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← Back to GamesNov 29, 2024 • Week 14
Conference Game

Sam Houston Edges Liberty in Week 14 Defensive Struggle

Sam Houston defeated Liberty 20-18 in a tightly contested Week 14 matchup that saw 14 lead changes and featured significant defensive pressure throughout. The Bearkats controlled the game early, scoring 17 points in the first half before Liberty mounted a fourth-quarter comeback that fell just short.

Sam Houston's offense was led by running back Jevyon Ducker, who rushed for 96 yards. Hunter Watson directed the Bearkats' passing attack with key completions including a 13-yard touchdown pass to Simeon Evans in the second quarter, though he also threw an interception during that same period.

Liberty's Kaidon Salter completed 83 passing yards and led a furious fourth-quarter rally, including a notable 33-yard run that resulted in a failed two-point conversion attempt. Receiver Jacob Jenkins caught 9 passes for the Flames.

The game stayed well under the 47.5-point over/under, with neither team scoring in the fourth quarter after Salter's late touchdown drive. Sam Houston's defense made crucial stops, including a game-sealing incomplete pass in the final period, to secure the home victory and cover the 2-point spread.

AI-generated recap · Aug 29, 2026

Team1Q2Q3Q4QFinal
LibertyLiberty
270918
Sam HoustonSam Houston
3143020

Scoring Timeline

Q1Q2Q3Q4014283-010-217-217-920-920-1220-18
Sam HoustonLiberty

Drive Chart

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Box Score

Team statistics comparing Liberty and Sam Houston
StatisticLibertySam Houston
Passing12-3719-34
Pass Yards83202
Rush Yards179131
Total Yards262333
Turnovers21
3rd Down3-165-16
Penalties4-207-45
Possession24:4235:18

Player Leaders

Player Leaders

Liberty
passing
Kaidon Salter
12/35, 83 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
rushing
Quinton Cooley
19 CAR, 90 YDS
receiving
Reese Smith
3 REC, 26 YDS
defense
Sam Houston
passing
Hunter Watson
19/33, 202 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
rushing
Jevyon Ducker
24 CAR, 96 YDS
receiving
Simeon Evans
6 REC, 83 YDS, 2 TD
defense