Sam Houston Bearkats News

Grady O'Neill - Catches TD O'Neill caught six passes for 61 yards and a touchdown against Jacksonville State on Saturday.

Impact This is only O'Neill's second touchdown against an FBS opponent this season, and his first since Week 1. He has had six catches in each of his last two games, though, which is notable.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Reed - Finds end zone Reed caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown Saturday versus Jacksonville State.

Impact This is Reed's first touchdown in five games, and there are questions about it given that this was a blowout loss. However, this is Reed's sixth game with over 50 yards, and that's impressive.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DJ Bailey - Seems some action Bailey went 5-for-7 for 63 yards and a touchdown against Jacksonville State on Saturday.

Impact Landyn Locke returned from his injury, but Bailey still got some playing time. That may be because the team is not satisfied with Locke, or it could be because this was yet-another blowout loss for the Bearkats

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Landyn Locke - Throws TD Locke went 16-for-21 for 126 yards and a touchdown against Jacksonville State on Saturday.

Impact Locke got back in the lineup this week, but DJ Bailey shared snaps in a blowout loss. This has been a disastrous season for Sam Houston, and Locke has been part of the problem after a good start to the year.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Landyn Locke - Completes 16 passes for 126 yards and TD Locke (undisclosed) was 16-for-21 passing for 126 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 47-14 defeat versus Jacksonville State.

Impact Locke showed some upside in his return against Jacksonville State, completing more than 75 percent of his passes and registering zero turnovers. However, the quarterback still left parts of his game to be desired. Locke did not log multiple touchdowns, barely registered over 125 passing yards and was at risk of finishing Saturday's game with double-digit total yards. He will attempt to put forth a stronger performance in Week 11 against Kennesaw State.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Creed's total 3 TDs lead Jacksonville's romping of Sam Houston 47-14

Caden Creel threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score as Jacksonville State pulled away from Sam Houston for a 47-14 victory Saturday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kaden Winkfield - Will be available for Saturday Winkfield (undisclosed) has been given the green light for Saturday's game versus Jacksonville State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Winkfield will take the field after a one-game absence. The running back will add depth to Sam Houston's backfield, recording five carries for 21 yards this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Max Whisner - Available Saturday Whisner (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's matchup versus Jacksonville State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Whisner, who was limited to just a handful of snaps last week due to undisclosed reasons, is available for the Bearkats in Week 10. The 6-foot-5 senior tight end has logged six receptions for 47 yards across six games this fall.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyan Berry-Johnson - Out for season Berry-Johnson (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Berry-Johnson has been a regular contributor for the Bearkats this year, racking up 18 grabs for 195 yards and a score, but it appears his season will come to a premature close due to injury. He'll instead shift his sights toward the offseason and a return to action in spring ball, depending on the extent of his injury.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Landyn Locke - Question mark to play Saturday Locke (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's contest versus Jacksonville State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Locke's availability will likely come down to a game-time decision as he remains questionable on Sam Houston's injury report. The 6-foot-4 sophomore, who was inactive in Week 9, has thrown for 1,653 yards (147-for-236), 12 touchdowns and five interceptions across seven games. Locke's availability will continue to be monitored as the Bearkats approach kickoff.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston fires coach Phil Longo after 1-7 start

Sam Houston fired coach Phil Longo on Wednesday with the Bearkats at 1-7 this season

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Tim Burns Jr. - Tallies 63 yards Burns caught three passes for 63 yards Tuesday against Missouri State, but he also lost a fumble.

Impact Burns is a big play receiver, but he's often not involved in the offense. He's averaged 11.9 yards per target, but has been held under 20 yards three times and under three receptions five times.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Grady O'Neill - Notches six catches O'Neill caught six passes for 74 yards against Missouri State on Tuesday.

Impact This is a good game, but O'Neill had 82 yards over the four prior games. Additionally, backup QB DJ Bailey was under center, and if he is out of the lineup, maybe O'Neill doesn't get as much attention.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Reed - Tallies 64 yards Reed caught four passes for 64 yards versus Missouri State on Tuesday.

