How to watch Delaware vs. Sam Houston in Conference USA football Nov. 15
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Sam Houston has not won a Conference USA football game this year after contending for the league title in 2024, its second FBS-level season.
Delaware has likely surprised some by starting out 3-3 in its inaugural CUSA endeavor.
After two lopsided road losses, the Blue Hens will take nothing for granted in their Nov. 15 bout with the Bearkats.
“Every team is great in this conference,” UD wide receiver Sean Wilson said. “Every team can put up a fight against anybody, as we saw Oregon State vs. Sam Houston. We’re just coming into this game just like any other game. Prepared. Ready.”
Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, which is the Bearkats’ temporary home while its on-campus stadium more than an hour away in Huntsville is being renovated.
Shell Energy Stadium is home field for the MLS Dynamo and NWSL Dash and hosts an international soccer friendly between Venezuela and Australia the night of Nov. 14.
Delaware (5-4) is one win from bowl eligibility. However, due to NCAA rules for teams transitioning from FCS, the Blue Hens can not go to a bowl unless there are not enough qualified teams.
Sam Houston (1-8) is coming off its first win of the season 21-17 at Oregon State,
How to follow
Delawareonline.com will provide live reports on the game beginning before kickoff with updates through to the game’s conclusion and with postgame reaction.
How to attend
Tickets may be purchased at https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com. Prices start at $18.
How to listen
Scott Klatzkin will be calling the game on WDSD 94.7-FM with Fritz Stueber providing analysis and Nick Alessandrini reporting from the sidelines. They come on the air at 6 p.m.
How to watch
The game is being streamed on ESPN+, which requires a fee.
What’s the point spread?
Delaware is favored by 9½ points, according to ESPN.
How do the teams rate nationally?
Delaware is 119th and Sam Houston 134th in the ESPN College Football Power Index of the 136 teams in FBS..
What’s the weather forecast?
Clear skies with temperatures in the 70s.
Why is this game important for Delaware?
Delaware would secure at least .500 overall and CUSA records in its first FBS season with a win.
Why is this game important for Sam Houston?
The Bearkats are seeking their first league win this year.
What’s the series record?
This is the schools’ first meeting.
What will be interesting to see for Delaware?
Delaware appears to be the superior team but has fallen way behind and had to play catch-up its last two road games and seeks to avoid that.
What will be interesting to see for Sam Houston?
Which Bearkats show up? They had 503 total yards against Louisiana Tech in a 55-14 loss then just 157 at Oregon State. They are last in CUSA in scoring and total offense. An injury to veteran quarterback Hunter Watson means red-shirt freshman Mabrey Mettauer, a Wisconsin transfer, and true freshman Landyn Locke both saw duty at Oregon State and likely will against Delaware.
Who is a player to watch for Delaware?
Nate Reed has made eight straight field goals, including his 51-yarder that beat Louisiana Tech Nov. 8, and will likely be called on again to drill key kicks.
Who is a player to watch for Sam Houston?
Running back Landon “Coco” Brown is a major threat both carrying and catching the football. He has 29 catches for 160 yards and 306 yards on 59 carries, including a 110-yard effort against UTEP.
What does Delaware coach Ryan Carty say?
“What we’re good at here is worrying about the game that’s currently going to happen. And I’ll worry about six wins when it’s because we go 1-0 on Saturday night and then we’ll talk about how many wins we have. I do think if you’re worried about that’s your goal of getting six wins, you’re going to run the risk of falling off a cliff after that six wins because all the things that you did to lead up to that were about that, not about getting better, not about growth, not about production, not about development.’’
What does Sam Houston coach Phil Longo say?
“Defensively, they [the Hens] are an absolute headache schematically. You name it, you’re gonna see it . . . I think they’re feeling it on offense right now so we have our hands full on defense.”
Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com and follow on Twitter @kevintresolini. Support local journalism by subscribing to delawareonline.com and our DE Game Day newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: How to watch Delaware vs. Sam Houston in Conference USA football Nov. 15
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