MIAMI, FL - The first score of the game wouldn't come until the third quarter of action when the Sam Houston State Bearkats would take a 7-0 lead. The Chayden P

Jase Bauer threw for 76 yards and rushed for 72 more in his first career start for Sam Houston, and the Bearkats held off Florida International 10-7 on Tuesday night to become bowl eligible in their first season following a two-year transition to the FBS.

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MIAMI, Florida (KBTX) - Despite Sam Houston starting Jase Bauer for the first time this season at quarterback the Bearkats escaped Miami with a 10-7 win over Florida International Tuesday night. The Kats didn’t find pay dirt until the second half when DJ McKinney punched in a one yard rushing touchdown with 6:38 3rd quarter.

Sam Houston (6-2, 3-1) became bowl eligible in the program’s first year of eligibility since making the move to FBS from FCS two seasons ago. The Kats also doubled their win total from last year when it went 3-9. After a scoreless first half, Sam Houston's Jaylon Jimmerson blocked a punt and returned it 10 yards to the FIU 3-yard line.

Jase Bauer threw for 76 yards and rushed for 72 more in his first career start for Sam Houston, and the Bearkats held off Florida International 10-7 on Tuesday night to become bowl eligible in their f

Sam Houston held off Florida International to become bowl eligible in its first season following a two-year transition to the FBS.

The Sam Houston Bearkats are 6-2 to start the 2024 season after a 10-7 win against FIU on Tuesday night. K.C. Keeler’s squad achieve bowl eligibility for the first time in their second season as an FBS program.