Sam Houston: 2026 Week 11 recap

Sam Houston remains anchored at 129th overall after a shutout loss to Missouri State that saw the Bearkats manage just 3 points. The rating held steady week-over-week, reflecting the consistency of their struggles: a red-zone TD rate of just 14% and third-down conversions at 22% tell the story of an offense that can't capitalize when opportunities arrive. At 1–7 on the season with an expected-wins projection of 2.1, the Bearkats face Jacksonville State on the road this week with playoff probability at zero. GIE sees marginal daylight ahead, but execution in the red zone will need to improve dramatically for Sam Houston to move the needle.