Impact These numbers aren't bad, but the concern is that Reed was targeted 11 times. Given that, and given how much of his offense came on one 35-yard reception, this actually is not an encouraging outing.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Bailey - Unremarkable in first start Bailey went 20-for-35 for 258 yards against Missouri State on Tuesday.

Impact With Landyn Locke (undisclosed) unable to go, it proved to be Bailey who was in line for the start. Of course, he did effectively nothing in a game the Bearkats managed three points in, so even if Locke can't return in Week 10, somebody else might get the start.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Max Whisner - Limited snaps at MSU Whisner (undisclosed) logged two snaps during Tuesday's game at Missouri State.

Impact Whisner barely recording multiple snaps suggests he was eased into action Tuesday. Because the Bearkats recently logged a midweek game, and their next matchup is on a Saturday more than a week later, he will have additional rest before his next chance to play.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Landyn Locke - Out Tuesday Locke (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's contest against Missouri State, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact Locke was deemed questionable ahead of kickoff and attempted to give it a go during pregame warmups, but he ultimately will not suit up. The quarterback will miss his first contest of the season, leaving backup Brett Holloway slated to start under center.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kamari Maxwell - Set to miss remainder of campaign Maxwell (undisclosed) is out for the rest of the 2026 season, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Maxwell will not be an option for Sam Houston's aerial attack for the rest of the campaign. The wideout will finish his sophomore season with six receptions for 139 yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Winkfield - Unavailable for Tuesday Winkfield (undisclosed) will be unavailable for Tuesday's game versus Missouri State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Winkfield is set to sit out his third contest of the season as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The running back is a depth option in the backfield, so his absence should not severely impact the team's offensive game plan.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Max Whisner - Listed as questionable for Tuesday Whisner (undisclosed) carries a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's game versus Missouri State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Whisner has a chance to take the field Tuesday after sitting out Sam Houston's last two contests. His availability will presumably be determined closer to kickoff, but if he is unavailable, Matt Smith is slated to start at tight end.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kyan Berry-Johnson - Deemed unavailable versus Missouri State Berry-Johnson (undisclosed) is unavailable for Tuesday's game versus Missouri State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Berry-Johnson is set to sit out his first game of the season. The wide receiver has been a reliable target in the passing attack this campaign, recording 18 receptions for 195 yards and one touchdown. He will aim to return against Jacksonville State in Week 10.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Landyn Locke - Status up in air for Tuesday Locke (undisclosed) holds a questionable designation for Tuesday's game versus Missouri State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Locke's status is uncertain ahead of kickoff Tuesday as the quarterback is in jeopardy of missing his first contest of the season. He is coming off a Week 8 performance where he threw for 235 yards, one touchdown and one interception. His availability should be clarified closer to game time.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Burns Jr. - Catches long TD Burns caught four passes for 117 yards and a touchdown Wednesday against NMSU.

Impact This is a big game, but Burns was also only targeted four times, and he had an 81-yard touchdown. Now, you can't take that away from him, but that is obviously kind of fluky. Burns has 15 catches all season, and while he does have big-play ability, there aren't many big plays available in this offense.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Landyn Locke - Throws TD, INT Locke went 18-for-31 for 235 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against NMSU on Wednesday.

Impact Unfortunately for Locke, and Sam Houston, it seems like the wheels have come off for the sophomore. Over his last four games he's thrown for 680 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

James Jones rushes for 178 yards and a touchdown as New Mexico State beats Sam Houston 30-24

James Jones rushed for 178 yards and a touchdown, Adam Damante threw for two scores and New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 30-24

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

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Creed's total 3 TDs lead Jacksonville's romping of Sam Houston 47-14

Sam Houston fires coach Phil Longo after 1-7 start

James Jones rushes for 178 yards and a touchdown as New Mexico State beats Sam Houston 30-24