Sam Houston State Bearkats Dominate at Memorial Stadium Against Tarleton State Texans
The Sam Houston State Bearkats, with an impressive 11-1 record, secured another victory against the Tarleton State Texans who now stand at 6-5. The final score read 45-27 in favor of the visiting team.
At Memorial Stadium, the Sam Houston State Bearkats showcased a commanding performance on both sides of the ball. The offense accumulated a total of 576 yards with a balanced attack that saw them gain 268 yards on the ground and pass for another 308 yards. The rushing efforts were led by a dynamic running game that averaged 6.7 yards per carry and included a longest run of 25 yards, contributing to one rushing touchdown out of their six total touchdowns.
The passing game was equally effective for the Bearkats as they completed 26 passes on 38 attempts, resulting in five passing touchdowns. Their quarterback posted an impressive passer rating of approximately 175 and maintained a completion percentage above sixty-eight percent throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bearkats were stout as well, recording one sack and forcing one fumble which they recovered themselves – ensuring no turnovers from fumbles during this matchup. They also managed to block one special teams play which contributed to their overall dominant performance.
Special teams played its part too; with kickoffs totaling over five hundred yards including five touchbacks and punts averaging around forty-two yards per attempt – pinning their opponents inside their own twenty-yard line once.
Penalties were minimal for both teams; however, it's worth noting that Sam Houston State was penalized five times for forty-five penalty yards but still managed to maintain control throughout most of the contest.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate watching their next game when Sam Houston State Bearkats host Dixie State Trailblazers at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville on November sixth at noon local time (5 PM GMT). This upcoming match will be available for viewing on ESPN+.