Landan Brown News, Rumors, Updates - Sam Houston Bearkats

Rushes for TD Brown ran seven times for 34 yards and a touchdown against FIU on Saturday.

Impact Brown was close to a bright spot for Sam Houston this season, and as close as anybody got to a bright spot, at the very least. He managed almost 500 yards on the ground with five touchdowns, and he added 37 receptions. From Sam Houston's perspective, he also probably wasn't quite good enough to merit much intrigue in the portal, so Brown might stick around.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Catches six passes Brown ran eight times for 38 yards and caught six passes for 57 yards versus MTSU on Saturday.

Impact Brown has broken off some big runs, and he's averaged 5.9 yards per carry. He's also carried the ball 77 times through 11 games, and is more notable for his role in the passing game. The back has tallied 37 catches for 237 yards.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gets bang for his buck Brown ran 10 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 20 yards against Delaware on Saturday.

Impact It's hard to argue with a player turning 12 touches into that kind of production. That goes double given that Brown was responsible for Sam Houston's only touchdowns and it scored a upset win with a true freshman at quarterback.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 45 yards Brown ran 13 times for 45 yards versus La Tech on Friday.

Impact Brown has 29 catches on the season, but he didn't pick up a reception in this game. This matches his season high in carries, but his role in the offense may be hindered by the return of Elijah Green, who broke off a couple big runs in this game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for over 100 yards Brown ran 13 times for 110 yards and had six catches for 39 yards against UTEP on Wednesday. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Brown broke off a 63-yard run, which helped him get over 100 yards for the first time. This was his first fumble, so that seems fluky, but the receptions are not fluky. Brown has 29 catches on the season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Brown ran five times for 23 yards and a score and had three catches for 14 yards versus JSU on Thursday.

Impact Brown is the third-or-fourth option running the ball, but his role is to be a receiving back. He has 23 catches through six games.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seven catches Brown ran four times for 11 yards and had seven catches for 53 yards Saturday against NMSU.

Impact Brown is effectively a receiver for the Bearkats. Through five games he has 23 carries and 20 catches. However, he also has only managed 107 yards through the air.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Adds six more catches Brown ran six times for four yards and had six catches for 37 yards against Texas on Saturday.

Impact Brown was the only Sam Houston running back with positive yardage, and the only player with multiple catches. This was the disaster for Sam Houston most assumed.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

More catches than carries Brown ran the ball three times for nine yards against Hawaii on Saturday, but he had four catches for 18 yards.

Impact After Brown tallied 85 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries last week against UNLV, it was interesting to see what he might do this well. Well, he was barely involved in the run game, though the four catches did keep him active.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

More catches than carries Brown ran the ball three times for nine yards against Hawaii on Saturday, but he had four catches for 18 yards.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Brown ran 10 times for 85 yards and a touchdown Friday against UNLV.

Impact Phil Longo is clearly still figuring his team out in his first season as Sam Houston's head coach. Brown was listed as the starter for Week 0, but then played 11 snaps and got zero touches. Here in game two, with game one's top back Alton McCaskill (undisclosed) out, Brown got the most carries and he did well with them. For now, things appear muddled in the Bearkats backfield.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Colandrea accounts for three touchdowns as UNLV tops Sam Houston for a 2-0 start season

Virginia transfer Anthony Colandrea threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third in his debut at UNLV and the Rebels beat Sam Houston State, 38-21, in the first meeting between the...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Listed as starter Brown is listed as a starter for the Bearkats' upcoming game Saturday at Western Kentucky, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Brown did not play during the Bearkats' 2024 season but is atop their depth chart for Saturday. All the running back's counting stats come from his 2023 season, in which he logged nine carries for 17 yards and three receptions for 13 yards. It is difficult to gauge just how good Brown can be when given significant opportunities, but the Bearkats' updated depth chart being true means he should surpass his previous career highs quite easily.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to spring practice Brown (undisclosed) participated in spring practice Saturday, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Brown played just two games as a freshman before he was sidelined by injury, tallying 30 all-purpose yards. He's expected to work in a committee with John Gentry and Zach Hrbacek in 2024.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Brown (undisclosed) did not play during Sam Houston's game Wednesday against Florida International.

Impact Brown sat out both games Sam Houston's football team played during mid-October. Currently, his next matchup is scheduled against UTEP on Oct. 25. John Gentry logged all but one of 12 rushes Sam Houston's running backs attempted Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Anthony Colandrea accounts for three touchdowns as UNLV tops Sam Houston for a 2-0 start season