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Texas State vs Sam Houston
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Texas State Bobcats | 4 | Sam Houston leads |
 Sam Houston Bearkats | 5 |
Meetings since 2003: 9. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Sam Houston has won the last 3 meetings.
4-5 Regular season
4-5 Last 9
28-28 Avg score
3 Longest Sam Houston win run
Biggest Texas State win 49-28 in 2003, a 21-point margin.
Biggest Texas State loss 14-36 in 2011, a 22-point margin.
Every Texas State vs Sam Houston meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sam Houston win | Neutral | 39-40 |
| 2011 | Sam Houston win | San Marcos | 14-36 |
| 2010 | Sam Houston win | Huntsville | 29-31 |
| 2009 | Texas State win | San Marcos | 28-20 |
| 2007 | Sam Houston win | Neutral | 28-29 |
| 2006 | Texas State win | Huntsville | 28-21 |
| 2005 | Texas State win | Neutral | 26-23 |
| 2004 | Sam Houston win | Huntsville | 9-27 |
| 2003 | Texas State win | San Marcos | 49-28 |
Scores from the Texas State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2003.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Sam Houston Bearkats lead the series since 2003, 5-4. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Texas State and Sam Houston meet.
How to watch Texas State vs Sam Houston
When Texas State and Sam Houston are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Texas State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Texas State vs Sam Houston time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Texas State this season
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Texas State vs Sam Houston: the essentials
Texas State Bobcats vs Sam Houston Bearkats is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Conference USA (Group of 6). Sam Houston Bearkats lead the series since 2003, 5-4. Across 9 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Texas State vs Sam Houston head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Texas State Bobcats team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Sam Houston against the whole conference, see Sam Houston vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Texas State and Sam Houston?
Sam Houston Bearkats lead the series since 2003, 5-4. The two programs have met 9 times on record.
How can I watch Texas State vs Sam Houston?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Texas State and Sam Houston in the same conference?
No. Texas State plays in the Pac-12. Sam Houston plays in the Conference USA (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.