Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. FIU Panthers - News - October 22, 2024 | FOX Sports

Sam Houston State

6-2

6-2

10

FINAL

7

2-6

2-6

RECAP

BOX SCORE

GAME STATS

PLAY-BY-PLAY

ODDS

NEWS

Hunter Watson - Expected to return vs. LA Tech Watson (undisclosed) is expected to return vs. Louisiana Tech, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Bearkats head coach KC Keeler reportedly said "We feel confident Hunter Watson will be up and ready for the Louisiana Tech game." The quarterback didn't play against Florida Atlantic on Tuesday, but it appears as if he's only slated to miss one game. Watson has tossed for 987 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions this fall.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

John Gentry - Records reception Gentry (undisclosed) logged one reception for two yards during Sam Houston's 10-7 win Tuesday at Florida International.

Impact Gentry's target and two-yard reception were his lone counting stats Tuesday, but they indicate he played at Florida International nonetheless. Gentry's 2024 has been a disappointment in contrast to his 2023, but he still has four games to turn his season around.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Amari Jones - DNP for SHSU game Jones (shoulder) did not play during Florida International's 10-7 loss Tuesday against Sam Houston.

Impact Unfortunately for Jones, Florida International's team used multiple quarterbacks Tuesday, indicating he could have played if up to par. The injured quarterback will be out until further notice, leaving FIU to rely on a duo of Keyone Jenkins and Chayden Peery.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nazeviah Burris - Little involvement in offense Burris caught one pass for two yards versus SHSU on Tuesday.

Impact Last week Burris had seven catches for 68 yards, which was notable. However, he failed to follow that up with anything notable, and he was only targeted twice against the Bearkats. In fact, other than last week, Burris has not been targeted more than six times in a game.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston becomes bowl eligible in its first season following a 2-year transition to the FBS

Jase Bauer threw for 76 yards and rushed for 72 more in his first career start for Sam Houston, and the Bearkats held off Florida International 10-7 on Tuesday night to become bowl...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Eric Rivers - Catches TD Rivers caught three passes for 42 yards and a touchdown against SHSU on Tuesday.

Impact The FIU passing game really struggled on this one, but that didn't stop Rivers from getting his number. Though he did not have over 90 receiving yards again after doing that five games in a row, 42 yards and a touchdown certainly suffices.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shomari Lawrence - Gets involved again Lawrence had eight carries for 44 yards against SHSU on Tuesday.

Impact Lawrence has not been involved in the offense much this season. In fact, though he was active, the former South Dakota back did not have a touch in either of FIU's last two games.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston State Bearkats

STANDINGS

CONFERENCE USA		W-L	CONF	STRK
1	Jacksonville State	9-5	7-1	L1
2	Sam Houston State	10-3	6-2	W2
3	Western Kentucky	8-6	6-2	L2
4	Liberty	8-4	5-3	L2
5	Louisiana Tech	5-8	4-4	L1
6	FIU	4-8	3-5	W1
7	UTEP	3-9	3-5	W1
8	New Mexico State	3-9	2-6	L1
9	Middle Tennessee	3-9	2-6	L3
10	Kennesaw State	2-10	2-6	L1

FOLLOW YOUR FAVORITES ADD MORE

Follow your favorite leagues, teams and players to personalize your FOX Sports experience.

Sam Houston Bearkats

Florida International Panthers

EVENT INFO

Pitbull Stadium

Pitbull Stadium

Miami, FL

Oct 22, 2024

10,625

2 Hours 57 Minutes