The Sam Houston Bearkats (0-3) visit the No. 8 Texas Longhorns (2-1) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

The Longhorns are very big favorites (currently -39.5) in their game against the Bearkats, with the over/under being 51.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Longhorns are -20000 and the Bearkats are +2800.)

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this contest between the Longhorns and the Bearkats, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Texas vs. Sam Houston betting lines

• Spread favorite: Longhorns (-39.5)
• Moneyline: Longhorns (-20000), Bearkats (+2800)
• Total: 51.5 points

Texas vs. Sam Houston betting info and stats

Texas has yet to win a game against the spread this season (0-3-0). Texas won both of the games it has played when favored on the moneyline this season. Sam Houston has yet to win a game against the spread this season (0-3-0). Sam Houston has played as an underdog on the moneyline three times so far this season, losing every game.

Texas vs. Sam Houston key players

Texas Longhorns

• Arch Manning has thrown for 579 yards, completing 55.3% of his passes and tossing six touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also run for 112 yards (37.3 ypg) on 23 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• CJ Baxter has collected 110 yards on 24 carries.
• Parker Livingstone’s team-leading 198 yards as a receiver have come on eight receptions (out of 12 targets) with three touchdowns.
• Jack Endries has caught seven passes while averaging 35.3 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Ryan Wingo has a total of 97 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing nine passes and scoring one touchdown.
• Maraad Watson has 1.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has one TFL and 10 tackles.
• Liona Lefau, Texas’ leading tackler, has 20 tackles and two TFL this year.
• Jelani McDonald has a team-high one interception to go along with 12 tackles and one pass defended.

Sam Houston Bearkats

• Hunter Watson has been a dual threat for Sam Houston this season. He has 310 passing yards (155 per game) while completing 57.7% of his passes. On the ground, he’s compiled 108 yards (54 ypg) on 24 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• Landan Brown has run for 94 yards across 13 carries, scoring one touchdown.
• Elijah Green leads his team with 124 receiving yards on 11 receptions with one touchdown.
• Grady O’Neill has six receptions (on eight targets) for a total of 65 yards (32.5 yards per game) this year.
• Malik Phillips’ six grabs (on 14 targets) have netted him 60 yards (20 ypg).
• Tokyo Gordon has collected one sack to lead the team, while also recording one TFL and 10 tackles.
• C.J. Brown, Sam Houston’s tackle leader, has 21 tackles this year.
• Emon Allen has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 18 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.