2021 Sam Houston Bearkats football team

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2021 Sam Houston Bearkats football
Sam Houston State word mark.png
WAC champion
WAC–ASUN Challenge champion
Conference AQ7
Ranking
STATSNo. 5
FCS CoachesNo. 4
Record11–1 (6–0 AQ7)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Ryan Carty (4th season)
Defensive coordinatorClayton Carlin (5th season)
Home stadium Bowers Stadium
Seasons
←  2020
2022  →
2021 Western Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 5 Sam Houston $^  5 –0   11 –1  
No. 21 Stephen F. Austin ^  4 –1   8 –4  
Abilene Christian  2 –2   5 –6  
Tarleton State *  2 –3   6 –5  
Dixie State *  0 –3   1 –10  
Lamar  0 –4   1 –9  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • * – Ineligible for FCS playoffs due to transition from Division II
Rankings from STATS Poll
2021 WAC–ASUN Challenge football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 5 Sam Houston $^  6 –0   11 –1  
No. 21 Stephen F. Austin ^  4 –2   8 –4  
Eastern Kentucky  4 –2   7 –4  
Central Arkansas  3 –3   5 –6  
Jacksonville State  3 –3   5 –6  
Abilene Christian  1 –5   5 –6  
Lamar  0 –6   1 –9  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2021 Sam Houston Bearkats football team represented Sam Houston State University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference. The Bearkats were led by eighth-year head coach K. C. Keeler and played their home games at Bowers Stadium.

Contents

The Western Athletic Conference and ASUN Conference announced the formation of the WAC–ASUN Challenge (AQ7) for the 2021 season on February 23, 2021. The Challenge included the four fully qualified Division I (FCS) members of the WAC (Abilene Christian, Lamar, Sam Houston , and Stephen F. Austin) and Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky, and Jacksonville State of the ASUN Conference. The winner of the challenge received an auto-bid to the NCAA Division I FCS football playoffs. [1]

Preseason

Preseason polls

WAC Poll

The Western Athletic Conference coaches released their preseason poll on July 27, 2021. The Bearkats were picked to finish first in the conference. In addition, several Bearkats were selected to the preseason WAC Offense, Defense, and Special teams. Eric Schmid was selected preseason offensive player of the year. Jahari Kay was selected defensive player of the year. [2]

Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Sam Houston20 (5)
2Stephen F. Austin16 (1)
3Tarleton State11
4Lamar8
5Abilene Christian5
  • Note: Dixie State is not included since they are not playing a full WAC schedule due to previous non-conference game contracts. Dixie State players are eligible for individual rewards.

Preseason All–WAC Team

AQ7 Poll

The AQ7 coaches also released their preseason poll on July 27, 2021. The Bearkats were picked to finish first in the ASUN-WAC Challenge. [3]

Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Sam Houston State49 (7)
2Central Arkansas40
3Jacksonville State37
4Stephen F. Austin27
5Eastern Kentucky20
6Abilene Christian15
7Lamar8

Roster

2021 Sam Houston Bearkats football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 2Ife AdeyiSo
QB 3Eric Schmid Redshirt.svg  Jr
RB 4Ramon Jefferson Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 5Keegan ShoemakerSo
RB 6Noah SmithSo
WR 7Dewaylon IngramJr
QB 10Mike DareGS
QB 11Gunner Capps Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 12Jequez EzzardGS
WR 14Ryan Humphries Redshirt.svg  So
WR 15Tony Williams Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 16Isaac Schley Redshirt.svg  Sr
QB 17Matthew SouthernFr
QB 18Trapper PannellFr
WR 19Brennon Tibbs Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 20Daryon TricheFr
RB 24Harrison SmithFr
RB 25Donovan WilliamsJr
RB 26Kyran JacksonSr
TE 27Dalton Meyer Redshirt.svg  So
RB 28Charles Crawford IIIFr
OL 51Jalen North Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 52Colby ThomasSr
OL 56Daniel MelendezJr
OL 57Ethan HaglerSo
OL 59Will JonesFr
OL 60Seth Kohlscheen Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 61Noah BarbozaJr
OL 62Anthony Turrubiartes Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 64Ben Bankston Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 65Ylijaah Hall Redshirt.svg  So
OL 66D'Ary PattonFr
OL 70Miguel GarciaGS
OL 71Walter Harris IIISr
OL 73Moses Johnson Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 74Kevin BrownJr
OL 75Eleasah Anderson Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 76Prince PinesSo
OL 77Peyton Fifield Redshirt.svg  So
WR 80Dee Bownes Redshirt.svg  So
WR 81Derrick Rose Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 83Quan Ardoin Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 84Keontae Richardson Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 85Rowsy GodwinFr
TE 86Jarvis BrooksSr
WR 88Chandler Harvin Redshirt.svg  So
WR 89Cody ChrestGS
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 1Trevor WilliamsJr
DB 5Darrel Hawkins-WilliamsSo
LB 8Quentin Brown Redshirt.svg  Sr
DB 9Jaylen ThomasSr
DB 13Isaiah DownesJr
DB 17Ke'Shon Murray Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB 21Kameryn AlexanderSo
DB 22 Zyon McCollum Sr
DB 23 Tristin McCollum Sr
S 24Evrin HawkinsJr
DB 25Truman BexleyFr
DB 26R. J. BendertFr
DB 27Savien ArnettFr
LB 28Rance McInnis Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 29Danzell Sims Redshirt.svg  Sr
DB 30Taylen BlaylockFr
S 31Immanuel Sutton Redshirt.svg  So
LB 33Markel Perry Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB 34Emmonte Davis Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 35Tobias WeaverFr
DB 36Braiden Clopton Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 38Trey Smith Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB 40Carson Horner Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 42Jaylen PhillipsFr
LB 43Trey FieldsFr
DE 44Juan Henry Redshirt.svg  So
DB 45Daniel North Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 46Jalan Mayed Redshirt.svg  So
LB 48Goodness NwawuiheFr
LB 50Ysidro MascorroFr
LB 51Trey MappeFr
LB 54Nick AbengoweFr
DL 55Jahari KaySr
DE 58L. J. Salazar Redshirt.svg  So
DL 63Roscoe Jones Redshirt.svg  So
DL 90Trace MascorroSr
DT 92Scean Mustin Redshirt.svg  Sr
DL 93Richard OutlandFr
DL 94Jevon LeonSo
DL 95Joseph WallaceSr
DL 96Zach Loane Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 97Chris Scott Redshirt.svg  So
DE 98Briceon HaynesFr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 37Cameron Hearn Redshirt.svg  Sr
K 39Reed Honshtein Redshirt.svg  Fr
LS 41Noah Caldwell Redshirt.svg  Jr
P 47Matt McRobert Redshirt.svg  Sr
LS 53Tanner BostonSo
K 87Seth MorganFr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Ryan Carty (offensive coordinator / quarterbacks)
  • Clayton Carlin (defensive coordinator / safeties)
  • Gary McGraw (special teams coordinator / Cornerbacks / defensive passing game coordinator)
  • Terence Archer (passing game coordinator / wide receivers)
  • Chris Buckner (running backs)
  • Chris Rogers (offensive line)
  • Siddiq Haynes (defensive line)
  • Joe Morris (defensive ends)
  • Jared Hensley (linebackers)
  • Matt Merkens (tight ends)
  • Clayton Barnes (director of football operations & player personnel
  • Parker Whiteman (strength and conditioning)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: July 16, 2021

