DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Sam Houston defeated Delaware 26–23 in a nail-biter. Sam Houston covered by 14.5; Game went Under by 7.5. The market closed at Delaware -11.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Delaware -4.0 - a gap of 7.5 points toward Sam Houston, of which 6.5 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Delaware 6.8 points stronger on a neutral field.
Landon Brown rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns, including a 62-yard run, providing the offensive spark needed to secure the win.
The defense forced a missed field goal with 21 seconds left after a key sack by Dylan Frazier, preserving the 26-23 victory.
Christian Pavon kicked four field goals (33, 33, 48, 48 yards), accounting for 12 points and keeping the team competitive throughout the game.
Quarterback Landon Locke completed only 16 of 38 passes for 213 yards, indicating inconsistency that could be exploited by future opponents.
The win improves Sam Houston to 2-8 overall and 1-5 in conference play, providing a much-needed boost after a difficult season.
At kickoff, conditions at BBVA Compass Stadium were Clear, 66°F with winds of 8 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
66°F
| Measure | DelawareAway | Sam HoustonHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,304 miles | 67 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 3,565 miles |
| Season total | 8,281 miles | 14,643 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| Rest | 8 days | 7 days |
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