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The University of Washington football team has added its first transfer portal pick-up, with former Sam Houston offensive tackle Kolt Dieterich committing to the Huskies over the weekend, according to his social media accounts.

Wrestling News / BloodHorse.com / January 4

Trainer Cappellucci Wins 1,000th Race at Sam Houston

Trainer Dick Cappellucci saddled his 1,000th career winner Jan. 4 when One Time Mark won the fifth race at Sam Houston Race Park.

Here Are The Toughest Games On Houston's Big 12 Schedule

Every home and road game is tough. That is, regardless of whether a team is good or bad. For Houston, going against No. 15 Texas Tech, No. 10 BYU, and No.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 1

LSU Football, Nebraska Cornhuskers Among Top Schools for Elite Five-Star Target

Lake Charles (La.) Sam Houston five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien has ascended into one of America's top prospects with schools from coast-to-coast battling for his services.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 23

Houston Cougars Announce New Wide Receivers Coach Ahead of Texas Bowl

The Houston Cougars may have missed the Big 12 Championship and the College Football Playoff, but they practically received a home contest for their bowl game, taking on the LSU Tigers in the 2025 Kinder's Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, where the Texans call home.

Wrestling News / Inside the Hall / December 23

Five takeaways from IU basketball’s win against Siena

IU basketball completed non-conference play with an 81-60 win against Siena on Monday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here are five takeaways from the win against the Saints: Lamar Wilkerson delivers again Through 13 games, Sam Houston transfer Lamar ...

Wrestling News / ACC Digital Network / December 19

Watch: SMU vs. Sam Houston Forest Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 19

Houston Cougars Have Found New Wide Receivers Coach

As Houston football prepares for the Kinder’s Texas Bowl against the LSU Tigers, head coach Willie Fritz and staff are already making moves preparing for the 2026 season.

Beavers Fall to Sam Houston State As Winning Streak Ends

The Oregon State men's basketball team saw a comeback bid fall short on Wednesday night in an 85-75 home loss to Sam Houston State. Wayne Tinkle's side got off to a slow start, falling behind 10-3 in the early going.

Wrestling News / College Football News / December 13

2025 New Orleans Bowl Prediction: Southern Miss vs Western Kentucky

The New Orleans Bowl hasn't been too bad lately. It should be good, considering it's always between two strong Group of Five teams that are almost always

Houston Cougars' Forward OUT with Knee Injury vs New Orleans

The Houston Cougars (9-1) got some unfortunate news this morning as Kalifa Sakho was listed OUT for their out-of-conference matchup against New Orleans.

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Ranking how all the new college football coaches did in 2025

The 2024-2025 college football head coaching cycle had a bit of everything. We had a couple of coaches who flamed out at bigger programs and went back to the places where they had previous success.

Bobby Petrino-Bill Belichick pairing at UNC seems destined to flop

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire trying to follow Oregon's path in NIL era

What Alabama can take away from epic CFP win over Oklahoma

Michigan interim HC Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership, and he's spot-on

Insider reveals Michigan could try to pull off a 'high-wire act' with Kalen DeBoer

How Willie Fritz and Houston Cougars Feel About Texas Bowl Opportunity

No. 21 Houston Cougars football had a good 2025 season and achieved the biggest turnaround in the FBS this year, with a five-win increase going from 4-8 to 9-3. The second year under head coach Willie Fritz has been a strong success filled with plenty of achievements.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / November 24

No. 19 Tulane Bowling Places Seventh in Colonial Lanes Classic

The 19th-ranked Green Wave bowling team secured two top-10 victories Sunday en route to a seventh-place result in the Colonial Lanes Classic. Tulane bested No.

Preview: Utah vs. Sam Houston college basketball game

The first two weeks of the 2025-26 season provided Alex Jensen plenty of teaching moments for his Utah basketball team to take with it into the thick of the team's nonconference schedule.

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Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / November 11

Next Steps For Oregon State Football After Loss To Sam Houston

The Oregon State Beavers suffered one of the most shocking losses in program history when they fell to winless Sam Houston at Reser Stadium. With just two games left in the season, here is where the Beavers can improve going forward.

TCU Horned Frogs News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / November 10

TCU Women's Basketball Flies Past Sam Houston

TCU women’s basketball beat Sam Houston State 88-46 on Sunday to improve to 2-0 and extended its home winning streak to 26 games, a record that dates back to last season. Guard Olivia Miles nearly posted a double-double with 22 points and nine assists.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / November 7

Keys to Victory For Oregon State Against Sam Houston State

Be Two-Dimensional on Offense The Beavers have their defense to thank for a big rivalry win over their PAC-12 foe last weekend. Oregon State didn't even muster 200 yards of total offense, and the production that they did have was dependent on the run.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / November 5

Sam Houston Coach Phil Longo Praises Oregon State's Balance and Physicality

On Saturday, Oregon State senior day pits the Beavers against the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-8 overall, 0-5 Conference USA). Earlier this week, Sam Houston coach Phil Longo spoke with local reporters about his team’s upcoming challenges in Corvallis.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 4

Texas Tech Basketball Non-Conference Game-by-Game Predictions

No. 10-ranked Texas Tech hosts the Lindenwood Lions from the Ohio Valley Conference, who are going into their fourth season in Division 1 play. They are coming off of their best season since making the jump to D1, having won 16 games last season.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / November 1

No. 19 Tulane Bowling Goes 4-0 to Open TRACK Kat Klash

The 19th-ranked Tulane University bowling team started the TRACK Kat Klash, hosted by Sam Houston, off strong with a 4-0 record on the first day of competition.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 31

No. 19 Tulane Bowling Set for TRACK Kat Klash

The 19th ranked Tulane University bowling team will be back in action this weekend with Sam Houston’s TRACK Kat Klash, beginning Friday. The event takes place at Emerald Lanes in Houston, Texas, and runs through Sunday, November 2.

Wrestling News / College Football News / October 15

UTEP vs Sam Houston Prediction: Who Will Get Their First FBS Win?

UTEP was supposed to be the fun team in the Conference USA with a dangerous offense and just enough talent back to make a splash after winning two of the last three games to end the 2024 season.

Sam Houston News / College Football News / October 9

Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston Prediction: Will the Gamecocks Run Wild?

Just when it seemed like Sam Houston was ready to get the season going, it got shoved around too easily by New Mexico State last week in a 37-10 loss. It was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Bearkats, and it's proving to be just that.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / October 5

Texas A&M Baseball Defeats Sam Houston State in Fall Exhibition Game

Still approximately four months before the 2026 college baseball season gets underway, the Texas A&M Aggies baseball team held one of their two fall exhibition games scheduled for the remainder of 2025, hosting the Sam Houston State Bearkats Friday night at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.