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Returns to action Smith caught six passes for 47 yards against La Tech on Tuesday.

Impact Smith missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury. While he did play, he has 20 catches for 157 yards and zero touchdowns through seven games. Last season he was the focal point of Sam Houston's offense, but clearly that has changed.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Tuesday Smith (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Sam Houston's game Tuesday against Louisiana Tech, Colton Foster of The Huntsville Item reports.

Impact Smith was able to catch footballs Friday, indicating he can prepare for Sam Houston's game Tuesday. However, the wideout may not play, especially with an 18-game respite SHSU's team is scheduled to have after Louisiana Tech. Perhaps the team will prefer resting Smith to have him available for the longer run.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Smith (undisclosed) will not suit up for Tuesday's game versus FIU, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Smith was unable to give it a go against Western Kentucky in Week 8 and will remain on the sidelines for at least another week due to injury. The senior hasn't quite played at the same level as last season, but he still sports 14 grabs for 110 yards and eight carries for 67 additional yards on the ground through six games.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Western Kentucky Smith (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday night vs. Western Kentucky, Sports of SHSU reports.

Impact Smith will miss his first game of the season against the Hilltoppers. The starting wideout has recorded a catch in every game this season, totaling 14 grabs for 110 yards, as well as eight rushes for 67 yards. Simeon Evans will start in his place.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for over 30 yards Smith caught two passes for 16 yards and ran three times for 31 yards Saturday against Texas State.

Impact The Bearkats have pivoted to a run-heavy offense, and it's working. Smith was one of two receivers for SHSU who had more carries than catches, and last season Smith ran 27 times for 102 yards and two scores.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Completely lost in 2024 Smith threw a touchdown pass, but only had one catch for five yards against UCF on Saturday.

Impact In 2023, Smith was the bright spot in Sam Houston's offense as it moved from the FCS to the FBS. Well, though two games in 2024 he has three catches for 16 yards. That's a very concerning start for Noah.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 2024 opener Smith only had two catches for 11 yards against Rice on Saturday.

Impact Last season, as Sam Houston made the move from the FCS to the FBS, Smith was about the only offensive bright spot. He had 79 catches for 783 yards and six touchdowns, while adding two rushing scores. To opener 2024, the Bearkats actually looked good offensively, but strikingly Smith wasn't part of it. He was only targeted three times as well, which is a bit of a concern.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not able to contribute Smith had two catches for eight yards against MTSU on Saturday.

Impact Smith was questionable for this game with an undisclosed issue, and clearly he was compromised. He spent the season as the one viable offensive weapon for the Bearkats, but he has a full offseason to rest up, and also perhaps to transfer to a better program coming off this campaign.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the end zone Smith caught 10 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown against WKU on Saturday.

Impact This is the second game in a row where Smith notched 115 yards, but this time he added a score. He's the clear best player in this offense, and ending the season against MTSU is a favorable matchup.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the end zone Smith caught 10 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown against WKU on Saturday.

Impact This is the second game in a row where Smith notched 115 yards, but this time he added a score. He's the clear best player in this offense, and ending the season against MTSU is a favorable matchup.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone again Smith caught seven passes for 78 yards and a touchdown and ran once for 13 yards against Kennesaw State on Saturday.

Impact While there was some hope Smith would put up big numbers against an FCS opponent, let's not quibble too much. He has a four-game touchdown streak now with at least seven catches in each of his last six outings as well.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies another rushing TD Smith caught seven passes for 67 yards and ran five times for 17 yards and a score Wednesday versus UTEP.

Impact It took Smith a few games to adjust, but he's been the one Sam Houston player to take to the FBS level. He has 54 catches for 466 yards and four touchdowns, but he's also run for a score in each of his last two contests.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two TDs Smith caught nine passes for 91 yards and a touchdown against FIU on Wednesday. He also ran three times for 40 yards and a score.

Impact Smith broke off a 25-yard run, giving him unusual impact on that front. His receiving numbers, though, are what we have come to expect. Over his last four games Smith has 40 catches for 340 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE