Middle Tennessee at Sam Houston
Middle Tennessee at Sam Houston kicks off Saturday, Nov 21 at 2 PM EST. Channel TBA. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 7 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on conference game and program baseline.
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 21, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- Not yet announced
- Venue
- Elliott T. Bowers Stadium
- City
- Huntsville, TX
- Week
- Week 12
- Conference game
- Yes
Worth a Flip
Mid. Tenn.4–3
Wvs Murray State38–14
Lat Marshall26–28
Wvs Nevada27–20
Lat Jax State13–23
Lat Kansas0–55
Wvs Delaware33–30
Wat FIU26–23
at Sam Houston
Nothing since.
Sam Houston1–6
Lat Troy21–24
Lvs Tulsa17–23
Wvs Nicholls59–0
Lat Texas Tech14–49
Lat Liberty3–35
Lvs W. Kentucky3–16
Lvs N Mexico St24–30
vs Mid. Tenn.
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 43.4 points a game and Sam Houston plays fast — 64.3 snaps a game, 102nd nationally. The last 2 meetings have averaged an 8.5-point margin.
PaceSnailBoth Snail
SeriesSplit Decisionavg margin 8.5 over 2 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Middle Tennessee | Sam Houston | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 23.3103rd | 20.1120th | |
| Points allowed | 27.6103rd | 25.381st | |
| Yards per play | 5.780th | 5.1116th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 6.3124th | 5.156th | |
| Plays per game | 59.9129th | 64.3102nd | |
| Turnover margin | +515th | +162nd | |
| 3rd down conversion | 25.6%137th | 35.4%109th |
More stats +11
| Middle Tennessee | Sam Houston | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 139.096th | 83.0137th | |
| Passing yards per game | 200.698th | 245.352nd | |
| QB completion rate | 58.3%110th | 61.2%89th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 6.5117th | 7.096th | |
| O-line rank | 30thline yards · sack rate | 130thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 136thstuff rate · havoc | 48thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 7127th | 1277th | |
| Interceptions | 550th | 634th | |
| Forced fumbles | 438th | 359th | |
| Penalties per game | 7.395th | 8.4124th | |
| Time of possession | 28:37104th | 30:2856th |
The series
Split 1–1 over the last 2
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mid. Tenn. 31–17 | 14 |
| 2023 | Sam Houston 23–20 | 3 |
How to watch
| Network | TV TBA |
|---|---|
| Stream | — |
| Kickoff | 2 PM EST |
| Where | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, TX |
What the Meter sees
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
|---|---|
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 7 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston start?
- Saturday, Nov 21 at 2 PM EST.
- What channel is Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston on?
- TV TBA.
- Where is Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston played?
- Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, TX.