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Sam Houston Bearkats 2026 football schedule

CUSA · 12 games · finals show the score
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Sammy Bearkat
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Rivals
Stephen F. AustinBattle of the Piney Woods
Sam Houston0–1atTroy1–0
CUSA vs Sun Belt
Troy −16.5 · won, no coverO/U 54.5 · Under @ 45
Details for Sam Houston at Troy
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Sat, Sep 5Troy, ALESPN+Streaming only · ESPN+
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Tulsa2–0atSam Houston0–2
American vs CUSA
Tulsa −11.5 · won, no coverO/U 51.5 · Under @ 40
Details for Tulsa at Sam Houston
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SHSU773017
Sat, Sep 12Huntsville, TXESPN+Streaming only · ESPN+
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NichollsatSam Houston1–2
BeatdownFCS vs CUSA
Sam Houston −18.5 · coveredO/U 49.5 · Over @ 59
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Sat, Sep 19Huntsville, TXESPN+Streaming only · ESPN+
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Sam Houston plays 12 games in 2026, 8 in the CUSA, and is 1–3. Next up: Sam Houston at Liberty, Thursday, Oct 8 at 7 PM EDT on ESPNU.

Quick answers

When does Sam Houston play next?
Thursday, Oct 8 at 7 PM EDT at Liberty, Williams Stadium, Lynchburg, VA.
What channel is Sam Houston on this week?
ESPNU. Also streams on ESPN app.
Who does Sam Houston play in 2026?
Troy, Tulsa, Nicholls, Texas Tech, Liberty, Western Kentucky, New Mexico State, Missouri State, Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Middle Tennessee and FIU.
Key Notes
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