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 28:00 p.m.at Northern Arizona *No. 1
 ESPN+ W 42–168,564
September 116:00 p.m. Southeast Missouri State *No. 1
ESPN+W 52–147,728
September 254:00 p.m.at No. 25 Central Arkansas No. 1
ESPN+W 45–359,475
October 24:00 p.m.vs. Stephen F. Austin No. 1
ESPN+W 21–2025,007  
October 92:00 p.m. Lamar No. 1
  • Bowers Stadium
  • Huntsville, TX
ESPN+W 41–79,836
October 232:00 p.m. Jacksonville State No. 1
  • Bowers Stadium
  • Huntsville, TX (WAC/ASUN Challenge)
ESPN+W 42–77,559
October 306:00 p.m.at Tarleton State No. 1
ESPN+W 45–278,245
November 612:00 p.m. Dixie State No. 1
  • Bowers Stadium
  • Huntsville, TX
ESPN+W 59–105,004
November 1312:00 p.m. Eastern Kentucky No. 1
  • Bowers Stadium
  • Huntsville, TX (WAC/ASUN Challenge)
ESPN+W 42–286,570
November 201:00 p.m.at Abilene Christian No. 1
ESPN+W 35–94,421
December 42:00 p.m.No. 13 Incarnate Word *No. 1
ESPN+W 49–426,722
December 118:30 p.m.No. 7 Montana State *No. 1
ESPN+L 19–427,565

[4] [5]

Game summaries

At Northern Arizona

1234Total
No. 1 Bearkats71414742
Lumberjacks079016

Statistics

StatisticsSam HoustonNorthern Arizona
First downs2420
Total yards562383
Rushing yards29491
Passing yards268292
Turnovers22
Time of possession28:5331:07
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sam HoustonPassingEric Schmid21/37, 268 yards, 3 TDS, 1 INT
RushingRamon Jefferson11 carries 143 yards, long 45 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCody Chrest7 catches, 106 yards, long 45 yards.
Northern ArizonaPassingJeff Widener20/34, 275 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingJeff Widener9 carries, 33 yards, long 17 yards
ReceivingStacy Chukwumezie6 catches, 113 yard, long 54 yards, 1 TD

Southeast Missouri State

1234Total
Redhawks770014
No. 1 Bearkats72414752

At No. 25 Central Arkansas

1234Total
No. 1 Bearkats141701445
No. 25 Bears7714735

Vs. Stephen F. Austin

1234Total
Lumberjacks1037020
No. 1 Bearkats0601521

Lamar

1234Total
Cardinals07007
No. 1 Bearkats14671441

Statistics

StatisticsLamarSam Houston
First downs1024
Total yards158438
Rushing yards23267
Passing yards135171
Turnovers01
Time of possession31:3928:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LamarPassingMike Chandler11/18, 135 yards
RushingChaz Ward11 carries, 23 yards, long 8 yards
ReceivingJeremy Davis2 catches, 52 yard, long 28 yards
Sam HoustonPassingEric Schmid13/31, 159 yards, 2 TDS
RushingNoah Smith14 carries 120 yards, long 49 yards
ReceivingCody Chrest4 catches, 81 yards, long 37 yards.

Jacksonville State

1234Total
Gamecocks70007
No. 1 Bearkats71421042

At Tarleton State

1234Total
No. 1 Bearkats141417045
Texans14001327

Dixie State

1234Total
Trailblazers003710
No. 1 Bearkats28177759

Eastern Kentucky

1234Total
Colonels00141428
No. 1 Bearkats71414742

At Abilene Christian

1234Total
No. 1 Bearkats14147035
Wildcats03609

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL team
5157 Zyon McCollum DB Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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  3. ↑ "AQ7 Coaches Select Sam Houston as Preseason Favorite". Western Athletic Conference. July 27, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
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