Texas Longhorns Dominate Sam Houston Bearkats 55-0
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
Texas Longhorns 55, Sam Houston Bearkats 0, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs Texas Longhorns?
Texas Longhorns beat Sam Houston Bearkats 55-0 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025.
In a commanding display, the Texas Longhorns secured a decisive victory against the Sam Houston Bearkats, finishing the game with a score of 55-0 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. This match highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' current forms, with Texas continuing its upward trajectory while Sam Houston struggled to find its footing.
The Longhorns entered the game with a strong home record of 4-2 and a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. In their last outing, they triumphed over the UTEP Miners with a score of 27-10, and prior to that, they defeated the San José State Spartans 38-7. Texas has averaged 25.0 points scored per game while allowing only 15.5 points during this stretch, showcasing a solid defensive effort alongside their offensive capabilities.
Conversely, the Bearkats arrived with a dismal away record of 0-4 and a recent form of just 5-5 over their last ten games, currently on a three-game losing streak. Their last match resulted in a 20-37 loss to the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors. Throughout their last ten games, Sam Houston averaged 19.3 points scored while allowing 23.4 points, indicating struggles on both sides of the ball.
In terms of home and away performances, Texas has shown a significant advantage. They have performed well at home, with a record of 4-2, while Sam Houston has struggled away from home, unable to secure a win in four attempts. This disparity was evident in the game, as Texas dominated from the outset.
The matchup also featured a notable injury picture, although specific details were not provided in the block. However, the absence of key players can often influence the dynamics of such fixtures.
The market had priced Texas as the overwhelming favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong form and home advantage. This was a clear indication of the expectations surrounding the game, which were met with a resounding performance by the Longhorns.
Conditions on the day were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium was likely electric, contributing to the Longhorns' performance.
Viewers watching the game could note Texas's efficient offensive plays and strong defensive stands, which were pivotal in achieving the shutout against Sam Houston. The Longhorns' ability to score consistently while stifling the Bearkats' attempts to advance the ball was a key factor in the match, showcasing their dominance in this contest.
Leaders
- Passing yardsArch Manning18/21, 309 YDS, 3 TDTexas Longhorns
- Rushing yardsChristian Clark13 CAR, 62 YDS, 1 TDTexas Longhorns
- Receiving yardsRyan Wingo4 REC, 93 YDS, 2 TDTexas Longhorns
- Passing yardsHunter Watson13/25, 86 YDS, 1 INTSam Houston Bearkats
- Rushing yardsHunter Watson15 CAR, 32 YDSSam Houston Bearkats
- Receiving yardsLandan Brown6 REC, 37 YDSSam Houston Bearkats
Recent form
Texas Longhorns
Last 10: 7-3Streak W225 scored · 15.5 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W27-10vs UTEP MinersSep 13
- W38-7vs San José State SpartansSep 6
- L7-14at Ohio State BuckeyesAug 30
- L19-22vs Georgia BulldogsDec 7
- W17-7at Texas A&M AggiesDec 1
- W31-14vs Kentucky WildcatsNov 23
- W20-10at Arkansas RazorbacksNov 16
- W49-17vs Florida GatorsNov 9
- W27-24at Vanderbilt CommodoresOct 26
- L15-30vs Georgia BulldogsOct 19
Sam Houston Bearkats
Last 10: 5-5Streak L319.3 scored · 23.4 allowed per game3-3 away
- L20-37at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsSep 7
- L21-38vs UNLV RebelsAug 30
- L24-41at Western Kentucky HilltoppersAug 23
- W20-18vs Liberty FlamesNov 29
- L11-21at Jacksonville State GamecocksNov 23
- W23-17at Kennesaw State OwlsNov 16
- W9-3vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsOct 30
- W10-7at Florida International PanthersOct 22
- L14-31vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersOct 16
- W41-21at UTEP MinersOct 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Alabama | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| LSU | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oklahoma | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Sam Houston Bearkats | Texas Longhorns |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 7 | 26 |
| Third downs | 2-14 | 7-11 |
| Fourth downs | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total yards | 113 | 607 |
| Net passing yards | 86 | 343 |
| Completions | 13/25 | 23/28 |
| Yards per pass | 3.4 | 12.3 |
| Rushing yards | 27 | 264 |
| Rushing attempts | 26 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 1.0 | 6.4 |
| Penalties | 6-40 | 9-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 26:09 | 33:51 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Longhorns, below favours Sam Houston Bearkats.
Venue
- DKR-Texas Memorial StadiumAustin, TX
- Attendance103003
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