Sam Houston Bearkats News

Matt Smith - Breaks leg in spring Smith broke his leg during Sam Houston's spring practice, Ben Sorrels of Sports of SHSU (via the G5 Hive) reports.

Impact Though not expected to play a big role in 2026, Smith was one to watch for the season, though said outlook may be in jeopardy now that he is out injured. There is still time for him to recover, but fall may be a little too quick for the tight end to enter the beginning of next season healthy.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston football player William Davis dies; no cause of death disclosed

Sam Houston football player William Davis died over the weekend

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Matt Smith - Transfers to Sam Houston Smith (undisclosed) will transfer to Sam Houston, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact Smith spent the 2025 season with Rhode Island, where he caught three passes for 13 yards and one touchdown. He'll join the Bearkats with one season of eligibility remaining, and the 6-foot-5, 245-pound tight end will look to make an instant impact in Sam Houston's offense.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Zachary - Lands with Sam Houston Zachary (transfer portal) has committed to joining Sam Houston for the 2026 season, Sidelines - Sam Houston reports.

Impact Zachary will get a fresh start with his new program after spending last season with NC State. The 6-foot-3 wide receiver did not log a reception during the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Max Whisner - Transfers to Sam Houston Whisner is transferring to Sam Houston, per his X account.

Impact Whisner will join Sam Houston after catching four passes for 36 yards in four games for Akron last season. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Carpenter - Finds new home Carpenter is transferring to Sam Houston State, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Carpenter is coming in after spending the last three seasons at Pittsburgh, where he was primarily used as a kickoff specialist. He went 1-for-3 on field goals and 6-for-6 on extra-point attempts in 2025. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kyan Berry-Johnson - Commits to Sam Houston Berry-Johnson announced his commitment to Sam Houston on Sunday.

Impact Berry-Johnson will transfer from Wisconsin to Sam Houston. Ideally for him, being part of Sam Houston's team is how he logs his first reception. Between two seasons for UW, Berry-Johnson recorded two targets.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alton McCaskill - Able to suit up Saturday McCaskill (undisclosed) notched eight carries for 32 yards during Saturday's 56-16 defeat versus Florida International.

Impact McCaskill was previously listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, but was able to give it a go against the Panthers. The 6-foot-2 running back was mostly held in check in his limited opportunities against FIU, running for 32 scoreless yards on just eight rushing attempts. McCaskill will finish the season with 371 yards and a touchdown on 4.2 yards per attempt on the ground across eight games for Sam Houston this season, hauling in nine receptions for 66 yards and a score through the air as well. With Sam Houston finishing just 2-10 on the year and with no remaining eligibility left, McCaskill has played his final collegiate game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jenkins throws for 3 TDs, runs for another and FIU beats Sam Houston 56-16 in regular-season finale

Keyone Jenkins threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Florida International to a 56-16 win over Sam Houston in a regular-season finale Saturday

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Grady O'Neill - Catches TD O'Neill caught eight passes for 70 yards and a touchdown Saturday against FIU.

Impact O'Neill did basically nothing all season, and then over the last two weeks of the season he totaled 16 catches. This was also his first, and only, touchdown of the season. Better late than never.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Landan Brown - 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Green - Rushes for 98 yards in return Green ran 11 times for 98 yards versus FIU on Saturday.

Impact Green was questionable for this game after missing two contests, but he was able to play. That's good, as this was his final game of collegiate eligibility. Green did some things at North Carolina and Indiana, but his healthy got in his way after dropping down to Conference USA.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Landyn Locke - One TDs, three turnovers Locke went 14-for-30 for 121 yards, one touchdown, and two interception against FIU on Saturday. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Sam Houston probably isn't a big enough program to fire Phil Longo after one season, but this was one of the worst 2-10 teams in FBS history. Late in the season Longo turned to true freshman Locke at quarterback, perhaps in hopes it would earn him some cache with his bosses. Not so much, as Locke did not look like a viable FBS player this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Jewett - Good to go Saturday Jewett (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's game versus FIU.

Impact Jewett will make his return after missing the last three games. He has yet record a catch this season and will likely have a limited role Saturday as well.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alton McCaskill - Questionable for Week 14 McCaskill is listed questionable for Saturday's game against FIU.

Impact McCaskill is considered a game-time decision as he popped up on the final injury report ahead of the season finale. The senior running back has carried the ball 80 times for 339 yards and one touchdown this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Green - Questionable for Week 14 Green (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Florida International.

Impact Green is a game-time decision for Saturday's game. The running back has only one more regular-season opportunity to replicate his season highs of 10 carries, 191 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Sam Houston vs. Florida International: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

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NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Data Skrive

How to Watch Sam Houston vs. Florida International: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

Florida International vs. Sam Houston Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 29, 2025

Preview the Nov. 29 matchup between the Florida International Panthers and Sam Houston Bearkats with predictions, odds, over/under, spread,...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Data Skrive

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College football Week 14: Spots in conference title games are up for grabs as regular season closes

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NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Chris Reed - Reels in two TDs Reed caught six passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns against MTSU on Saturday.

Impact Over his last six outings, Reed has 21 catches for 373 yards. However, all five of his touchdowns have also come in that time.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grady O'Neill - Catches eight passes O'Neill caught eight passes for 89 yards Saturday against MTSU.

Impact O'Neill has been front-and-center as of late, notching at least seven targets in each of his last four games. This is his best game of the season, though, and he's yet to find the end zone.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Landan Brown - 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alton McCaskill - Rushes for 42 yards McCaskill ran 11 times for 42 yards and caught two passes for 10 yards against MTSU on Saturday.

Impact When McCaskill has been healthy, this has been pretty much part for the course. In the games wherein he's been healthy he's had between 12 and 15 touches, and he's only scored two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Landyn Locke - Throws two TDs, INT Locke went 25-for-40 for 281 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception against MTSU on Saturday.

Impact Locke was not efficient, given that he needed 40 passing attempts to get to 281 yards. Last week it took 38 passes to get to 213 yards, by the way. However, Locke is a true freshman and this is just about getting him some experience and seeing if maybe he's an option for 2026.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gagliano leads Middle Tennessee to first CUSA win of season, 31-17 over Bearkats

Roman Gagliano threw for a touchdown and scrambled for another to lead Middle Tennessee to a 31-17 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday for the Blue Raiders’ first Conference USA w...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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Sam Houston football player William Davis dies; no cause of death disclosed

Jenkins throws for 3 TDs, runs for another and FIU beats Sam Houston 56-16 in regular-season finale

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College football Week 14: Spots in conference title games are up for grabs as regular season closes

Gagliano leads Middle Tennessee to first CUSA win of season, 31-17 over Bearkats