Sam Houston State clinches Western Athletic Conference title

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Published November 20, 2021 4:04 PM

ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Eric Schmid passed for three touchdowns and Sam Houston beat Abilene Christian 35-9 to clinch the Western Athletic Conference title. Sam Houston completed its second straight undefeated regular season — and the third since 2016. The Bearkats had already clinched a berth in the FCS playoffs last week. Ramon Jefferson carried it 14 times for 86 yards and a score for Sam Houston. Noah Smith also had a rushing touchdown and two receiving scores. Schmid was 18 of 32 for 244 yards. Smith’s 1-yard touchdown run gave Sam Houston a 28-0 lead in the second quarter. Peyton Mansell passed for 130 yards with an interception for Abilene Christian.

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