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Impact Both teams struggled offensively in this game, and Bauer did not goose the Bearkat's offense. Sam Houston is off until November 16, so Watson will have time to recover and get ready to return to the field.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
JASE BAUER #8 - QUARTERBACK - SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS
310 YDS •
2 TD •
1 INT
310 YDS
2 TD
1 INT
Steps in after injury Bauer replaced Hunter Watson against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday after Watson left the game with an undisclosed injury. He went 4-for-4 for 17 yards and ran twice for 12 yards.
Runs well in spot start Bauer went 14-for-21 for 76 yards and ran 15 times for 72 yards against FIU on Tuesday.
Impact Bauer started in place of the injured Hunter Watson (undisclosed). While Sam Houston won and Bauer ran reasonably well, no quarterback who takes 21 pass attempts to rack up 76 yards is going to threaten to take over the starting gig.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Will start vs. FIU Bauer will get the start with Hunter Watson (undisclosed) sidelined, Sports of SHSU reports.
Impact Bauer entered Sam Houston's game against Western Kentucky after Hunter Watson was knocked out of it and struggled, tossing for 106 yards, no touchdowns and an interception while completing 12-of-22 passes. He'll now get his first start of the season against FIU while Watson remains sidelined.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in substitute role Bauer entered Wednesday's game against WKU in the third quarter after Hunter Watson left with an undisclosed injury. He went 12-for-22 for 106 yards and an interception. He also ra...
Impact Well, two turnovers and no touchdowns is not ideal. Even so, if Watson can't go next week against FIU, Bauer will be the starter.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Throws TD in relief Bauer went 3-for-5 for 38 yards and a touchdown against NMSU on Saturday. He also ran five times for 45 yards.
Impact Hunter Watson, Sam Houston's starter, ran for over 100 yards with two touchdowns. He also went 9-for-21 for 64 yards with two picks. Was Bauer involved as a change of pace? Was the Bearkats staff confident in a win? Or is there a real quarterback competition here?
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Throws TD in relief Bauer went 7-for-10 for 73 yards and a touchdown against UCF on Saturday.
Impact Bauer transferred in from Central Michigan to compete for the starting QB role, but lost out to Hunter Watson. He did earn the backup role over Grant Gunnell, though. Watson looked good in Sam Houston's owner, but he really struggled against UCF. While Watson still seems to be the starter, the gap has narrows for Bauer.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Bauer will backup Hunter Watson during Sam Houston's opener versus Rice on Saturday.
Impact Bauer was unable to win the starting job after competing with Watson and Grant Gunnell. Bauer will likely only see playing time Saturday if Watson either struggles or suffers an injury.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as co-starter for Week 1 Bauer is listed as a co-starter for the Week 1 contest against Rice on Saturday, according to Sports of SHSU.
Impact It's unclear which player will be under center for Sam Houston in the season opener, and Bauer is an option alongside Grant Gunnell and Hunter Watson. Bauer spent the first two years of his college career at Central Michigan, and he completed 56.8 percent of his passes for 1,881 yards, 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions in the 2023 campaign.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Takes first-team reps Bauer received first-team reps in Sam Houston's first scrimmage, Colton Foster of The Huntsville Item reports.
Impact Bauer was expected to be the starter for the Bearkats since he transferred in from Central Michigan. The quarterback battle between him, Grant Gunnell and Hunter Watson has been neck-and-neck, but Bauer appears to have taken a slight lead by taking the first-team reps in Sam Houston's scrimmage.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Commits to Sam Houston Bauer has committed to Sam Houston ahead of the 2024 season, Sports of SHSU reports.
Impact Bauer spent the 2023 campaign with Central Michigan and accounted for 2,246 yards and 22 touchdowns in a starting role. He should have the same role under center for the Bearkats.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Accounts for three TD vs. NIU Bauer went 9-for-16 for 116 yards and a touchdown, along with 106 rushing yards and two scores on the ground, against Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.
Impact Bauer has accounted for multiple touchdowns in four of the last six games. He'll look to keep it rolling next week (Nov. 7) against Western Michigan.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws one touchdown vs. Ball State Bauer went 19-for-31 for 161 yards and one touchdown, along with 23 rushing yards, against Ball State on Saturday.
Impact Bauer continues to start for an injured Bert Emanuel, to the point it's his job now. The Chippewas next game is Oct. 31 against Northern Illinois.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bauer runs for four TDs, throws for fifth to lead Central Michigan past South Alabama 34-30
Jase Bauer burst up the middle with 13 seconds left for his career-best fourth rushing touchdown to lift Central Michigan to a 34-30 win over South AlabamaSEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bauer runs for 2 TDs, Central Michigan beats NIU 35-22
Starter Daniel Richardson threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns, backup Jase Bauer rushed for 109 yards and two scores and Central Michigan beat Northern Illinois 35-22NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sees action vs. Penn State Bauer went 3-for-7 for 40 yards on Saturday against Penn State.
Impact Starter Daniel Richardson (shoulder/collarbone) left the game, and Bauer finished a 33-14 loss for Central Michigan. If Richardson can't go next week against Toledo, Bauer would presumably start the MAC opener for the Chippewas.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sees action vs. Bucknell Bauer completed one pass for 44 yards while adding 47 rushing yards and two scores on the ground Saturday against Bucknell.
Impact Bauer got some action in a 41-0 win for the Chippewas. If a blowout happens the other direction next week against Penn State, he may see some playing time again.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
