2024 Schedule
2024 Schedule
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Feast of the least: James Madison earns a seat at the Bottom 10 table
All are welcome at the Bottom 10 household, and we're thankful for both newcomers and those who returned just in time for Thanksgiving.
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NCAAF
Kavian Gaither's pick-6 seals Sam Houston's first Conference USA win, 42-27 over Louisiana Tech
— Kavian Gaither returned a fourth-quarter interception for a touchdown, Sam Houston scored four rushing touchdowns and the Conference USA newcomer Bearkats picked up their first conference win, 42-27 over Louisiana Tech on Saturday.
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NCAAF
Bottom 10: Back so soon, Sooners?
In what may be an unprecedented occurrence, we've got a back-to-back honoree in the Coveted Fifth Spot.
NCAAF
Field goal as time runs out gives Sam Houston its first win as FBS program
— Colby Sessums kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired to give Sam Houston a 24-21 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday for the Bearkats' first victory as an FBS program.
NCAAF
Bottom 10: Sooners swoon and the Zips' late push
Somewhere between Week 9 and Week 10, Oklahoma lost to Kansas and we had a late-breaking Pillow Fight of the Week.
NCAAF
Bottom 10: Nothing beats a North Carolina fall
As sure as trees drop their leaves this time of year and college football shifts into what seems like a 24/7 schedule, Tar Heels fans see their hopes flitter away.
NCAAF
Bottom 10: USC loses its way after missed connections
While the Trojans are only passing through, our other teams are settling in to bowl ineligibility.
NCAAF
New Mexico State beats fellow C-USA newcomer Sam Houston 27-13 behind Diego Pavia's 3 total TDs
— Diego Pavia passed for 286 yards and two touchdowns, and he rushed for 115 yards and one TD as New Mexico State scored 27 unanswered points before holding off winless Sam Houston 27-13 on Wednesday night.
NCAAF
You don't need a Cristobal to know Miami is making the Bottom 10
Choosing Miami for the coveted No. 5 spot was a no-brainer ... kinda like running out the clock to end the game.
NCAAF
Sad Beautiful Tragic: Bottom 10 jumps on the Taylor Swift bandwagon
With America's biggest pop star entering the world of football, we embrace the fun in our salute to the college game's Anti-Heroes.
NCAAF
Sacramento State returns for its sequel on SVP's 'Bad Beats'
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve review the worst college football betting breaks of the week, including another whacky ending in Sacramento.
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NCAAF
Bottom 10? 10 men on the field? Notre Dame a perfect fit for our list
How did the Fighting Irish lose the numbers game against Ohio State? Let us count the ways.
NCAAF
Smith, Jenkins lead Houston in 38-7 win over Sam Houston
— Donovan Smith threw for 294 yards and a touchdown, Parker Jenkins had 105 yards rushing and three touchdowns and Houston beat Sam Houston 38-7 on Saturday night.
NCAAF
What happens if Alabama makes the Bottom 10?
Are Nick Saban's Crimson Tide really one of the 10 worst teams in college football? Well, no. But their loss to Texas got us thinking ...
NCAAF
We're No. 133! Zeroing in on UMass and the rest of the Bottom 10
With much attention paid to college football's cream of the crop, Ryan McGee unveils his best of the worst as the 2023 season approaches.
NCAAF
Connelly's Conference USA preview: How will four newcomers fit in?
Liberty, New Mexico State, Sam Houston and Jacksonville State join the new-look C-USA. Here's what to expect as Bill Connelly begins his 2023 previews.
NCAAF
Sam Houston holds on for 18-13 victory over Utah Tech
— Keegan Shoemaker threw a touchdown pass, Seth Morgan kicked three field goals and Sam Houston held off Utah Tech 18-13 on Saturday night.
NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL draft picks 2022: Analysis for every selection
Bucs kick off Day 2 of the draft by taking DE Logan Hall out of Houston after trading out of the first round.
NCAAF
Montana State strikes first with trick-play TD
Tommy Mellott hauls in a touchdown on a trick play to put the Bobcats on the board.
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NCAAF
FCS preview: Quarterfinals feature some heavyweight matchups
Montana-James Madison, South Dakota State-Villanova and Montana State-Sam Houston highlight a round with plenty of intrigue.
NCAAF
FCS playoffs: Breaking down the biggest games in the round of 16
An Eastern Washington-Montana rematch highlights the second round as the FCS playoffs heat up.
NCAAF
At FCS championship game, football feels mostly normal again
The FCS championship game had an atmosphere that felt like college football was indeed back.
Sam Houston
NCAAF
Sam Houston State's late TD gives them FCS title
Ife Adeyi hauls in the touchdown pass with 16 seconds remaining to give Sam Houston State the lead and the FCS title.
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Top Headlines
- C-USA picks Liberty among four new additions
- Late TD propels Sam Houston to first FCS title
- Sam Houston St. upsets NDSU, into FCS semis
- WAC expansion could bring football back to FCS
- Southland opts for '21, allows fall nonconference
- Rivals admit missteps in band-kicker incident
- James Madison leads AP FCS All-America team
2023 CUSA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 8-0 | 13-1 |
| New Mexico State | 7-1 | 10-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Sam Houston | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| UTEP | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Florida International | 1-7 | 4-8 |
2024 Team Leaders
- Offense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Team Stats
Passing Yards222.666th
Rushing Yards88.8128th
Points For20.0119th
Points Against26.265th
2024 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatu Mukuba | ATH | Signed | 74 |
| D.J. Bailey | QB-PP | Signed | 74 |
| Dravon Wilson | CB | Signed | 74 |
| Michael Phoenix | WR | Signed | 74 |
| Railyn Adams | S | Signed | 72 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | J. Briscoe | Walter Payton Award |
| 2016 | J. Briscoe | Walter Payton Award |
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