Sam Houston came out flat against a hungry Jacksonville State team but used a surge in the 2nd and 3rd quarters to score 42 unanswered.

Sam Houston withstood injuries, penalties, and a more to complete a comeback from a 20-6 deficit over arch-rival Stephen F. Austin.

For the first time this season, Sam Houston had to take a punch, settle down, and punch back.

The Sam Houston Bearkats returned to Bowers Stadium for the first time since their FCS Championship in May and took care of business.