Sam Houston dismisses Phil Longo after 1-7 start to season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Phil Longo was fired as head coach of Sam Houston on October 28 after a 24-3 loss to Missouri State, which left the Bearkats with a 1-7 record and 0-4 in Conference USA. Longo's tenure lasted one and a half seasons, in which he compiled a 3-17 overall record. The decision follows a downward trend since 2024, when the team recorded 12 wins. The Bearkats will face Jacksonville State next with four games remaining this season.
- •Sam Houston's record is 1-7 and 0-4 in Conference USA.
- •Longo coached Sam Houston to a 3-17 record.
- •Bearkats lost to Missouri State 24-3 prior to Longo's firing.
- •Team has four games remaining this season.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Houston fires former Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator
"After falling to 1-7 (0-4), Sam Houston knew they had to move on from Phil Longo.
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