Sam Houston State Bearkats Shut Out by BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Football Showdown
In a contest that saw the Sam Houston State Bearkats fall to 0-2 and the BYU Cougars improve to 3-0, the final score read 0-14 in favor of the home team. The Bearkats were unable to put points on the board despite their efforts throughout four quarters.
The game at LaVell Edwards Stadium was marked by a strong defensive showing from both sides, but it was ultimately the Cougars who capitalized on their opportunities. The Sam Houston State offense struggled to find its rhythm against a formidable BYU defense. The passing game for Sam Houston State yielded 147 yards with an average of over four yards per attempt, but it was marred by three interceptions and only eight first downs through the air. Despite attempting 33 passes, no touchdowns were recorded through this channel.
On the ground, things did not fare much better for Sam Houston State as they managed only 38 rushing yards from 24 attempts, averaging less than two yards per carry. Their longest run stretched just eight yards and they achieved only one first down via rushes. In terms of efficiency on critical downs, they converted just two out of fourteen third-down attempts and failed to convert on their single fourth-down attempt.
Special teams play included ten punts for Sam Houston State totaling an impressive distance of 425 yards; however, none resulted in blocked kicks or punts returned for touchdowns. Penalties also played a role with seven infractions costing them a total of 47 penalty yards.
The Cougars' performance was highlighted by scoring seven points in both the first and fourth quarters while keeping their opponent scoreless throughout all periods. They effectively utilized their timeouts with one used compared to three by Sam Houston State who also had zero remaining challenges after using one during gameplay.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate seeing if the Bearkats can bounce back when they host Air Force Falcons at NRG Stadium in Houston on September 10th at CBS Sports Network's satellite channel number is set as viewership option for fans wanting to follow along live.
As preparations begin for this upcoming encounter against Air Force Falcons, supporters will undoubtedly be eager to see how their team responds after this tough outing against BYU Cougars where execution across various facets proved challenging yet provided valuable lessons moving forward into what promises to be an exciting season ahead.