Nicholls at Sam Houston

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Sam Houston beat Nicholls 71–⁠17. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Sam Houston led the series 12–⁠3 as played.

AwayNicholls4–⁠3 in 2020
17
HomeSam Houston10–⁠0 in 2020
71

Final at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, HuntsvilleTV: ESPN+

At kickoff
76°F, a few clouds, wind 8 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Huntsville Municipal Airport (KUTS), 5 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee Chr. Watson; umpire Rick Orsot; head linesman Bret Bascue; line judge Cat Conti; side judge Tr. Castleberry; field judge John Teague; back judge Nolan DumasGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nicholls737017
Sam Houston723202171

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Sam Houston 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Sam Houston leads 14–⁠2; as played, 13–⁠3 in 16 meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Sam Houston 59, Nicholls 0
2020Sam Houston 71, Nicholls 17
2019Sam Houston 17, Nicholls 0
2018Nicholls 27, Sam Houston 7
2017Sam Houston 66, Nicholls 17
2016Sam Houston 38, Nicholls 21

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