Sam Houston State Bearkats @ Northwestern State Demons
4-4, 2-3 Away
20
4-4, 2-3 Away
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHSU | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
NWST | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 23 |
4-4, 2-2 Home
23
4-4, 2-2 Home
Game Leaders
109
B. BellQB
9/18, 2 TD
109
290
P. HarrisQB
23/37, 2 TD, 1 INT
290
71
R. WilsonRB
24 CAR
71
44
P. HarrisQB
8 CAR, 1 TD
44
52
S. PattersonWR
3 REC, 2 TD
52
81
T.C. HenryWR
3 REC
81
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Team Stats
294
Total Yards
389
1
Turnovers
2
17
1st Downs
22
10-124
Penalties
6-64
8/18
3rd Down
5/15
1/1
4th Down
2/4
20:11
Possession
16:29
Game Information
Natchitoches, LA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-18 | 5-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Yards | 294 | 389 |
| Passing | 109 | 290 |
| Comp/Att | 9/18 | 23/37 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 7.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 185 | 99 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Penalties | 10-124 | 6-64 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 20:11 | 16:29 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| Southland Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Incarnate Word | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
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Josh Heupel reflects on Tennessee's coaching changes, battle for starting QB
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1h
UK's Kenny Minchey explains why the SEC means more, making Lexington home
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