Sam Houston State University or just Sam ( SHSU ) is one of the oldest purpose-built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and it is part of the Texas State University System.
The school’ sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (Championship Subdivision for football) in the Southland Conference and does have a traditional rivalry with Stephen F. Austin State University.
In the Bearkats history in the conference they have had 4 playoff appearances (1986, 1991, 2001, 2004) and have won 3 Southland Conference titles (1991, 2001, 2004).
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