The Kennesaw State Owls and the Sam Houston Bearkats are scheduled to face off in a Conference USA matchup on November 14, 2026, at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM according to ESPN match information.
Matchup Overview and Analytics
Key Players and Season Statistics
Offensive production for Kennesaw State centers around quarterback R. Collins, who has recorded 620 passing yards, completing 62 of 92 attempts with two touchdowns and one interception. Collins also leads the team in rushing with 133 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries. Z. Booker leads the Owls’ receiving corps with 20 receptions for 161 yards.
For Sam Houston, quarterback L. Locke anchors the passing attack with 973 yards, completing 73 of 108 passes for nine touchdowns and one interception. Running back A. McCaskill paces the ground game with 140 yards and one touchdown on 35 carries, while C. Reed leads all receivers with 204 yards and two touchdowns on nine catches.
Defensive Leaders
On the defensive side of the ball, Kennesaw State is led by defensive lineman U. Nwoha with one sack and defensive back C. Miller with 18 tackles. Sam Houston’s defense features linebacker E. Groves with 2.5 sacks and linebacker D. Ford, who leads the squad with 16 tackles.
Recent Schedule Context
Kennesaw State’s recent schedule includes a 42–9 loss to Tennessee on September 19, 2026, a 31–17 defeat against Georgia State on September 12, 2026, and a 47–0 shutout win over West Georgia on September 3, 2026. Sam Houston enters following a 59–0 victory over Nicholls State on September 19, 2026, a 23–17 loss to Tulsa on September 12, 2026, and a 24–21 setback against Troy on September 5, 2026.