NCAAF · NICHOLL at SAMHOU
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Sam Houston seeks its first win, while Nicholls arrives at 2-1. Both quarterbacks produced notable passing numbers last week, but a betting recommendation remains unsupported.
The Nicholls St. Colonels visit the Sam Houston St. Bearkats in Huntsville, Texas, on September 19 during the 2026 college football season. Both teams’ September 12 recaps identify the matchup and list a 6:00 p.m. kickoff.
Sam Houston fell to 0-2 with a 23-17 home loss to Tulsa. Landyn Locke passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns, exceeding 300 passing yards for the second consecutive game. Jerrian Parker Jr. finished with 101 receiving yards, including a 94-yard touchdown catch. The Bearkats gained 371 total yards, but their final possession ended at Tulsa’s 5-yard line.
Those figures document passing production without establishing how Sam Houston will perform against Nicholls. The late opportunity against Tulsa also illustrates why yardage alone cannot support a projected winning margin.
Nicholls improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in Southland play by beating UTRGV 31-28. Ean Rodrigue completed 21 of 36 passes for 236 yards and a career-best four touchdown passes. Jackson Dufrene contributed five catches for 100 yards and three touchdowns, matching the program’s single-game touchdown reception record.
The Colonels conceded two fourth-quarter touchdowns before securing an onside kick to preserve the victory. That finish provides context for the narrow result, but it does not establish whether Nicholls can stay within this week’s spread.
Sam Houston is priced at -1,600 on the moneyline and -18.5 (-110) against the spread. Nicholls is +860 on the moneyline and +18.5 (-110). The total is 50.5, with over 50.5 (-110) and under 50.5 (-110).
The prices make Sam Houston the market favorite. The recent performances do not establish value on either team or either side of the total. Passing yardage and touchdown totals alone offer too little support for a winner selection or projected score. The betting decision is Pass.