 (79) | 39% | 67% | 4.6 (20) | 37.9 (15) | 1.2 (39) | 2.1 | 5.4 (51) | 2.2 (42) | 2 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 29:41 (103) | 18.3 (103) | 36% | 59% | 5.1 (21) | 42.2 (14) | 1.3 (46) | 1.7 | 4.3 (119) | 1.4 (120) | 2 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 23.8 | 21 | 24.6 | 39.3% (107) | 2.97 (129) | 1.2 | 19 | 349 | 180 | 168 | 4.3 | 57% (25) | 43% (113) | 41% (100) | 38% (105) | 15% (53) | .1 (115) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 20.5 | 15.2 | 23.6 | 41.8% (70) | 3.84 (75) | 2.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% (74) | 48% (60) | 47% (105) | 37% (27) | 17% (58) | .11 (31) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 20 | 27.2 | 16.8 | 36.9% (118) | 3.47 (97) | 1.3 | 18 | 311 | 89 | 222 | 2.9 | 43% (110) | 55% (25) | 34% (130) | 40% (84) | 15% (56) | .1 (115) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 25.8 | 41.3% (58) | 3.77 (64) | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% (104) | 47% (32) | 41% (55) | 42% (75) | 14% (117) | .18 (69) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 57% (25) | 41% (100) | 42.5 | 180.4 | 4.3 | 21 (59) | .1 (83) | 3.18 (44) | 68% (104) | 10% (69) | 0.9 (98) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 51% (74) | 47% (105) | - | - | - | - | .17 (92) | 3.37 (119) | 75% (75) | 10% (56) | 0.83 (9) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 43% (110) | 34% (130) | 30.7 | 89.1 | 2.9 | 13 (108) | -.02 (129) | 2.61 (131) | 83% (7) | 9% (56) | 0.81 (130) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 53% (104) | 41% (55) | - | - | - | - | .16 (80) | 3.2 (92) | 79% (104) | 8% (119) | 1.02 (82) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 43% (113) | 38% (105) | 16.7 | 26.8 | 168.2 | 6.3 | 10.1 | 15 (98) | 9 (48) | .13 (114) | 1.5 (106) | 30% (51) | 24% (126) | .13 (130) | 5% (47) | 2 (95) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 48% (60) | 37% (27) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (10) | .06 (6) | 1.4 (9) | 32% (57) | 25% (11) | .21 (32) | 6% (58) | 1.8 (12) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 55% (25) | 40% (84) | 23.5 | 37.3 | 222.3 | 6 | 9.5 | 15 (96) | 12 (85) | .24 (81) | 1.4 (127) | 34% (105) | 24% (124) | .17 (112) | 6% (55) | 1.9 (119) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 47% (32) | 42% (75) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (26) | .23 (49) | 1.5 (24) | 31% (79) | 27% (25) | .26 (41) | 6% (87) | 2.1 (88) |
Team Notes (3/26) QB Watson JAG w/ mobility. No depth exp ❌
(3/26) RB complete rebuild. 2 portals inc. Green (IU) ❌
(3/26) WR some exp, replacing a lot. 2 portal adds ❌
(3/26) OL returns 6 w/ starting exp. Good rush LY ❌
(3/26) Def awful, returns little. 9 portals, 5 DBs ❌
(3/26) RB complete rebuild. 2 portals inc. Green (IU) ❌
(3/26) WR some exp, replacing a lot. 2 portal adds ❌
(3/26) OL returns 6 w/ starting exp. Good rush LY ❌
(3/26) Def awful, returns little. 9 portals, 5 DBs ❌
Injury Notes
Power Ratings Overall: -23.45 #131
Offense: 3.00 #128
Defense: 26.45 #128
SP+ Overall: -13.5 #111
SP+ Offense: 19.4 #117
SP+ Defense: 32.9 #103
Offense: 3.00 #128
Defense: 26.45 #128
SP+ Overall: -13.5 #111
SP+ Offense: 19.4 #117
SP+ Defense: 32.9 #103
Returning Prod '24 QB Hunter Watson returns
Returning Production: 40% #115
Offense: 60% #57 | Defense: 20% #135
OL Prod: 49% #86, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2858 #70 | From Portal: 76 #80
Rush Prod: 35% #100 | Rec Prod: 34% #95
Def Front Seven: 6% - Secondary: 21%
Returning Production: 40% #115
Offense: 60% #57 | Defense: 20% #135
OL Prod: 49% #86, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2858 #70 | From Portal: 76 #80
Rush Prod: 35% #100 | Rec Prod: 34% #95
Def Front Seven: 6% - Secondary: 21%
Roster Team Talent #125 Blue Chips: 0% #99
Offense Talent #117 Defense Talent #124
Crootin Class #121 - 4 YR Rank #126
Portal Class #114 - 17 players, 83 Avg
21% of Roster from Portal, 30% TY
31 New Players, 42% of '25 Roster #34
Offense Talent #117 Defense Talent #124
Crootin Class #121 - 4 YR Rank #126
Portal Class #114 - 17 players, 83 Avg
21% of Roster from Portal, 30% TY
31 New Players, 42% of '25 Roster #34
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 #122
Schedule Rating: -100 #109
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 9
Schedule Rating: -100 #109
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 9
Scoring Scoring: 23.8 - 20.5 (20 - 26) in '24
Scoring at Home: 21 - 15 | Road: 25 - 24
OC: Zack Patterson - in his first season
DC: Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay - in his first season
Scoring at Home: 21 - 15 | Road: 25 - 24
OC: Zack Patterson - in his first season
DC: Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay - in his first season
Records 2024 Record: 10 - 3 (7 - 6 - 0) (CUSA: 6 - 2)
2023 Record: 3 - 9 (6 - 6 - 0) (CUSA: 2 - 6)
2022 Record: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0) (CUSA: 0 - 0)
4 Yr Record: (13 - 13) | 8 Yr Record: (13 - 14)
2023 Record: 3 - 9 (6 - 6 - 0) (CUSA: 2 - 6)
2022 Record: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0) (CUSA: 0 - 0)
4 Yr Record: (13 - 13) | 8 Yr Record: (13 - 14)
'24 OffenseRun heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 43%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 39%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.97 PPO
Poor Run Success 41%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Awful when off Schedule 24%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 39%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.97 PPO
Poor Run Success 41%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Awful when off Schedule 24%
'24 DefenseAvg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Great at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 68%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 25%
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Great at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 68%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 25%
Team NotesQB Watson JAG w/ mobility. No depth exp
RB complete rebuild. 2 portals inc. Green (IU)
WR some exp, replacing a lot. 2 portal adds
OL returns 6 w/ starting exp. Good rush LY
Def awful, returns little. 9 portals, 5 DBs
HC Longo interesting hire. Bad OC fit @ Wisc
OC Patterson was SHSU RB coach past 2 yrs
RB complete rebuild. 2 portals inc. Green (IU)
WR some exp, replacing a lot. 2 portal adds
OL returns 6 w/ starting exp. Good rush LY
Def awful, returns little. 9 portals, 5 DBs
HC Longo interesting hire. Bad OC fit @ Wisc
OC Patterson was SHSU RB coach past 2 yrs