Sam Houston Bearkats 42–27 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2023

Quick answer

Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 42–27 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Sam Houston Bearkats 42, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 27.

Game summary

Sam Houston Bearkats rolled past Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 42–27 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) — 357.0 pass yds, +0.27 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyre Shelton — 37.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Smoke Harris — 7 rec, 25.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sam Houston (+0.229/play) vs Louisiana Tech (-0.015/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sam Houston Bearkats	6	6	12	6	42
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	3	3	12	12	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SHSUSam Houston Bearkats

+3OPP 36

+3OPP 15

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Sam Houston
Q1TD
AMAdrian Murdaugh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Adrian Murdaugh rushes 48 yards for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 53 yards
Sam Houston
Q2TD
INIssiah Nixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Issiah Nixon rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
12-6
Field goal good from 32 yards
Sam Houston
Q3TD
JSJax Sherrard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Keegan Shoemaker pass to Jax Sherrard for a touchdown (8 yards)
Louisiana Tech
Q3TD
KWKeith Willis Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Keith Willis Jr. rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Sam Houston
Q3TD
KSKeegan Shoemaker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Keegan Shoemaker rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q3TD
CACyrus Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Kyle Maxwell pass to Cyrus Allen for a touchdown (35 yards)
Sam Houston
Q4TD
INIssiah Nixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Issiah Nixon rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q4TD
KWKeith Willis Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Keith Willis Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) — 357.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +11.12 EPA
Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 255.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +10.76 EPA
Kyle Maxwell (Louisiana Tech) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.10 EPA/play +5.10 EPA

Rushing

Tyre Shelton (Louisiana Tech) — 37.0 yds -0.42 EPA
Adrian Murdaugh (Sam Houston) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.64 EPA

Receiving

Smoke Harris (Louisiana Tech) — 7 rec · 25.0 yds -0.44 EPA
Cyrus Allen (Louisiana Tech) — 5 rec · 132.0 yds +1.58 EPA
Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 6 rec · 115.0 yds +1.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hank Bachmeier	Louisiana Tech	41	63.4%	357	0	+0.27	+11.12
Keegan Shoemaker	Sam Houston	28	60.7%	255	1	+0.38	+10.76
Kyle Maxwell	Louisiana Tech	1	100.0%	35	1	+5.10	+5.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sam Houston	Louisiana Tech
Plays	59	66
EPA / play	+0.229	-0.015
Total EPA	+13.51	-0.99
Success rate	44.1%	42.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.384	+0.170
Rush EPA / play	+0.089	-0.361
Yards	419	499

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sam Houston	5	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	6	-2.51	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	3	-7	-4.00	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	4	12	-2.64	Field goal
Q1	Sam Houston	3	12	-1.51	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	4	19	-2.01	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	6	30	-0.43	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	5	14	-2.30	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	8	62	+4.48	Rush TD
Q2	Louisiana Tech	5	28	+1.76	Fumble
Q2	Sam Houston	9	32	-0.63	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	7	57	+0.54	Field goal
Q2	Sam Houston	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Louisiana Tech	2	20	-4.69	Fumble
Q3	Sam Houston	6	43	+2.21	Pass TD
Q3	Louisiana Tech	9	85	+7.98	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.9 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Penalty (2nd & 20) (+5.58 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Kyle Maxwell pass to Cyrus Allen for a touchdown (35 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass to Marlion Jackson for 6 yards (4th & 2) (+4.6 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass to Kyle Maxwell for 39 yards (2nd & 12) (+4.36 EPA)
Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Adrian Murdaugh rushes 48 yards for a touchdown (+4.34 EPA)
Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass to Marlion Jackson for 30 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.01 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

Sam Houston Bearkats controlled the final (42–27) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) — 357.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sam Houston at 0.229 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Sam Houston Bearkats vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Sam Houston Bearkats 42, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 27 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Sam Houston Bearkats won with a final score of 42–27.

Where can I find the Sam Houston Bearkats vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520387.

Who led Sam Houston Bearkats vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) led passers with 357.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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