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Sam Houston vs. Middle Tennessee: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 25
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Nov. 25, 2023 11:29 a.m. ET
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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-7) play on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium versus Keegan Shoemaker and the Sam Houston Bearkats (2-9).
The matchup is on ESPN+, if you're searching for how to watch.
Learn more about the Sam Houston Bearkats and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
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How to Watch Sam Houston vs. Middle Tennessee
- When: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas
- TV: Watch on ESPN+
Sam Houston's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | at BYU | L 14-0 | - |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Air Force | L 13-3 | - |
| 9/23/2023 | at Houston | L 38-7 | - |
| 9/28/2023 | vs. Jacksonville State | L 35-28 | - |
| 10/5/2023 | at Liberty | L 21-16 | - |
| 10/11/2023 | at New Mexico State | L 27-13 | - |
| 10/18/2023 | vs. Florida International | L 33-27 | - |
| 10/25/2023 | vs. UTEP | L 37-34 | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Kennesaw State | W 24-21 | - |
| 11/11/2023 | at Louisiana Tech | W 42-27 | - |
| 11/18/2023 | at Western Kentucky | L 28-23 | - |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Middle Tennessee | - |
Bearkats 2023 Stats & Insights
- Sam Houston ranks 15th-worst in total offense (313.9 yards per game), but has played slightly better on defense, ranking 94th with 397.1 yards allowed per game.
- Sam Houston ranks 64th in pass offense (224.5 passing yards per game) and 67th in pass defense (225.4 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
- While the Bearkats' defense ranks 71st with 26.7 points allowed per game, they've been slightly less successful on offense, ranking 18th-worst (19.7 points per game).
- While the Bearkats' run defense ranks 105th with 171.7 rushing yards allowed per game, they've been worse on offense, ranking seventh-worst (89.5 rushing yards per game).
- Sam Houston ranks 22nd-worst in third-down conversion rate (33.7%), but has played better on defense, ranking 62nd with a 38.1% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Bearkats have the 42nd-ranked turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing 17 turnovers (45th in the FBS) while turning it over 14 times (48th in the FBS).
Sam Houston 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Keegan Shoemaker | QB | 2,306 YDS (62.8%) / 15 TD / 10 INT 248 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 22.5 RUSH YPG |
| Noah Smith | WR | 77 REC / 774 YDS / 6 TD / 70.4 YPG |
| John Gentry | RB | 327 YDS / 2 TD / 29.7 YPG / 3.2 YPC 30 REC / 256 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 23.3 REC YPG |
| Malik Phillips | WR | 32 REC / 402 YDS / 1 TD / 36.5 YPG |
| Trevor Williams | LB | 101 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Kavian Gaither | LB | 51 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Da'Marcus Crosby | DB | 42 TKL / 1 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD |
| Caleb Weaver | DB | 41 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
Middle Tennessee's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | at Alabama | L 56-7 | +39.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | at Missouri | L 23-19 | +21 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Murray State | W 35-14 | -33 |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Colorado State | L 31-23 | -4 |
| 9/28/2023 | at Western Kentucky | L 31-10 | +6.5 |
| 10/4/2023 | vs. Jacksonville State | L 45-30 | -2.5 |
| 10/10/2023 | vs. Louisiana Tech | W 31-23 | -3 |
| 10/17/2023 | at Liberty | L 42-35 | +16 |
| 11/4/2023 | at New Mexico State | L 13-7 | +3.5 |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Florida International | W 40-6 | -10.5 |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. UTEP | W 34-30 | -8.5 |
| 11/25/2023 | at Sam Houston | - |
Blue Raiders 2023 Stats & Insights
- In terms of total offense, Middle Tennessee ranks 59th in the FBS (395.5 total yards per game) and 99th on defense (405.7 total yards allowed per contest).
- Middle Tennessee has been struggling in pass defense, ranking 19th-worst with 254.1 passing yards allowed per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, posting 264.6 passing yards per contest (37th-ranked).
- The Blue Raiders are accumulating 24.6 points per contest on offense this season (82nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 28.5 points per contest (93rd-ranked) on defense.
- The Blue Raiders are compiling 130.9 rushing yards per game on offense this season (97th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 151.6 rushing yards per contest (65th-ranked) on defense.
- Middle Tennessee's defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, surrendering a 43.8% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 57th with a 43.8% third-down rate.
- The Blue Raiders have a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 93rd in the FBS.
Middle Tennessee 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Vattiato | QB | 2,846 YDS (65.7%) / 23 TD / 10 INT 399 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 36.3 RUSH YPG |
| Elijah Metcalf | WR | 52 REC / 606 YDS / 6 TD / 55.1 YPG |
| Holden Willis | WR | 41 REC / 657 YDS / 5 TD / 59.7 YPG |
| Jaiden Credle | RB | 409 YDS / 2 TD / 37.2 YPG / 4.8 YPC 22 REC / 132 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12 REC YPG |
| Sam Brumfield | LB | 54 TKL / 2 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Jakobe Thomas | S | 46 TKL / 2 TFL |
| Tra Fluellen | S | 38 TKL / 0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD |
| Parker Hughes | LB | 30 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
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