Sam Houston hosts Nicholls looking for first win of the season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Sam Houston State will face Nicholls at Bowers Stadium in Huntsville on Saturday at 6 p.m. after starting the season 0-2. The Bearkats are trying to secure their first victory, having lost to Tulsa and Troy in their previous games. This matchup marks the first meeting between the teams since March 2021, with Sam Houston leading the all-time series 23-11-1. Nicholls enters the game at 2-1 following their recent performances.
- •Sam Houston is 0-2 this season, while Nicholls is 2-1.
- •Game scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. local time.
- •Bowers Stadium is hosting a game for the first time since 2024.
- •Sam Houston has won 13 of the last 14 meetings against Nicholls.
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"Coming off a record-setting performance, Houston Baptist looks to break through for its first win against Southland Conference rival Incarnate Word.
"Sam Houston is still looking for its first win of the season as the Bearkats host Nicholls in their second game back in Huntsville.
"Prairie View A&M will host Stephen F. Austin for the first time Saturday in the schools' first meeting since 2013.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 12:00 PMHouston Christian at Incarnate Word: How to watch, date, time, TV channel
Coming off a record-setting performance, Houston Baptist looks to break through for its first win against Southland Conference rival Incarnate Word.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:30 AMPrairie View A&M at Stephen F. Austin: How to watch, date, time, TV channel
Prairie View A&M will host Stephen F. Austin for the first time Saturday in the schools' first meeting since 2013.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:15 AMSam Houston vs. Nicholls: How to watch, date, time, TV channel
Sam Houston is still looking for its first win of the season as the Bearkats host Nicholls in their second game back in Huntsville.
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