Sam Houston projected starting lineup and depth chart for New Orleans Bowl | 2024-25 College football season
The Sam Houston Bearkats finished their season strong, winning four out of five games to end 9-3 on the season and secure bowl-eligibility for the first time. On Thursday, they'll make their bowl debut at Caesars Superdome in the 2024 New Orleans Bowl against the Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4). The kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
The Eagles are favored by six points for the game. But the Bearkats would be motivated to not go down in their first bowl appearance.
Let's take a look at Sam Houston's projected starting lineup and depth chart for the New Orleans Bowl.
Sam Houston projected starting lineup and depth chart for New Orleans Bowl
Offensive Positions
WR-X (Wide Receiver X):
Starter: Ife Adeyi
- 2nd: Jyzaiah Rockwell
WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):
Starter: Qua'Vez Humphreys
- 2nd: Michael Phoenix II (Questionable)
WR-Y (Wide Receiver Y):
Starter: Noah Smith
- 2nd: Fatu Mukuba
WR-H (Wide Receiver H):
Starter: Simeon Evans
- 2nd: Lonnie Adkism
LT (Left Tackle):
Starter: Luke Eckardt
- 2nd: Kolt Dieterich
LG (Left Guard):
Starter: MarKendrick Beall
- 2nd: Rhett Larson
C (Center):
Starter: Ethan Hagler
- 2nd: Seth Kohlscheen
RG (Right Guard):
Starter: James Dawn II
- 2nd: William McCollum
RT (Right Tackle):
Starter: Rhett Larson
- 2nd: Orion Irving
TE (Tight End):
Starter: Elijah Sohn
- 2nd: Fernando Garza III (Questionable)
QB (Quarterback):
Starter: Hunter Watson
- 2nd: Jase Bauer (Doubtful)
RB (Running Back):
Starter: Jay Ducker (Questionable)
- 2nd: DJ McKinney (Questionable)
Defensive Positions
DE (Defensive End):
Starter: Jevon Leon
- 2nd: Chris Murray
NT (Nose Tackle):
Starter: Seth Mason
- 2nd: Quincy Wright
DT (Defensive Tackle):
Starter: Richard Outland Jr.
- 2nd: Denver Warren
JACK (Edge Rusher):
Starter: Issiah Nixon
- 2nd: Briceon Hayes
WLB (Weakside Linebacker):
Starter: Kavian Gaither
- 2nd: Jaylen Phillips
MLB (Middle Linebacker):
Starter: Trey Fields (Out)
- 2nd: CJ Johnson
SLB (Strongside Linebacker):
Starter: Sincere Jackson
- 2nd: S'Maje Burrell
LCB (Left Cornerback):
Starter: Da'Veawn Armstead
- 2nd: Emon Allen
SS (Strong Safety):
Starter: Caleb Weaver
- 2nd: Elias Escobar
FS (Free Safety):
Starter: Isaiah Cash (Out)
- 2nd: Jaidan Scott
RCB (Right Cornerback):
Starter: David Fisher (Out)
- 2nd: Chantson Prox
NB (Nickelback):
Starter: Jaylon Jimmerson
- 2nd: Ny'Quee Hawkins
Special Teams
PT (Punter):
Starter: Jadon Cardell
PK (Placekicker):
Starter: Christian Pavon
- 2nd: Joe Nelson
KO (Kickoff Specialist):
Starter: Christian Pavon
- 2nd: Joe Nelson
LS (Long Snapper):
Starter: Zach Stricker
- 2nd: Carson Whitington
H (Holder):
Starter: Jadon Cardell
PR (Punt Returner):
Starter: Ife Adeyi
- 2nd: Emon Allen
KR (Kick Returner):
Starter: Zach Hrbacek
- 2nd: John Gentry (Questionable)
Injured Reserves
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