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Sam Houston

at Jacksonville State · Sat Nov 7 · 07:00 PM ET · CBSSN

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62
62
OFF
70
DEF
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Starters

  1. QBLandyn Locke
  2. RBAlton McCaskill
  3. WRTim Burns Jr.
  4. TEMatt Smith
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 8
    63
    Landyn LockeSO
    Starter
  2. 9
    48
    Brett HollowayFR
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Defense starters

  1. DEJosh Alexander-Felton
  2. NTDarien Jackson
  3. DTDylan Frazier
  4. BEASTBrody Henderson
  5. WLBDean Ford
  6. MLBBrian Bates Jr.
  7. LCBIshmel Atkins
  8. SSTyler Bailey
  9. FSRailyn Adams
  10. RCBCaesar Magee
  11. NBJace Arnold
RB
  1. 22
    62
    Alton McCaskillGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    60
    Landan BrownRS JR
WR-X
  1. 3
    62
    Tim Burns Jr.SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    59
    Kamari MaxwellSO/TR

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Next game kickoff time

Sam Houston Bearkats plays Jacksonville State away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • LG: Tr'e Williams → Denell Nix Jr.
  • RG: Denell Nix Jr. → Graceson Spann
  • RT: Graceson Spann → Isaac Sohn
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Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachPhil Longosince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorZack Patterson
Defensive CoordinatorFreddie Aughtry-Lindsay
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
18.0
Yards/G
322.8
Pass Yds/G
246.9
Rush Yds/G
75.9
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
34.78%
Total TD
18
Sacks
15
TFL
34
INT
6
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #133 IN WS POWER
Results this season-24.3 pts

Lost to New Mexico State Aggies in week 8.

2025 SP+: -21.5

85%

Roster talent: 15th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #126 national

6%

Returning production: 58%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −24.3 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

15 adds in two-deep · avg 65 OVR · top add: I. Atkins (CB, 73, from Elon)

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Sam Houston Bearkats transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

14 transfers on the Sam Houston depth chart, 6 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

Sam Houston Starting Quarterback

Sam Houston Bearkats starting lineup

Sam Houston starting lineup: QB Landyn Locke, RB Alton McCaskill, WR-X Tim Burns Jr., TE Matt Smith. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Landyn Locke is the projected starting quarterback for Sam Houston as of November 1, 2026. Brett Holloway is listed second.

Sam Houston also projects Alton McCaskill at running back, Tim Burns Jr. at wide receiver and Matt Smith at tight end.

The full Sam Houston Bearkats two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Landyn Locke · QBAlton McCaskill · RBTim Burns Jr. · WR-XMatt Smith · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Sam Houston's starting quarterback?
Landyn Locke is the projected starting quarterback for Sam Houston as of November 1, 2026. Brett Holloway is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Sam Houston?
Alton McCaskill is the projected starter at running back for Sam Houston, with Landan Brown listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Sam Houston?
Tim Burns Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Sam Houston, with Kamari Maxwell listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Sam Houston?
Matt Smith is the projected starter at tight end for Sam Houston, with London Deyon listed second.
When was the Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart last updated?
The Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Sam Houston's record last season?
Sam Houston Bearkats finished 2-10 (1-7 in Conference USA play).
When does Sam Houston Bearkats play next?
Sam Houston Bearkats plays Jacksonville State away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.
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Full Sam Houston roster

Every player on the Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Tim Burns Jr., Kamari Maxwell

WR: Chris Reed, Kyan Berry-Johnson

WR: Grady O'Neill, Darrick Bledsoe III

LT: Myles Joseph, Zo'Maryon Bryan

LG: Denell Nix Jr., Tr'e Williams

C: Josiah Chenault, Cam Todd

RG: Graceson Spann, Elijah Collins

RT: Isaac Sohn, Jimmy Walls

TE: Matt Smith, London Deyon

QB: Landyn Locke, Brett Holloway

RB: Alton McCaskill, Landan Brown

Defense

DE: Josh Alexander-Felton, Chauncey Chidi

NT: Darien Jackson, Justin Terrell, Dimitry Nicolas

DT: Dylan Frazier, Jarra Anderson

BEAST: Brody Henderson, Elijah Groves

WLB: Dean Ford, Tokyo Gordon, Mike King Jr.

MLB: Brian Bates Jr., Stacy Bey

CB: Ishmel Atkins, Justin Cottrell

SS: Tyler Bailey, Jalyn Stanford

FS: Railyn Adams, Cameron Franklin

CB: Caesar Magee, Dravon Wilson

NB: Jace Arnold, Lyric Smith, Aaron Edwards

RES: Max Whisner, Brock Stukes

Special Teams

PT: Cal Joseph

PK: Sam Carpenter, Tate Ryan

KO: Tate Ryan, Nico Ottomanelli

LS: Carson Whitington, Cameron McCulloch

H: Nico Ottomanelli

PR: Tim Burns Jr., Kyan Berry-Johnson

KR: Tim Burns Jr., Alijah Cason